Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great speaker for home, travel or just relaxing by the pool. Bought one about 18 months ago and the sound quality is still great, so when my son’s speaker went out I bought him one as well and he loves it. It can be paired to multiple devices, the battery lasts several hours and I definitely recommend.

I’ve tested a lot of Bluetooth speakers over the years, and while Soundcore might not have the recognition of, say, JBL or Sony, they make great speakers and headphones at a great value. Soundcore is a sister-brand of Anker, maker of some of the best-rated chargers on Amazon. ## Design The Soundcore Flare 2 is one of my favorite speakers by the brand. While the LED lighting might be gimmicky for some, I'm a sucker for LED lights and think that it adds a bit of a party ambiance to the speaker. There are two RGB LED light rings on the speaker: one located on the bottom and the other on top. There are several pre-programmed animations that can be accessed by tapping the "light" button or by downloading the Soundcore app to your phone. The round design of the speaker allows you to enjoy your music from any angle and the fabric covering gives the speaker a modern look. ## Sound Quality The Soundcore Flare 2 sounds great with clear mids and highs. The bass on the Flare 2 is also fairly strong and can be turned off and on with the optional "Bass Up" button located on the back of the speaker. The bass is not as heavy as some of the more expensive speakers from Sony, for example, but I believe the bass is strong enough for most people. ## Features - Lighting modes: There are several lighting modes for the two LED light rings: Party Time, Phasing Beats, Bouncing Beats, Circle Beam, and Cool Breath. The lighting modes can be changed by tapping the "light" button on the top of the speaker, or by using the Soundcore app. The app also gives you some additional options for the built-in animations, which are mainly just selecting different color options. The lights can also be turned off completely. - Party Chain: You can link the Flare 2 to up to 100 other Flare 2 speakers. Please note that this not True Wireless Stereo sound as all of the linked speakers will play the same thing (not one specific audio channel). - Water resistant: The Flare 2 has an IPX7 rating, which means it can be submerged in water (up to 3.3 feet) for up to 30 minutes, making it ideal for listening to music pool-side. ## Battery Life The Flare 2 can last up to 12 hours on a single charge with the lights off, or about 9-10 hours with the lights on. The speaker can be recharged with a USB-C cable (which is included) and a powered USB port or charger (not included). ## What's the difference between the Flare 1 and the Flare 2? The Flare 2 adds an additional light ring on top and has a slightly stronger bass response than the the original Flare (1st generation). The sound output is also louder on the Flare 2: 20 watts total on the Flare 2 compared to 12 watts on the Flare 1. ## Summary The Flare 2 is a great all-around speaker with great sound, decent bass, and awesome LED lights. It is water resistance, has long battery life, and can be wirelessly connected with additional Flare 2 speaker (to to 100).

The Soundcore Bluetooth speaker is a really nice portable speaker. It connects via Bluetooth quite easily. The sound quality is very good. The bass is impressive and sound quality is clear. Very happy with the speaker.. The unit is sleek looking and has a series of lights along the 2 rings (one on top and one on the bottom) that 'dance' to the sounds. You can switch light patterns through the app or on the unit itself. My unit is black in color. There is an app for which there are basic controls including light controls . Build quality is very good. Control buttons are on the top of the unit. The speaker charges by USB and gives a 12 hour operation time frame. I do wish that could be longer, but with the light rings I fully understand. The speaker is waterproof. It is voice assistant capable. As with all of these types of speakers you can answer the phone through the speaker. Not a big thing for me, but may be important for others. This speaker is clearly a winner and anyone buying it will surely agree.

