Anker SoundCore 2 Bluetooth speaker review. Is this the best budget portable speaker?

[@jdv27]

Finally someone who can review properly, thanks!

[@chamithwijayaratne7215]

This is a solid review man, i tell u that, 10/10

[@hoopdie]

I like how detailed and ad-less this video is! Thank you for the information you shared with us and I just purchased this

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you - I really appreciate you taking the time to comment! I hope you enjoy the speaker.

[@jeanenemarshall7287]

He seems to do reviews for cheap stuff, but his reviews are detailed

[@evilrobotbitches]

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[@JH-nf6vk]

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[@xoombunny9431]

I actually prefer his product choices as they are ones most of consumers would actually buy. I do enjoy watching some review videos of $100 + speakers, However I would most likely not be buying a speaker in that price range.

[@TheEchelon]

Bob A Not necesarily. Something cheap can be of good value. cheap /tʃiːp/ adjective 1. low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services.

[@ascend3654]

😒

[@MIGHTYcbu]

Thank you for mentioning how spoken words sound, podcasts i listen are mostly spoken, useful info

[@elliehilt]

By far the best review on youtube for this speaker. Subbed.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thanks so much Paul Hilton!

[@arvi8843]

I wish other reviewers would take note how you review products. This is one of the best reviews I've watch so far of any product! Wish you'd also review Oontz Angle 3 or Anker Soundcore Mini 2. 🤣 I really like how you did this review! 🥰

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Wow, thank you! And for the suggestions - will try and take a look.

[@zookerman]

Very good review, and not an ad! Thanks a lot, you proved everything you said it was!

[@JosHendrikx]

Great review! Seems it does need an update as I have had contact with the Anker German distributor via Amazon and the newer models of the Soundcore 2 SKU A3105013 and newer have upgraded IPX rating to 7 and also bluetooth 5.0 supporting wireless stereo pairing, making this speaker even more attractive. I am planning to purchase 2 and will do a short review when I have them at home. Thanks anyway for all your great reviews, keep them comming!

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thanks Jos Hendrikx! Yes looks like they've released a newer version. I will try and get the latest one at some stage ...

[@PedroNogueiranunes]

Now THAT'S a review

[@katieharris412]

Thank you so much. I had been researching this speaker & was delighted to find so much info about it.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Brilliant! Thank you Katie Harris!

[@michaelsams1363]

I just bought my anker soundcore 2 about a month ago and am extremely pleased. Ok, you said that it doesn't show the battery level indicator on the paired device but that is actually one of my favorite features. It's always there, on my LG Stylo 4. Spot on review and I even learned a thing or two

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you michael sams!

[@rickbear7249]

You can see the %age battery charge if connected to an Android smartphone. However, you must be connected for "calls" as well as "audio" in the Bluetooth settings. Unless you permit the speaker to handle phone calls, you won't see the battery level %age.

[@darylp9306]

I subscribed coz urs is a very comprehensive yet undesrtandable review! Kudos! You did an amazing job!

[@MrChris-bx7ss]

I have this speaker and it's great, but the Soundcore Boost is even better.

[@tennismagic6680]

Great review, you explained everything I needed to know!

[@stevelampard]

Very well spoken and detailed review, makes a nice change from some of the incomprehensible garbage that's out there.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Wow thank you! Really appreciate the comment 😀.

[@traceycrosss]

I bought the soundcore boost and it sounds amazing. My Bose soundlink mini 2 died and this sounds just as good in my opinion. Plus saved myself £100.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Might have to get a boost to review.

[@traceycrosss]

Yes you should. I’d love to watch a review. I recently bought my son the jbl xtreme Bluetooth speaker and it sounds amazing. The bass on it drives me insane though as he has it way too loud. May take it off him and use it myself. 😂.

[@FukaiKokoro]

I have this speaker and it’s pretty great! I got it for about 20ish $. Love it. The volume on my tablet started going quiet so I figured it’d be cheaper to get a external speaker. Love it. Got a blue one. I love the feel of it. Just overall good speaker.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

That's a good price Fukai Kokoro!

[@liakim1572]

Hello. How is it so far?

[@FukaiKokoro]

Lia Kim pretty great! I use it everyday because my iPad mini has had volume issues. Always dependable and the distance is pretty good. Like I can walk across the house w/o my tablet with the speaker and it still works. And the battery lasts forever at least mine does. At least a couple days and I use it a lot.

