- #SOUNDCORE FLARE 2 REVIEW DRIVERS#
- #SOUNDCORE FLARE 2 REVIEW PORTABLE#
- #SOUNDCORE FLARE 2 REVIEW BLUETOOTH#
The bass within this speaker is considerably impressive for the price and size of the speaker, making it the shining part of this speaker. The digital processor within the Flare customizes to enhance the music’s bass frequency.
#SOUNDCORE FLARE 2 REVIEW DRIVERS#
This 360 degree speaker features 2 1.75” full range drivers and 2 passive radiators for a 6 watt output. On the top of the device you’ll find the rest of the playback buttons, including track navigation, volume up/down, speakerphone on/off, bass enhancement, and LED light control.
Unfortunately, the device doesn’t include an audio input cable, so you’ll have to purchase your own.
#SOUNDCORE FLARE 2 REVIEW BLUETOOTH#
This speaker was definitely designed to be portable.Īt the “back” of the device is a Bluetooth pairing button, power button, and encased in a rubberized flap, the USB charging port and 3.5 mm AUX input. Because the circumference of the device is 3.6 inches, the device fits easily into the palm of your hand without worries. The speaker grille covers 360 degrees of the device, making it easy to enjoy the speaker regardless of where you’re situated around it. The LED’s are featured both at the top of the device as a cone, and the bottom of the device. It has an IPX7 rating, making it virtually resistant to every element, so there are no worries if it gets dropped into the pool, or into the sand at the beach.
#SOUNDCORE FLARE 2 REVIEW PORTABLE#
It measures 3.6 x 3.6 x 6 inches and only weighs 1.7 pounds, making it extremely portable and lightweight. It has a rubberized base that keeps the device firmly in place. The Flare has a cylindrical design, and is covered in a cloth mesh material that gives it that premium feel. The LED’s can also be disabled completely, and it takes 3.5 hours to fully charge. It’s noticed that at about 60% volume and medium light intensity, the battery will last the full 12 hours. The Flare carries a 12 hour battery life, however, the LED’s and volume will determine whether you get more or less of that battery life. You can also connect two flare speakers together for a stereo sound environment.Īlthough speaker phone functionality is becoming a way of the past, this budget friendly speaker does include speakerphone capabilities, allows you to control it through your smart assistant. The light show, EQ and firmware updates can be accessed through the companion app included with the device.
It has top notch element resistances, rating it an IPX7 for water, dust and impact resistance. The Anker Soundcore Flare is a solid device that connects via Bluetooth 4.2 or AUX input (cable not included). Having reviewed a lot of speakers, I find the light shows to be too much, and yet they continue to get built into speakers, so someone out there must like them! All differences aside, it adds a dynamic to the speaker that you won’t normally find in higher end devices. Overall this speaker is an amazing value for a budget friendly price, and checks off most of the boxes required for a portable speaker, including the cheesy light show! Join me for my Anker Soundcore Flare review! Pricing at just under $100, this 360 degree speaker is sure to impress. I was excited to test out this speaker further.
Still maintaining a budget friendly price, Anker has managed to design a speaker that doesn’t hurt the bank, but gives you a premium portable speaker feel both in sound and design. However, during my Anker Soundcore Flare review, I quickly realized the level up to their design and sound profiles. Anker has always maintained a budget friendly profile for their speakers.