You can find my full review of this product here: (https://youtu.be/_DFCHiRxTFU) BUILD QUALITY/AESTHETICS: The entire middle/side of the device is covered in a cloth type material. The top and bottom have 360 RGB lighting and are covered in rubber. The bottom has a bit more grip than the top. The top has your main controls such as power on/off, increase/decrease volume, multifunction, and change lighting button. All these buttons require severe force with very little give to notify you it has been pressed. So, I’m not the biggest fan of them. On the back of the device, you have your Bluetooth button for pairing, along with the button for “Bass Boost”. These buttons require light force and easily notify you they have been pressed with a crisp click. Which I quite enjoy. Last under the flap that is labeled “Flare 2” you have your USB C charging port. Even in a well lit room these buttons are extremely hard to see. It would have been nice if all of them had LEDs under them. The Power button does have a small LED to notify you it is the power button. There is also a tactile raise to each of the buttons but they are a bit hard to feel. On the back the bass button is depressed with an arrow and the Bluetooth button is lit up so that is easy to find. Overall, it is a simple design that I find very aesthetically pleasing and feels high quality and solid in the hand. It is lightweight, and the height is about the same size as my iPhone 12 Pro and the width is just a bit wider. Add that to the IPX7 waterproof rating that allows it to be fully submersed and you have got yourself an extremely portable wireless Bluetooth speaker. CONTROLS/PAIRING: You power on the device by holding the power button for less than two seconds. Once it turns on it will make a little jingle along with turning on the LEDs. I wish it would automatically mention how much battery it has left. As that is missing and there is no where to check that except on the device you have it connected to. And even that only shows a battery indicator without a percentage. To turn it off you press the power button for more than two seconds. Pairing is simple and straightforward. The first time I powered it on it automatically went into pairing mode. If that doesn’t you press the Bluetooth button, the Bluetooth LED will then flash blue and make a jingle. Then you turn on whatever device you want to connect it to, select it from the list, it will make another jingle notifying you it is paired, and the Bluetooth LED will turn solid Blue. If you are wanting to connect it to other Soundore devices via PartyCast you’ll need the speaker to already be connected to a device. Then you will hold the Bluetooth button for greater than three seconds. The LED will go from Blue to flashing White and you repeat the process for however many devices you have. This supports over 100 devices to be paired together at the same time. Which is crazy. However, the good ol’ Bluetooth can only be paired to one device at a time. It connects very quickly to a previously connected device. To switch devices quicky it’s faster to press the Bluetooth button and then select it from the new device. As selecting it while it is already paired to another voice will bring up the message that it cannot be connected. The multifunction button is on the top of the device with their Logo of a fancy D. If you press it once it will play/pause, twice it will skip forward, three times it will skip back. If you hold it for greater than two seconds it will activate your smart assistant. If someone is calling if you press it will answer the call. If you press it again during the call it will hang up. To decline the call, you hold it for greater than two seconds. Volume up and down have no special functions. To turn on Bass boast the LED will be on. With it off the LED will be off. This leaves the final button which is the lighting button. If you hold the button for greater than two seconds it will turn off the lighting. If you press the lighting button it will cycle between several presents which are labeled “party time”, “phasing beats”, “bouncing beats”, “circle beam”, “cool breath”, and “off”. If you go into their SoundCore App you can select these presets instead of cycling through them to save time. If you press the preset in the app it will take you into another screen that allows for some customizability. This only gives you preset colors and you DO NOT have a color wheel you can select from. The closest to static lighting it gives you is the “Cool Breath” setting that will light up and then go dark like it is breathing. Which is unfortunate as I think people would enjoy being able to select a static color of their own choosing that wouldn’t turn off. Which brings us to the App itself. It is called “Soundcore”. It’s a simple and basic app. But it’s aesthetically pleasing, intuitive, and easy to operate. SOUND QUALITY: I was quite surprised by the sound quality. As they can trade some blows with speakers that cost $300. Which means they are punching way above their weight class. Which is not to say that more expensive speakers are better just these guys do a great job for their price point. I found that for vocals they were a lot better if you turned off the Bass Boost and changed the Equalizer to Voice. Otherwise, I left the EQ at “Default”. Overall sound was slightly better with Bass Boost off. But if you are listening to a song with a lot of Bass it hit a lot harder with it on. For this price point, and with it being a Bluetooth speaker, I think they sound excellent. In audiophile terms. They sound airy, with good balance, crisp sound, and good detail. Sounds are natural with a mild amount of processing. Imaging is nearly non-existent. Soundstage is small but it fills the room. Sound is more forward with a fun tuning. It focuses mostly on vocals and then instruments but you can hear both with mild focus. Highs and mids sound good. But the mids have a bit of bloat and congestion. Highs are ever so slightly sibilant. Bass is present and accurate. It doesn’t bleed over into the other sounds. But it will not be considered good for those bass heads out there. It is more enjoyable with Bass Boost On but it causes increased muddiness/bloat in some vocals but mildly so. I didn’t notice any bloat or brightness and only mild congestion, muddiness, harshness, and sibilance. Again, for it being a Bluetooth speaker at $70 it performed extremely good. You won’t be doing any critical listening with this guy. But that isn’t it’s purpose. It’s to add ambiance and get people pumped up which it does well and makes the perfect companion next to a pool or in the shower. CONCLUSION: For $70 I think they bring quite the punch. It feels and looks like a premium product. The RGB lighting is bright and accurate. The sound you get out of it hits above it’s weight class. It gets plenty loud and is extremely portable. Battery life is good. It has good customization along with an equalizer. I really don’t have anything negative to say about it except for the buttons on the top being very hard to press and hard to differentiate.

