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Anker Soundcore Flare 2 Review

Name: Anker Soundcore Flare 2
Brand: Anker

By

Enrest Walugembe

5/23/2023 5:38 PM

True Score

72

Mixed Reviews

72

9

Experts

80

0

Consumers

Product Awards

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9

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Top analysts were impressed by the Anker Soundcore Flare 2, approving it for music, podcasts, and small outdoor parties. They liked its portable design, decent battery life, and excellent soundstage. However, they were disappointed that it didn’t doesn’t very loud.

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Table of Contents

Product Snapshot
Overview
Consensus
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- Test Results
Product Comparison
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Expert Score Breakdown
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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Anker Soundcore Flare 2 is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2020, promising water-resistant qualities and RGB lighting parties and outdoor use. Featuring Bluetooth tech and a graphic EQ, this device is similar to some of the most popular speakers on the market. It has RGB lights to enhance the mood at any party. The device has an excellent soundscape, producing good stereo audio. Read to the end of this Anker Soundcore Flare 2 review and see how it measures up against the top-rated Bluetooth speakers today.

Consensus

our Verdict

Reviewers were impressed by the Anker Soundcore Flare 2, endorsing it for outdoor use, music, and podcasts. Testers at TechRadar lauded its portable 1.3-lb construction and submersible iPx7 design. Analysts at CNN loved its USB-powered and battery-powered design and the 8.2-hour battery life. This model has speakerphone functionality. Critics recorded a 60.8Hz to 13.7kHz frequency response range with a good 0.22 slope, although the treble and low-bass are under-emphasized. This unity supports stereo and has a good soundstage, boasting a directivity index of just 2.17 dB. Testers were happy with its dual-pairing Bluetooth 5.0 tech with a 159 ms iOS Bluetooth latency and 147 ms Android latency. However, with an 84.9 dB SPL at the highest volume, this speaker doesn’t get very loud, and the mediocre 3.81 dB DRC shows that the audio quality deteriorates at high volume settings. Check out the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom review for a louder device. The Flare 2 supports voice assistants via a smartphone, but the performance is erratic.

Reason to Buy

Supports voice assistants via a smartphone
Good battery life
RGB ambiance lighting
Excellent soundscape
App-based EQ with presets

Reason to Avoid

Outstanding mid-range sounds
Doesn’t get very loud
Sound compression at high volumes
So-so low-bass and treble
Poor voice control accuracy

Anker Soundcore Flare 2 Specs

	Battery Life	12 hrs
	Built In Microphone	Yes
	Charge Time	3.5 hrs
	Depth	3.5"
	Height	6.3"
	IPX Rating	IPX7
	Smart App	Soundcore
	Speaker Pairing	Yes
	Water Resistant	Yes
	Wattage	20W
	Width	3.5"
	Wireless Range	20 m

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Test Results

Battery Life (Hours)	8.2
Volume Output (dB)	84.9
Low End Roll Off (Hz)	93.773
High End Roll Off (Hz)	10,093.191

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Product Comparison

	Anker Soundcore Flare 2 Review	Anker Soundcore 3 Review	JBL Flip 5 Review	Sony SRS-XB23 Review
True Score	72	67	83	69
Ranking	# 67 / 260	# 84 / 260	# 26 / 260	# 73 / 260
Market Context	The Anker Soundcore Flare 2 is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2020, promising water-resistant qualities and RGB lighting parties and outdoor use. Featuring… The Anker Soundcore Flare 2 is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2020, promising water-resistant qualities and RGB lighting parties and outdoor use. Featuring Bluetooth tech and a graphic EQ, this device is similar to some of the most popular speakers on the market. It has RGB lights to enhance the mood at any party. The device has an excellent soundscape, producing good stereo audio. Read to the end of this Anker Soundcore Flare 2 review and see how it measures up against the top-rated Bluetooth speakers today.	Featuring a better 2.17 dB directivity index, the Anker Soundcore Flare 2 has a better soundstage than the Anker Soundcore 3, which has a 6.83… Featuring a better 2.17 dB directivity index, the Anker Soundcore Flare 2 has a better soundstage than the Anker Soundcore 3, which has a 6.83 dB directivity index. However, the Anker Soundcore 3 is smaller and comes with a carrying strap, unlike the Anker Soundcore Flare 2. Our Anker Soundcore 3 review discusses the Soundcore 3 in detail.	With a 2.17 dB directivity index, the Anker Soundcore Flare 2 has a better soundstage performance than the JBL Flip 5, which has a 3.29… With a 2.17 dB directivity index, the Anker Soundcore Flare 2 has a better soundstage performance than the JBL Flip 5, which has a 3.29 dB directivity index. While the Anker Soundcore Flare 2 supports stereo, the Flip 5 is a mono device. Additionally, the Anker Soundcore Flare 2 has a graphic EQ and presets and supports voice assistant via a smartphone, unlike the Flip 5.	The Anker Soundcore Flare 2 produces deeper extended low bass than the Sony SRS-XB23. It also boasts a 360-degree design, offering a better 2.17 dB… The Anker Soundcore Flare 2 produces deeper extended low bass than the Sony SRS-XB23. It also boasts a 360-degree design, offering a better 2.17 dB directivity index than the 3.98 dB index of the Sony device. However, the Sony speaker supports dual-device pairing, unlike the Anker Soundcore Flare 2.
Battery Life	12 hrs	24 hrs	12 hrs	12 hrs
Built In Microphone	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Charge Time	3.5 hrs	4 hrs	2.5 hrs	4 hrs
Depth	3.5"	2.36"	2.71"	–
Height	6.3"	2.24"	2.9"	–
IPX Rating	IPX7	IPX7	IPX7	–
Smart App	Soundcore	Soundcore	JBL Portable	Yes
Speaker Pairing	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dig Deeper		Anker Soundcore 3 Review →	JBL Flip 5 Review →	Sony SRS-XB23 Review →

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Score Card

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Expert Score

72

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Customer Score

80

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True Score

72

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Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight.

102.6
Category Trust Score
64
The Anker Flare 2 is fair for music. Out of the box, it offers a… read more
By:
Ste Knight
54.9
Category Trust Score
70
A durable, sleek little Bluetooth speaker that can be beaten for sound but has good… read more
By:
Christopher Null
62.66
Category Trust Score
NR
The Anker SoundCore Flare 2 is a portable Bluetooth speaker designed to bring the party…. read more
By:
Unknown
46.31
Category Trust Score
90
Anker does it again with the Soundcore Flare 2. They impressed Matthew recently with their… read more
By:
What Hi-Fi?
42.53
Category Trust Score
NR
These days, everyone can use a wireless Bluetooth speaker. The audio from our smartphones and… read more
By:
Andy Baryer
46.86
Category Trust Score
NR
“No bottom line found for this product” read more
By:
Unknown