[@liakim1572]

@@FukaiKokoro Thank you!

[@FukaiKokoro]

Lia Kim yeah no problem :)

[@djmcwill1010]

I enjoyed your approach. Truly impressive review.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you - really grateful for your comment.

[@mx-gamesdev8287]

Thank you, I was looking for a cheap good quality speaker so your review made a sale, honest reviews are hard to find.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Great thanks!

[@morelife4124]

TTMan you saved my day ty ty !!!! I happened to have the option to purchase either one of these two units JBL and Anker this video helped alot by covering more than the questions I already had in mind plus the visual sound difference demo 👌🏾. I'm gunna lean with Anker I'm sure I wont be disappointed for its price range n quality. Thanks 👍🏽

[@TheTechnologyMan]

No problem 👍 - thanks Mikhail Mikhail!

[@KevinStagg]

After buying the device, and using my Note 8, I've found adjusting the volume of the speaker using my phone wasn't an issue at all. I DID have one issue however; it is NOT compatible with Alexa (I had paired it with the Alexa Echo Input), as it has a built-in sleep mode. The latter turns off the speaker if not being used for the past 30 minutes. This feature CAN NOT be turned off. So in order to use Alexa after the speaker had turned off, you have to manually turn it on again (which basically defeats the purpose of the always-on voice commands of Alexa). Hope this helps.

[@TheCasaara]

Good to know as he stated that android phones cant change the sound of the speaker using the phone. 👍🏼

@@TheCasaara They can.

[@mchocolate2301]

Haha, Wish I had read this yesterday. I too have a Note 8 and an Echo Input, my Anker Soundcore will be arriving tomorrow. Oh well, both the speaker and Echo were only $20 so I guess I can't really complain about having to manually restart / turn on the speaker after it shuts off.

[@ozzyshouseofpain8177]

Good review, that included all functions of buttons on speaker interface, where all other reviews I watched conned that it was unable to skip tracks. Looking forward to mine arriving. Cheers 😁👍👍

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Enjoy - it! My review is on an older unit - the latest version should be even better!

[@joycequiambao7338]

Glad to have found your channel! Thanks for a comprehensive review on Anker. 💯

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the review - I have plenty of other Anker reviews on the channel!

[@ColdChills01]

I just got this speaker today! I'm listening to this video on it... Thank you very much 😊 you helped alot

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you ColdChills01 - really glad you found the video useful!

[@DanIel-ld4cp]

I need one of this How can I get it

[@walione1000]

Great depth of sound. Easily connected to Fire TV. Very happy with my purchase.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Great!

[@TrevorFosterTheFosterDojo]

DUDE TALKS ABOUT THE RUBBER FEET! Thanks for the details man noone else goes that deep!

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Yes perhaps a bit OTT looking back!

[@d3vastat0r89]

Learned something new about my speaker today. Didn't know I could bring up.voice assistant or that it had a mic. D: Thanks!

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Always nice to find an unknown feature!

[@mikeyperki]

How do I stop my teenage son from putting a W in front of the logo?! Seriously though-This is a great sounding speaker! Excellent review.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

🤣

[@darknightmike10yearsago]

Haha. Wanker 🤣

[@ericchandler90]

Anker is sold in multiple brick and mortar stores in the US. Best Buy, Walmart and even Lowe's.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

That's interesting thank you, only have it on Amazon in the UK as far as I know.

[@ricardoa1661]

actually cheaper on amazon by about $20

[@fishchipsandmushypeas]

Great review, thanks. Bought for the garden on summer days! Well, the odd summers day...

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you Rich Giles!

[@rickbear7249]

Ideal for listening to audio books, e.g. Audible books from Amazon. I tested this Anker 'Soundcore 2' against the more expensive 'upgraded Soundcore Boost' and found this cheaper speaker gave more pleasant voice sounds, while the upgraded Boost version was better for music (especially singing voices). It's strange that narration voices sounded much better on this Soundcore 2, while the Boost was better able to handle top-level professional Opera singers, like Pavarotti. As my interest was for audio book narration, then the 24 hours battery life and affordable price of the Soundcore 2 made this my audio book speaker of choice. ANDROID can display BATTERY CHARGE if you go into Bluetooth settings for this pairing and select BOTH "calls" and "audio". It requires "calls" to be selected for battery charge %age to be displayed.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

This speaker has changed a fair bit since I reviewed it!

