The small black box from Anker costs 39.99 euros. However, Amazon is currently offering a 25 percent off coupon that you can activate with a checkmark on the product page. The discount pushes the price to a hefty 29.99 euros. But beware: the voucher is only valid until May 6th.
Anker Soundcore 2: Gigantic battery life for less than 30 euros
The highlight of the little Bluetooth box is its battery life. You have no less than 24 hours on one charge if you don’t turn up the music too loud. This makes the box perfect for a longer outdoor stay. By comparison, other small Bluetooth boxes like the JBL Go 3 (37.90 euros at Amazon*) or the Sony SRS-XB13 (38.99 euros on Amazon*) manage only 16 hours of normal use.
The long battery life, in combination with the IPX7 certification prescribed by Anker, makes the Anker Soundcore 2 the perfect Bluetooth box for the garden, on the balcony and even for a visit to the swimming lake. IPX7 means that the sound brick is almost waterproof. Even heavy rain does not harm the box.
However, it should be mentioned that the IPX ratings are determined by the manufacturer and are not independently verified. We therefore do not recommend short immersion just to be on the safe side, which should theoretically be possible with IPX7.
In addition, the Anker Soundcore 2 has a high Bluetooth range, so you can move with your smartphone up to 20 meters from the box without any connection problems. If your mobile phone is not within reach, you can also use the play button on the box to make a call or activate the language assistant and then select or call a specific number.
So for less than 30 euros you get a really well-equipped Bluetooth box. The only downside is that the bass lacks some power and distortion can occur at very high volumes. But that’s only important if you want to fill a party with sound. On the other hand, the box is ideal for a relaxing day at the lake or in the garden if you prefer to have peace with your neighbors.
If you want something more: the best alternatives to the Anker Soundcore 2
But if you want your box to have a bit more power, it’s worth checking out alternatives to the Anker Soundcore 2. One possibility is the JBL Flip 5, currently available from Amazon 84.95 euros* cost. She bids loudly Hifi.de an astonishingly good sound for their size, delivered with rich bass and clean highs, even at higher volumes. The Flip 5 thus fills the gap that the Anker Soundcore 2 cannot close.
But the JBL box only lasts twelve hours on one battery charge. According to the manufacturer, the Flip 5 is also IPX7 certified. However, at just under 85 euros, it costs almost three times as much as the Anker Soundcore 2.
If the performance of the JBL Flip 5 still isn’t enough for you, the Soundcore Anker Motion Boom Plus is available at 28 percent off for 129.99 euros on Amazon* a possible alternative for you. Due to its size less suitable as a practical box for on the shoulder bag, but it fills the entire puddle and the neighborhood with strong and, if necessary, very loud sound for up to 20 hours.
The practical strap helps to transport the box, which weighs about 2.3 kilograms and is 40 centimeters long. You can even link two Motion Boom Plus and get even more sound for the summer party. The box can also be used as a power bank for smartphones or other devices.