Soundcore Flare 2

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers / Portable

An Anker SoundCore Flare 2 wireless Bluetooth portable speaker system.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Sound quality

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Sound quality: Anker SoundCore's Flare 2 had Fair overall sound quality - this model has sonic shortcomings that leave a lot to be desired when listening to music but don't rule it out for dialog. With the Custom EQ set for the most even tonal balance, bass has good impact and goes fairly deep, but is slightly prominent, somewhat boomy, the dynamic range may sound compressed with some program material, and the bass distorts with program material with deep bass content. Midrange is fairly even, but is somewhat plasticky, grainy and hazy. Treble is extended, but is somewhat smeared and a bit prominent and sizzly. Does a so-so job of recovering room ambience and is somewhat congested and constricted. Provides a decent volume level in a medium sized room, sounds strained at higher volumes. Would have scored in the Good range but the bass distortion drops it down to Fair.

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An Anker SoundCore Flare 2 wireless Bluetooth portable speaker system. In our tests the sound quality, and the versatility of provided features are assessed.

Features & Specs

Features

IP rating

Claimed battery life (hrs.)

Adjustable tone settings

Yes

Wireless stereo pairing

Speaker phone w/built-in mic

Yes

Optional multi-room sharing

Remote

Yes

Power source

Battery/AC

Updatable software/firmware

Yes

Warranty (mos.): parts/labor

18/18

Other features

Unit is compatible with the SoundCore App. The unit can be synced using PartyCast with 100+ other SoundCore Flare 2 speakers. Manufacturer claims IPX7 waterproof, meaning the unit can be fully submerged in water.

Included accessories

Charging cable, warranty card, quick start guide.

WiFi content sharing technology

Wake timer

Sleep timer

Specs

Wireless type

Bluetooth

Audio format

Stereo

Height (in.)

6.1

Width (in.)

3.5

Depth (in.)

3.5

Weight (lbs.)

1.3

Dimensions HxWxD (in.)

6.1 x 3.5 x 3.5

Connections

Stereo analog audio input

Optical digital audio input

Headphone jack

Active subwoofer pre-amp out

Other connections

None.

iPod Docking

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Soundcore Flare 2

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