[@eduardojuri9813]

Hey! Thank you for the great review. Do you know if I have to charge it before using it for the first time?

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thanks Eduardo Juri! They always suggest charging before first use - but typically Li ion batteries are shipped with at least some charge.

[@alainremi267]

January 2021: I've just received my ANKER SoundCore 2 & I can confirm that the volume control on the SC2 is controlling my Samsung Galaxy S8 Android cell phone levels as it does with iPhones. But with my Toshiba Tecra A50 it's weird, for the SoundCore 2 controls the sound level on my Toshiba but the Toshiba sound level can't control the sound level of the SoundCore 2, only on & off! Overall, I'm very happy with its sound quality, much much better than my Logitech tablet speaker.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

That's great - this model has been updated at least once since this review.

[@chasedreamsgetgains1825]

Under rated channel

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Very much appreciate your comment!

[@chasedreamsgetgains1825]

The Technology Man anytime man great quality videos keep up the good work!

[@DominatorGG]

Great video! just ordered mine for 29,99€ on Amazon :) This convinced me that I got a good deal. I thought it would've been an failed buy cause of some bad reviews on Amazon but now I can't wait for tomorrow :D

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you! Funnily I just compared it to a new speaker from LG and it still held up very well!

[@Ford.Prefect]

How do you like them? I bought two in order to pair them and I think they're way better than I had expected for the prize and size. The pairing works great, too.

[@liakim1572]

Hey, so how is it?

[@handmadepottery2135]

Wow!! Thanks so much for a straight forward review, nice one.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

No problem thank you LB Ceramics!

[@paulineplittlelady]

Your instructions worked like a charm - ty!!!

[@TheTechnologyMan]

That's great!

[@margaretmartin9204]

I'm watching your review and when you said Alexa pair my Alexa replied onward trying to figure out how to get my new speaker set up by the way your review is very good

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Lol!

[@southeastdaygo6193]

I got this speaker a course days ago Sun. I love the speaker so far

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Great enjoy!

[@joesphbaumgardner4579]

July 23, 2022. My take on the Anker SoundCore 2 at a glance. Maybe as well you could input some on my views or question. Brought this few days ago and I got in the mail today. I agree with alot you state in video. I like the weight and how it is made. Vs todays stuff that is cheap and junk. Looks are nice and the feel. Working with a Samsung Galaxy S9 Android. Pairing was fast and simple. Test only at this time for KZbin music audio. For bass I looked at a few Reggae songs. I found the bass to be full and you can tell alot it is there. Max volume had no distort and was still clear. Next was some rock. I see the bass drops and not there. I will note- alot comes into play on this. The song, the quality bit rate of such and so on. I do know KZbin unpaid compresses stuff down in quality some. I will test more later on some Flac files else place when I get time. Overall everything was pretty good. My problem is this- the volume. 1. I know each output device differs in output volume gain. 2. What song and how it is mastered. I think in my case it is most to do with the phone. The Samsung Galaxy 9 does not have much volume at max let alone else. It is loud sorta but.... I was not impressed by the volume and or loudness of this speaker. Again- though I think alot is my phone as issue. I know the speaker can do more before distort or all else and still output a good quality. I am aware there are apps on Google play for volume and eq boost. Question is which one is pretty good vs wasteful time getting just so they can get my info and I uninstall? You think a volume boost app will help? Next- I did not know such has a phone mic and can do all that. I am curious as with the mic quality and sound. I will have to test... Meaning is there the famous delay when talking to someone, the tin junk sound etc? Overall for the price it is worth. It offers a good few things and is built nice. Sound quality is pretty good. I agree it is a BIG step up from a phone speaker outputting whatever.... Last last- You talk about you can't pair another one of these ( Stereo 2 speakers. ). That sucks. Side note- the + and - volume does work when you select it. It will move it up or down on the phone as well the box. Least it does for me on YT. USA- 20 bucks shipped for mine 2022.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thanks for taking the time to leave your experiences.

[@damightyshabba439]

I feel a bit stupid asking this question - does it have a USB In? I just ordered two of them yesterday, but only today did I think"Hmm.... wander if I can shove a USB stick on it?" So... I'll have to load up my phone, then p[air it and thats how it works? I would say "Just asking for a friend" but clearly I am clueless...

[@TheTechnologyMan]

No USB on these I'm afraid.

[@shaxter]

SUBSCRIBED! PROPER AND FULL REVIEW

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you!

