![]() Just holding it in your hand gives you the impression this speaker could stand up to anything. ![]() IPX7-rated, the Flare Plus is waterproof and then some. Just below the power button, and underneath a gasket-sealed rubber flap, you’ll find USB charging ports and a 3.5 mm aux input jack.Īt the base of the unit, and LED light offers two modes of operation – a pulsing, bright display that changes in time with the music, and a glowing, subdued display that offers a little less intense listening experience.īattery life is a decent 20 hours – though this might be stretched further if you don’t use the bass boost or the LED light. Playback controls dominate the top of the unit, while a power button and bluetooth pairing button occupy a panel on the back. The SoundCore Flare Plus arrives in some classy retail packaging with a micro-USB charging cable and a user manual.įeaturing a stylish cone design, the Flare Plus allows for complete 360-degree sound. But does the sound warrant the price? Anker SoundCore Flare Bluetooth Speaker Review Retailing at a competitive $99, this premium version of the original Flare arrives in a few days, on August 30th. Having tested two of their soundbars already, I was thrilled to check out the new Flare Plus (or Flare+) bluetooth speaker. But besides headphones, this company is rapidly gaining accolades for their speaker lineup. Those wanting more bass but still want a party speaker with lights will want to check out the JBL Pulse 4, which gets louder, has more bass impact and a full-body lightshow but is over twice the price.I’ve been a big fan of Anker SoundCore products since I demoed the game-changing, Bose-killing Space NC headphone. However, the UE is more rugged and smaller, making it easier to toss in a bag or backpack. Those who don’t care about the minor updates will be happy with the discounted original, which is still available for sale.Ĭompared to the competition, the Flare 2 fits better in the home and sounds better than the UE Wonderboom 2. Minor upgrades like the second LED ring at the top and USB-C charging are nice to have, but not necessary. Everything that made the original great is still here, including sound quality, an excellent mobile app, and an understated yet durable design. The Anker Soundcore Flare 2 is a minor refresh of the already-great Flare. ![]() This is a nice feature to have for users who travel with their portable Bluetooth speaker or for days by the pool or campfire when you don't want to hold your phone the entire time. One nice feature of the Flare 2 that many of the competition lacks is speakerphone. However, those looking for more bass response will want to step up to a larger speaker like the JBL Charge 4 or JBL Pulse 4. The BassUp feature is a nice way to get more bass out of the speaker quickly and it isn’t overwhelming. This is expected from small wireless speakers that lack the amperage of larger speakers and the Flare 2 sounds best below 70% volume, which is still plenty loud for a small to medium sized room. The Anker Soundcore Flare 2 gets mighty loud but like the original, the louder the speaker gets, the more sound quality suffers. ![]() Tonally, the Anker is slightly warm, making it relaxing to listen to at low to medium volume. Sound quality is great, offering a nice balance across the frequency spectrum. There’s also a basic equalizer within the app, but most users will most likely enjoy the speaker’s default sound or BassUp feature, which has a dedicated button around the back of the speaker. There are several modes to choose from or you can create your own. Additional lighting features can be accessed in the app, allowing you to customize colors as well as reactive lighting. One nice surprise is the excellent Soundcore app, which allows users to update the speaker and control additional features.
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