Everything that you need on a small portable speaker is well implemented on the Soundcore Flare 2. It has a nice balance of functionality, durability, and features. Out of the box the sound is great for a 20w speaker. If you decide you don't like the way certain music sounds you can download the app and change the EQ the way you want it. I will say that this speaker doesn't offer that much bass, but considering the size it is understandable. i would recommend going for the Flare+ if you want more bass. Anyways the body is made of rubber with a metal mesh protecting the speakers. The size of the Flare 2 is similar to that of soda can just a bit taller. The speaker is also IPX7 certified meaning it is splash proof, and could be submerged but would not recommend. The battery is also really good, lasting about 10 hours at full blast, and also more importantly it uses a Type C charging port. Most features can be controlled through the app as well so if want to change the lights, view the battery life, or change the EQ it all can be done through your phone. I will say that Anker has done a really good job with their speakers and i would highly recommend them to anybody looking for a portable speaker

I bought this for a beach trip and wasnt disappointed. Sound quality was really good. Id say on par with my sennheiser head phones. Has as much bass as you would expect out of a small speaker but the bass boost gives it a moderate boost without distortion. Sand and water didnt bother it. Battery life was also good. 50% volume with the leda on i got three full afternoons of use without needing to recharge. I only got one so i dont know how linking multiple speakers together sounds but i will eventually get some more. I bought this becaue the sonos i bought is a pain to use. One last thing. Range is like 30 ft max. Keeping my phone in direct line of sight made a difference but i kept it close for best use.

Great sound, decent battery life. you can extend it by turning off the lights and the extra bass. But the bass is defentally worth the battery usage. Worth getting on sale!

I've long been a user of Bluetooth speakers, JBL Flips, Bose Sound Link, UE BOOM, you name it I've tried them. I have to say for the cost that like anything ANKER it exceeds expectations! I bought two of these and the sound is crisp and clear! It has a good battery life and achieves what one intends and you can link numerous to extend the distance and really make it a party! I highly recommend this and anything by ANKER or their affiliate companies!

Very nice portable speaker that packs a punch even in larger spaces. The bass is very nice but it is still nice and clear at higher volumes. Battery life is decent (around 6-8 hours) when I have the light off.

Great speaker! Got it on sale and couldn’t be happier with it. Great sound, great battery, and the 360 sound is an awesome feature. The bass won’t blow you away but it gets the job done for a portable speaker.

