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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 154 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers admire the Anker Flare 2's sound quality, including its bass response and impressive volume. Many appreciate its waterproof design, ease of use, and fun light features. The long battery life and convenient connectivity are also frequently praised. A small number of users mentioned difficulty discerning the top-mounted buttons.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Neat little speaker for small spaces

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    Tech Insider Network Member
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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Sound for the Price Range - with Lights!

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    Tech Insider Network Member
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Soundcore - Flare 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a solid product for an attractive price. Easy to pair, comfortable to hold, with a solid feel. It produces good sound with strong bass (when 'bass boost' is selected). It can easily fill a large room as well. The lights are a definite addition for festive gatherings and general mood-setting. They can be programmed according to multiple options. As with most bluetooth speakers in this price range, the sound tends to become less distinct and slightly distorted at high volume. These are not made for hi-fidelity listening, but offer decent every-day sound at a good price - with the nice addition of lights.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this!!!

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    Tech Insider Network Member
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So many good things with this little speaker!!! 1) Sound is amazing! I listen to music with the base and podcasts, phone calls, and books without the base. 2) The lights are cool!!! They are adjustable soft lights that are not blinding but make a nice "nightlight". Or, as I use it at night...lights off. 3) This speaker has some weight to it so my cat cannot knock it off the table or nightstand like he does with everything else, yet not heavy. 4) It paired so easily and the app works great. My daughter gets a kick out of turning it on and off when she is not home. I had to buy one for a friend after she tried to steal mine. Nice reasonably priced gift!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Battery life, Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Clean crisp sound

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    Tech Insider Network Member
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    easy setup, great sound and light effects

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    Tech Insider Network Member
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Soundcore Flare 2 portable Bluetooth speaker is an excellent Bluetooth speaker. I’ve used several Bluetooth speakers in recent years, and they’ve all been perfectly good devices. Setup is very simple. The manual recommends charging the device before using it, so I charged it for about a half-hour first. Then turn it on, power up your audio source, put it in pairing mode, and press the Bluetooth button on the speaker. Pairing happens almost immediately, and I’m listening to music. I paired this with both my smartphone and my home satellite radio receiver, and both worked fine. The setup guide recommends that you download the app as that allows control over the color patterns the device displays as the sound is heard. This works for any audio that is played through the phone. If you’re using another audio source, like I did with my satellite radio, the app does nothing because the phone is no longer paired with the device. To change the lighting effects in a situation like this, you press the “light effects” button on the top of the device. On the device itself on the top are the power button, the above-mentioned “light effects” button, up-and-down volume controls, and a “multi-function” button whose action depends on the context. In audio mode, it controls the music play (advance to the next song, repeat current song, etc.). In phone-answering mode, it answers, rejects, or ends calls or activates Siri or another voice assistant. On the side of the device are the USB-C charging port (underneath a flat rubber cover), a bass-boost button, and the Bluetooth pairing button. Included in the box is a USB-C charging cable but no AC adapter, which is pretty common these days in my experience. In use, the sound is excellent with good bass even without the bass boost activated. The light display is nice, but it’s more useful when the device is used in “playcast” mode, where you connect several Flare 2's to the same source and place them around the room for a party. In a situation like this one could each device set to a different light pattern and have a very attractive effect. Overall, if you need a Bluetooth speaker, you can’t go wrong with the Soundcore Flare 2.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Bluetooth speaker

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    Tech Insider Network Member
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small, but can fill a party with sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Tiny speaker big volume

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    Tech Insider Network Member
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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've owned a few Soundcore speakers over the years and have been impressed with most of them. This one was no exception. Pairring this with my phone was a breeze and the default sound had a pleasant balance of bass and treble. Most of the controls for the speaker can be found on top of the device, while logging into their app provides extra levels of customization including additional color pulse choices, setting your own EQ levels, and firmware updates for the device. The ability to pair multiple Soundcore speakers together to provide additional listening space is a nice touch, but unless you've bought into their ecosystem or have friends with similar speakers, you aren't likely to use this feature much. I had to take off one star for a bug in the current firmware where multi-color light settings will look good while the sound is off and then go crazy (not in a good way) when the music starts. This will hopefully be fixed in later firmware revisions as someone probably tied the cycle commands to the wrong EQ channel. Also, this speaker will likely not work well if you want to use it as a computer speaker. The few Bluetooth transmitters I tried produced noticeable audio lag when pair with the speaker. I had zero issues when paired with a phone though, so this is more of a OS/transmitter issue than a speaker issue, but I'm putting it out there for info.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sounds great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the portability. We take it outside on the deck or to the yard for a barbeque. Sounds great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Waterproof

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Anker - Soundcore Flare 2

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i have 2 of these, easy to link together, good range and yes is waterproof, used in shower. Small enough to carry around. Light pattern easy to change.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Crazy good sound - cool lights

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this speaker! Great, crisp, powerful sound and has different options with lighting to make you feel like you're in a club!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Bang for your buck!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good sound, good price, good battery life, quick charge and link multiples. App is so so. They've added a light marker near power button so you're oriented in the dark.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Music luving dog

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Well pleased with the sound. What others have said about it are all true. Will recommend to others. Music reproduction is top notch. Very good value for the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SOUNDCORE

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Order came earlier than expected. The speaker is perfect for a mid size room.

    I would recommend this to a friend