[@zz-xz2lt]

My friend purchased a Dindinmodern speaker which has lights and loud sound. It looks equally good. I think I will purchase a 6

[@TheTechnologyMan]

I'm not tried that speaker - thanks for the suggestion.

[@grahamcurran3425]

With the latest version you can pair two as stereo.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you! Good to know ...

[@superbird6176]

Great review! This speaker is 30% off today on Amazon. 👍

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you Super Bird! Nice spot!

[@Self_Supremacy]

Best reviewer ever. Thank you.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Wow, thank you very kind!

[@RichM0410]

Very good and straightforward review! Thank you

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for leaving a comment.

[@MarkOakleyComics]

Thanks for the video. -I actually have one of these. It's great except for two small annoyances... 1. There's about a one second delay when you first start piping signal to it, (I have mine plugged into a desktop computer). -So every time a KZbin video starts, you miss the first second of audio. -Or, if the video goes silent for a few seconds, the audio cuts out and waits until the signal spikes again to turn back on. This is probably a power saving feature, (pointless when plugged in), but it does help by not allowing the speaker to hiss quietly when not in use. That's good, but.., it's still annoying. I'd rather have a physical, highly responsive on/off switch, (unlike the rubberized slow boot-up button). 2 When you're plugged in via AUX, the blue panel light blinks endlessly. It's REALLY annoying, especially if your room lights are turned down. I put a piece of black tape over it. Still, not bad for $50 Canadian bux.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

No problem Mark Oakley! These speakers often have strange little quirks!

[@ivyssauro123]

Mark, that's a very common problem with BT speakers, I have had the same issue with two JBL speakers in the past, annoying for watching movies on your desktop, or listening to music with lots of silence(I'm a classical music nerd), but overall not much of a problem. I think it's due to this; the speaker is programmed to go off as soon as there's no signal coming in, which in the case of a BT connection is not gonna happen much often and saves battery, but with an aux cable, which physically stops sending Information (energy)when reproducing silence it will turn of all the time and as you said, is pretty useless battery-wise.

[@liakim1572]

H! how is it after a while, is the audio good, and does the battery last?

[@MarkOakleyComics]

@@liakim1572 I've never used it unplugged, so I don't know about battery life. It's still working as I described above, with a nice clear signal and no hiss. I use it whenever I don't want to wear headphones. I don't regret the purchase. (Though, I did open it up to snip the connector for the blue LED. That worked, and was a relief to my peripheral vision. It was an easy bit of DIY.)

[@liakim1572]

@@MarkOakleyComics Thank you for helping out!

[@nazeefmuhammed3984]

On to the point review.. Great Job mate

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you Nazeef Muhammed!

[@Arado159]

Nice review. I wonder how it compares to the Doss Soundbox Color.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thanks TheNicerDicer! I've not tested any Doss speakers yet but thanks for the suggestion!

[@Luluindia2003]

Does it come with usb support for playing music..?

[@SuperPizdolizac]

will buy it based on your review, tnx and good luck in your future work

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thanks Antonio Vitas!

[@CW-pp7zc]

Yep. I just ordered it!

[@SuperPizdolizac]

@@CW-pp7zc it is great, bass could be better, but sound is so clear and battery is crazy

[@CW-pp7zc]

I bought it because I’m a little hard of hearing in one ear. Hoping to boost iPad. Thanks.

[@liakim1572]

Hey man, how is it after a year?

[@rcl300018]

You forgot to mention that if you press the play/pause button 3x it will go back to the previous track.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Yes well spotted 😉!

[@ivyssauro123]

You could test the sound with music with some real instruments and real harmonics and etc haha, but otherwise amazing, professional, and concise review!

[@TheTechnologyMan]

I use different tracks for all my speaker reviews - you could take a look at my review of the Element T2 Plus - I compare it to the Soundcore 2 with another music track: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYjHfI1qaK2beq8

[@AlpineTrails]

According to Amazon description this is IPX7 not 5. They also state weight as 357 grams. That's a big difference from the one you got.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

This model has been refreshed from when I reviewed it - it can also be stereo paired :).

[@hyper6354]

6:03 is the performance segment if that’s what you’re looking for

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thanks - that reminds me - I need to add timestamps to this video!

[@k.thompson8549]

I thought my SoundCore 1 was brilliant, this is even better, worth every penny!:).

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Great to hear!

[@markymark1731]

Good review, however you CAN daisy chain two speakers to get stereo sound!