Great bluetooth speaker for the price can actually hear the bass battery lasts a long time

This is my experience: The “Flare 2 Wireless Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker” is certainly a good idea. However, music sounds quite muddy. Also, the buttons on top are way too hard to make out, even with their slightly raised surfaces. To me, the light show is silly. The battery life is phenomenal. Bluetooth connections are fast and easy. I didn't test its water resistance.

The Soundcore Flare 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a nice little speaker with impressive sound for a speaker in this size range and at this price point! The speaker is 6 & 3/8" tall x 3 & 1/2'' diameter at the widest point, but for a small sized portable speaker it has a nice sound. I tested it by listening to a variety of genres, loud and soft, heavy bass, male and female singers, etc. I found the sound to be better than the sound on similar sized speakers in this price range. It has a bass boost button on the speaker, which can also be activated on the App. It definitely makes a noticeable difference when you switch on the bass boost. It's not going to give you the kind of bass punch you get on a speaker of a much larger size, but I was impressed with the amount of bass for a smaller speaker. The 360 degree sound is really nice also, as it sounds the same from all directions. Other features include dual beat-driven colored light rings with 6 different settings for different light shows, or you can turn off the lights if you don't want them on. This will be a nice feature for a party. It is also fully waterproof, so can be used outside without fear of rain. I plan to use this speaker in a golf cart while golfing. So, while it was playing, I tested it out by shaking it, tapping on it and rolling it back and forth on a table. the sound never changed and it caused no problems. It is a durable speaker with no buttons or anything that stick out, so it will be perfect for my golf cart, or anywhere else I want to use it. This speaker has a 12 hour playback time. It also lets you link up to 100 of the Flare 2 speakers. I've only got the one, but I can imagine if you had several of them that you could really create a nice sound throughout a large room or area. At this price point, I may have to pick up at least one more. There is a very useful Soundcore App that you can download to use with the speaker. You can just connect directly to your phone with Bluetooth, without the App, but the App has some nice features. It will let you download and update the firmware on the speaker as updates or fixes come out. While you can control most features with imbedded buttons on the speaker itself, you can also control all of those functions on the App, such as volume, play/pause, power, see the remaining battery life, choose the light show you want or turn the lights on or off. One of the features I like best on the App that you can't control from the speaker is the equalizer. It comes on a default setting which sounds good for any type of general use, but the equalizer on the App allows you to choose between several preset equalizer settings as well as creating your own custom setting to enhance whatever you are listening to. I really like the custom equalizer setting, as I have been able to play with it and create a custom setting to listen to music the way I like it best, with heavier bass and treble and lower midranges. Overall, this is really a nice little portable speaker with impressive sound for its size and a useful App to go with it. I would definitely recommend it!

This a great speaker that sounds pretty good for a smaller speaker. It came charged at about 75% (my estimate) which was pretty nice. I love the lights and the fact that you can change the colors so its either one color or a variety of colors. The light is pretty much dancing to the beat of whatever song your jamming to. Its a usb-c charging cable, which I def prefer over the older usb cables. The sound quality is really good and it can get pretty loud. The bass is ok, but it does bump a little. I think I prefer a little bass for a speaker this size than one that sounds like its gonna fall apart because there is too much bass. It just depends on what you like. It’s a nice size speaker that can fit in your backpack so you can take it to the beach or on a bike ride or to the park. I would definitely recommend this speaker.

I just got my Soundform Flare 2 Bluetooth speaker and I love it! What a cool little speaker. Where to start….how about the design and look. The vibrant LED rings at the top and bottom of the device are gorgeous. You can have several different light patterns to fit your mood; I have mine set to solid blue that’s slowly pulsing at the moment. There are some cool looking options to have it flash along with your music as well. It feels well built. I know Anker has a solid reputation for quality though this is my first Anker product. Now to the meat of the review, how does it sound? Pretty dang good I must say. Now it’s a single small speaker, it can’t compete with my main sound system. But for a single, small speaker it’s fantastic in my opinion. Put it in the middle of a room and it really does a good job of filling that room with music. It’s immersive 360 degree sound is impressive. Bass response is really solid too for such a little thing. I’ve had a few wireless speakers in my day and this one is the best sounding. It also seems to be decent on battery life. It claims to have a 12 hours charge and that feels about right. Living next to a river as I do, I love that it’s water proof. Once the weather warms back up it will be down there testing that capacity to the max. I like the feature of being able to link multiple speakers together. Though I only have 1 I may get another one or two at some point in the future. All in all this is a great device. Well built, looks cool and most importantly it sounds great. I would definitely recommend this to a friend.

