Soundcore Anker 3
Score: 78/100
Bose SoundLink Flex
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Bose SoundLink Flex combines IP67 durability with PositionIQ adaptive sound and up to 12 hours of playback, featuring a built-in mic and party-mode capabilities. Its modest bass and occasional short battery life are trade-offs. Suited for outdoor adventurers who value smart features and ruggedness.
The Soundcore Anker 3 offers a lightweight design, 24-hour playback, and BassUp-enhanced bass in a waterproof IPX7 package. However, its modest 85 dB SPL and lack of app-based EQ limit its suitability for larger gatherings. Best suited for solo travelers and shower use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 hoursbest | 12 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 372 gbest | 590 g |
— | 50.8 mmbest | |
5,200 mAhbest | — | |
12 Wbest | — | |
88.5 mbest | 9 m | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 240 minutesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 24 hours | 12 hours |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Range (m) | 88.5 m | 9 m |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 372 g | 590 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 175×56×61 mm mm | 71.1 x 218.4 x 120.7 mm mm |
IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
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Professional reviewers commend the Soundcore 2 for its ultra-portable form factor, long 24-hour battery life, and robust IPX7 waterproofing, making it ideal for outdoor personal listening. However, they criticize its limited loudness, modest bass extension, and absence of app-based EQ, suggesting it is better suited for solo use rather than group gatherings.
Everyday users overwhelmingly value the speaker's endurance, waterproof durability, and surprisingly punchy bass given its size, often rating it near-perfect for travel and daily use. Recurring complaints focus on insufficient volume for parties, occasional Bluetooth dropouts, and a basic build compared with newer models.
Professional reviewers consider the SoundLink Flex a solid, well-balanced portable speaker with premium build quality and useful features like PositionIQ and SimpleSync, but they criticize its modest bass, lack of true stereo without a second unit, and battery life that falls short of the advertised claim.
Everyday users generally appreciate the speaker's ruggedness, portability, and clear sound for its size, while repeatedly mentioning shorter-than-advertised battery life and the need for a second speaker to achieve true stereo as the main drawbacks.