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thanks Marky Mark. Yes you can create a wireless stereo pair with the latest updated version (not the one I tested).

[@luqmanooo5402]

Hi would like to ask AnkerSoundcore 2,Sony xb12 and Tribit XSoundGo which one u prefer? this speaker is almost the same price in my country Malaysia.. i am also looking clearer speaker for my jazz listening or relaxation time...

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Sorry I've not tried the the Sony and XSound Go yet ...

[@simonmoran67]

Many thanks for a very helpful review. How long does the speaker stay on before standby? This could be an issue for us in our classrooms. Many thanks in advance.

[@SpesDesperatio]

Very good review! Thanks :)

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thanks you AndreW!

[@momshielyn1446]

thank you for the review....I got what I needed to know.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

That's great - thanks Evelyn Aquino!

[@1BeatleManiac]

Hi great review, liked the video and subbed. My old CD player has packed up, and rather then replacing it with a sound system, I'm looking at getting into this new fangled wireless and Bluetooth malarkey. Being new to this tech, it's a bit of a minefield, this Anker speaker keeps getting great reviews though. I wonder if you can help with my requirements. I have a Samsung S8, which can synch to two devices, would a pair of speakers be better? Also a perfect speaker for me would be able to play music from my phone, and also connect to my projector for gaming and movies via a 3.5 mm aux. Because I need a good all rounder that is suitable for music, movies and gaming, I don't know what to look for, or even if I should get a dedicated Bluetooth speaker for my phone, and a sound bar for my projector, ideally I'd like something that can do both if that's even possible. It doesn't have to be loud as I live in apartments and use headphones mostly, so clarity and good bass levels, along with something compact and discreet are priorities for me. Sorry for the long winded message, I hope you can help. In the meantime I'll be checking out your other videos for information and liking them along the way. Cheers Charlie

[@TheTechnologyMan]

This Anker speaker is a good choice if portability is key. It can connect to your phone via Bluetooth and to your projector via line-in, but may be a little quiet for watching films on a big screen. You can't pair 2 of these together for stereo, so the sound stage will be quite limited, especially for watching films. Still if it fits the bill for playing music from your phone, you could always see how you go, and add a sound bar further down the line if required?

[@1BeatleManiac]

@@TheTechnologyMan thanks for the reply mate, appreciate it

[@prvtjy]

1BeatleManiac If I was you, I would look into the Bose Solo 5 mini sound bar. $250 but sometimes goes on sale for$200. I have one and feel it would meet both your needs as stated. Research it for yourself, but if you get it, you won’t need anything else,....

[@ruekurei88]

Why not get a bluetooth receiver and just connect that to your sound system? Far cheaper and possibly better sound quality and can hit all the points tyou need it for without spending outrages amounts of cash on a good bluetooth speaker system and having to sort through that whole mire of products. Because I don't think Bluetooth sets are a good replacement for a sound system, they just seem to be a good portability solution.

[@FishFish1995]

Very different EQ settings between those 2 speakers. We'd sure like a comparison with similar EQ between them two :3

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Yes these are very different speakers - but the Soundcore is still pretty good for its size and price!

[@Missprettyladi]

Great video . U explained everything

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Great glad it helped - thanks for leaving a comment!

[@kuolemanlaakso1696]

I've never had a bluetooth speaker before, I plan on buying one, and possibly this one. I'd want to use it with both my phone (OnePlus 6T) and my laptop, will the laptop be an option? The sound on mine is pretty poor so for music i'd maybe prefer to use the speaker.

[@MrBlonde2222]

I use my Anker Soundcore with my laptop, so yes, it's certainly an option for you.

[@kuolemanlaakso1696]

@@MrBlonde2222 Thank you for the reply!

[@matthewclark4510]

Sony Xb 31 Bluetooth speaker won’t be a mistake ✅🙌🏽👏🏽

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Yes a good improvement on most laptops. You could use a cabled connection via the headphone jack. Or a Bluetooth connection if the laptop has it.

[@JesusGonzalez-mj5fn]

Great review, thanks!

[@propane1777]

Watching this in June 2022 What is your opinion now on the best Anker portable Bluetooth Speaker

[@TheTechnologyMan]

I don't have the latest version which added a few features - but I still grab this speaker a fair bit even now!

[@johntknight]

Great review, subscribed

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you John knight - and for the support!