This is a great sounding bluetooth speaker in a rather small size. The 360 sound is a nice feature to have, if you have it outside you can hear from from all sides. There is a good bass sound, too, sort of amazing for such a small speaker. The other feature most important to me is water protection. This can be submerged in water and be fine. The perfect outdoor speaker for the pool. The lights are nice, but at night can be a little distracting, but they can be customized to be more relaxing. There is also an EQ for changing sound settings, but I’ve found the default settings to be fine for my needs. It charges over USB-C, which is nice as I have most of my other devices with USB-C connectors. And, it charges rather fast, around 3-4 hours for a full charge. I’m managing to get around 12 hours out of a charge. I only have one of these, but you can pair multiples to sync lighting and sound. This seems like a cool feature, and these are affordable enough that I will probably get another and try that out.

The Soundcore Flare 2 is a portable Bluetooth speaker that is pretty small but packs a decent amount of sound. It has a nice design that does not take up a lot of space and can blend in just about anywhere. There are some lights on the top and bottom rings that have multicolor pulses. I am not too big on the colors or the lights, but they are there if you want them and they are easy to turn off. I am impressed with the overall 360-degree sound, build quality and battery life. I was averaging around 12 hours of use with the lights on. I think this speaker is perfect for a small space such as an office or bedroom, but outdoor use, in my opinion, is not a strong suite, however, it does have the ability to link up with other speakers of the same for over 100+, so that would make up for the lack of sound I would think. I was not able to try this feature since I only have one. Another nice feature of this is you can charge it with a normal USB Type C cable, which makes it nice that you do not have to carry around a proprietary charger for it. Overall, this is a neat little speaker and provides sound that will be more than adequate for small spaces and I use it in my office at work and it has been perfect.

This speaker isn’t large in size but packs quite a punch. The bass boost is an awesome feature that enhances the sound experience. The sound is best described as clean - there’s no interference, no static, the words are sharp and clear and the sound is just overall clean. I genuinely love this speaker more than my Bose, and I thought nothing would ever top that. The lights synced with the music are a neat feature but not a selling point for me. Battery life is excellent! I was super impressed with the longevity. Durable, long life, excellent sound, charges quickly, you really can’t find a better deal out there for a speaker this size. You’ll love it!

This speaker works well with my phone, iPad, tv and laptop through Bluetooth so it's very convenient and versatile. It's pretty neat with lightshow, we decided to have a fun night with music to get us in celebration mood though it'll be so different than ever before. We all had fun together, even though it's just us from our household. It made our night. You have the option to turn off the light show if you choose though. Love the 360 sound so around. It was quick and easy to connect. The battery is pretty good too, needed charging after using a few days but it charged pretty quickly. The 1 downfall is it did have a jack so you can't connect without Bluetooth and there was a little delay while watching Netflix. Noone ender complained but I noticed it. But the volume and sound is great!

Great sound in a small speaker, the lights are nice, and partycast is fantastic. On its own, this is a good speaker. Solid build, good sound for the size, long battery life, pretty lights. USB-C for charging, nice to be in the modern world. The cloth cover feels great, and the 360 sound is as advertised, not really directional at all so it can fill a room. But it really shines in groups. I have three, and can get good sound filling both the front room and a reasonably sized living room, or to get sound evenly distributed to the whole front yard at once without drowning out any given area. Overall, a really nice speaker design that I am greatly enjoying.