Soundcore Anker 3
Score: 82/100
Soundcore Select 4 Go
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Soundcore Anker 3 is an ultra-light, IPX7-rated Bluetooth speaker offering 24 hours of playback and modern features like PartyCast and app-based EQ. Its low maximum SPL and limited bass depth make it less suitable for large gatherings or audiophile listening. Best for solo travelers, hikers, and beachgoers who need a compact, waterproof speaker with long battery life.
The Soundcore Select 4 Go is an ultra-portable Bluetooth shower speaker offering up to 20 hours of playtime and IP67 waterproof, floatable protection. Its modest 5 W output limits maximum volume, and occasional Bluetooth hiccups can occur at the edge of its range. Ideal for solo swimmers, shower users, and travelers who value portability and durability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 hoursbest | 20 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 372 g | 264 gbest |
12 Wbest | 5 W | |
5,200 mAhbest | 2,400 mAh | |
— | 115.1 mmbest | |
88.5 mbest | 30 m | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 270 minutesbest |
1.5 years | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 24 hours | 20 hours |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 5200 mAh | 2400 mAh |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 372 g | 264 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 56×175×61 mm mm | 82×48×120 mm mm |
IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1.5 years | 2 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Range (m) | 88.5 m | 30 m |
Audio(1) | ||
Output Power (W) | 12 W | 5 W |
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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 Soundcore Select 4 Go a best-budget portable speaker, praising its punchy, clear sound, strong bass for a 5 W driver, and the flexibility of a 9-band EQ app. The IP67 rating and floatable design earn high marks, as does the seamless Bluetooth 5.3 and TWS pairing. The main criticism from editors is the limited maximum volume, which makes it unsuitable for larger gatherings, and the omission of a wall charger.
Everyday users love the long 20-hour battery, the surprising bass and clarity for such a small device, and the rugged waterproof, floatable build that survives showers and pools. Common praise centers on portability, easy TWS pairing, and the customizable EQ. Recurring complaints focus on low maximum volume, occasional Bluetooth connectivity hiccups, and the missing wall charger.
“Ideal for solo swimming or showers”
“Stereo sound, deep bass via passive radiator, and durable waterproof design”