[@1mikedgreat100]

Anker soundcore 2 or tribit xsound GO?? Which one you prefer for overall sound quality.??

[@TheTechnologyMan]

I've not tested the XSound Go - but do have the StormBox micro I'll be comparing it too soon ...

[@hdtripper1]

As I just asked a cpuople o questions,I didn't ask if this speaker wasn't what I was looking for(A loud speaker for my hard of hearing my phone in another room) Can you give me a reasonable priced alternative just to hear my ring tone of phone with a little bit of range. Thanks.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Maybe one of the bigger speakers I've reviewed - but as I said in previous comment - these battery speakers aren't really intended to be plugged in permanently.

[@sjormasklin]

how is this comparing to tronsmart force.... want to buy new speaker, looking for something like this

[@TheTechnologyMan]

I haven't tested that one yet - but will be comparing against the Tribit MAxSound Plus shortly ...

[@sjormasklin]

@@TheTechnologyMan ok tnx

[@Jin-Ro]

I've got the JBL and the Anker 2. I wish I just bought a second Anker 2. Although the JBL sounds a little better, and I mean a little, you pay a lot to get that little.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

The Anker is good value!

[@OldHickory7]

I was thinking about getting another one because not only does my phone have dual Bluetooth abilities but I tried it with 2 different Bluetooth speakers and it played off sync. Although, I thought but I could still make it work because it has a headphone Jack in which I could go headphone Jack to the other speaker. Than I could just connect to the 1 Bluetooth speaker in the 2nd speaker would also play if I did headphone Jack the headphone Jack on the to sound core speakers, is this correct? Could I use a headphone to headphone jack to connect 2 Bluetooth speakers together, and then they will play at the same time for good outdoor surround sound/louder sound?

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Not sure I understand your question. The newer version can create a stereo pair with a second speaker. That's the only way you can get synced audio from two speakers that I'm aware of.

[@MritunjayKumar-ck4hx]

5K (INR) for this speaker is a waste of money. Why? Because after almost 11 months of use (bought this on 02/10/2019), after watching the "unbox therapy video on Anker Soundcore 2 " review online. However, I still went ahead and purchased this. This product's cost is way too high compared to other similar products offered by different brands. Now, within 11 months only, the speaker is producing distorted sounds. I complained to Anker regarding the same since it's still in warranty, but they would not return or repair the product saying - "If the issue persists, we regret that we are not able to help you walk into our 18-months warranty process. Because I've noticed that you purchased this order from ATM RETAIL, and they are responsible for the warranty. We don't process the warranty from purchases made through our resellers because we don't have their order details in our system." Really? I am disappointed and did not expect this was coming from a company like ANKER. My bad. I should never go for this product, and neither should anyone else. It's better to choose a good brand with better customer values (Philips, Sony, Bose, JBL, etc.). @unboxtherapy - I am really disappointed and should have never trusted you guys.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

That's disappointing - have you tried contacting the retailer - maybe they can help 🤞? Good luck.

[@hdtripper1]

I'm looking for a Bluetooth speaker for my android phone that will make a loud ring when my phone rings. I need it to be able to work through a wall and maybe 30 feet. Will this work? And what is the best charger to use? Can I just leave it on charge? Please answer questions. I am returning an Altec Hydrajolt and the volumn is not loud enough

[@TheTechnologyMan]

I'm not sure this is the best for that. These aren't really designed to be plugged in permanently - will eventually damage the battery.

[@Dub_y0]

very good review, deserves more views :)

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you :).

[@jameskitching416]

Hi how many hours do you get when on max volume when the device is fully charged thanks

[@TheTechnologyMan]

I can't give you an exact number - it's a while since I tested this. But battery life is a big selling point of this speaker - better than any other speaker I've tested of a comparable size.

[@mollies13]

10 hours on max 50 percent then 24 hours or lower volume.

[@Adam7054]

Isn't it always "currently partly cloudy and 22° in London"?

[@TheTechnologyMan]

No it's normally raining and colder 🤣!

[@nocknock4832]

wow great quality review!

[@sheikalim5238]

Nice review man

[@Zubareffstream111]

I'll probably find the answer before it gets answered here but.. Have just bought one and I guess it must be fully charged but plugged the usb in anyway. The charging light is red, I always thought red would denote it needed charging and it would either be green or blue when fully charged. 🤔

[@TheTechnologyMan]

The battery would always need topping up - so that's normal! It's not good practice to ship a Lithium battery fully charged - and even if they did it'd lose some charge in transit.

[@Zubareffstream111]

@@TheTechnologyMan Wow, that was quick. But will the red charging light turn a different colour when fully charged?

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Take a look at 2:08 in video.

[@Zubareffstream111]

@@TheTechnologyMan I'm an idiot, clearly. 🙄🙈

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Not at all - easy to miss.

[@nahomdaniel1789]

Hey Paul or anyone else for that matter do you think this had good bass?

[@TheTechnologyMan]

There isn't an awful lot of bass - but it still sounds good for its size.

[@chachaalston1698]

Thank you excellent review👍

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Glad it was helpful - thanks Cha cha Alston!

[@anoopshankaran8706]

well done! helped a lot, thanks!

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you Anoop Shankaran!

[@XGAMEST]

does this support low frequency audio like neighbour stomping noise? because I have to bring my speaker up to pair it with my phone and show my upstairs neighbour how loud their stomping noises are because they kept believing that they are not making any noise at all

[@TheTechnologyMan]

It's not so good at the lower end - it's a tiny speaker.

[@ekkomanhighlights388]

High quality video +1 sub

[@papsaebus8606]

Can you use it while it’s being charged?

[@johnbrady8014]

Paps aebus yea brother

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Yes - although it's never recommended to always leave it charging.

[@theboy2163]

great content, subscribed!

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thanks so much BENEFFECT - and for the support!

[@doompwmobile2067]

How about sound delay? Playing videos online?

[@TheTechnologyMan]

KZbin on iOS there is a noticeable delay. Netflix there’s no perceptible delay.

[@Charlie-nq5qi]

Some Man As I Got A New Pair Of Bluetooth Sound Speakers With Load's Of In/Out/B-Tooth Ect & just Great Review On These Now Sound Bars To Speakers or any iphone on 13.7 or 14,Thank You Kindly SIR ....10/10 ALL THE WAY + SUB

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you Charlie!

[@Cosmic-Wanderer]

Will it work well as a brick to the head ?

[@TheTechnologyMan]

The rubberised finish might be a bit soft.

[@Cosmic-Wanderer]

The Technology Man haha i bought it great speaker for the price i’ve had it blasting nearly everyday and it still hasn’t ran out

[@nonymous555]

Sony xb12 vs anker which one the best?

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Sorry I've not tested the XB12 but thanks for the suggestion!

[@maxmustermann3938]

On Amazon it says this is IPX7 - am I missing something? Like different revisions or something?

[@TheTechnologyMan]

You're right - the latest revision is IPX7 and supports pairing with another speaker.

[@mollies13]

Test it in water it leak through, does n;t mean defect it isn't air tight seal. becareful not to fully submerge yours Yes open it I see water did go on the port, so clean and dry no woryes

[@Andrew-wb9kg]

Watched a ton of videos about this speaker before buying it, bought it to find out there is a delay between audio and image while watching youtube or online movies. Delay is about 1-2 seconds but its enough to annoy you. No one mentions this so be aware.

[@angelofcrysis6629]

Andrei Iosip sounds like that’s a faulty one. I’ve had the original for years and it never did that.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

I find it depends on what you use to play the video. With an iPad I get a very small delay - definitely not 1-2 seconds.

[@pjpaella]

Same results for me on KZbin video on Samsung GS5. Completely worthless. Returned!

[@lol-md4ci]

if u look closely there are 3 speakers, but when the music turns on, only one speaker works, the one in the middle. do i have to activate all 3 of them or something?

[@hamilepan9260]

Yea

[@ThibautMahringer]

There is 2 speakers for the sound, at the middle there is a passive radiator for bass, this is the one that moves the most.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

As above - there are 2 dynamic speakers and a passive radiator.

[@capitaocristalicio2811]

Can you connect the speaker to the pc with that cabble to produce sound? Thanks in advance

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Yes - via the line-in port 👍

[@capitaocristalicio2811]

Ok is just connecting the charging cabble to the pc, thanks man

[@omarjhungoor2598]

The ankra is not bad. However the bass is very weak not enough bass. For a cheap bluetooth speaker like that it dosen.t sound that bad I would say.

[@saajeeb]

Good job; but next time you play sample music, play it with bass part.

[@TheTechnologyMan]

Thank you SajeebTV - listen to some of my more recent reviews where I compare the Soundcore 2 to other speakers - you can hear some more bassy tracks.