Anker Soundcore mini, Super-Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 15-Hour Playtime, 66-Foot Bluetooth Range, Wireless Speaker with Enhanced Bass, Noise-Cancelling Microphone, for Outdoor, Travel, Home

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On orchestral tracks, such as the opening scene from John Adams’ The Gospel According to the Other Mary, the Mini 3 produces a bright, clear sound with some added depth in the lows—again, it's something you feel more so than hear because of the passive radiator that sends vibrations through surfaces. Its rotating volume button is a nice nod to a time when Polaroid's iconic cameras were must-have gadgets. Overall, the Anker SoundCore Mini docking station provides a practical and efficient way to charge your Anker SoundCore Mini Bluetooth speaker, while also ensuring it is protected and in optimal condition for use. Today, we have millions of users a month from around the world, and assess more than 1,000 products a year. Always read the official owner’s manual / instruction manual / user guide before using the product for the first time.

However, if you pair two of them together in stereo mode, the sound gets to a whole other level and indeed fills a larger room with sound. With a small apartment bedroom lacking table space or extra outlets, and looking for an upgrade from cruddy built-in iPhone speakers, I sought out this little guy and it was perfect. Available in three colors -- black, white smoke and stone blue (pictured) -- the speaker is IP67 dust- and waterproof, and rated for 12 hours of battery life at moderate volume levels.

Regarding battery life, a top-level mini speaker should deliver at least 10 hours of wireless playback between charges. Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. With its reliable construction and powerful sound output, it provides a versatile audio solution for various settings.

While the speaker drivers remain the same, the Qualcomm chipset that powers the speaker has been upgraded (the speaker uses Bluetooth 5. It's a fully waterproof Bluetooth speaker and available in three color options, although the blue version appears to be hard to find.House of Marley’s No Bounds is made of reclaimed, sustainably sourced, and recyclable materials like aluminum, cork, fabric, and silicone. It also gives you options if you end up in a field in the middle of nowhere without mobile internet.

Available in multiple color options and weighing around 8 ounces or 223 grams, it has an integrated strap and is fully waterproof with an IPX7 rating. I listen to sounds every night before bed: ocean waves, or a city rain, beach campfire, stuff like that. Like the Flip 5, it's rated for up to 12 hours of audio playback at moderate volume levels and charges via USB-C. These speakers are a little more grown-up looking than the previous go-to tiny pocket-money speaker suggestion, the Jam Classic.It's also worth noting that Bluetooth speakers from the same company can be daisy-chained together to augment their sound or paired together as a left-right stereo pair. Watch out for models with a lower star rating - some models can be quite restrictive, like only allow you to connect wirelessly or even only with wi-fi. com is a leading authority on technology, delivering lab-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. PCMag is obsessed with culture and tech, offering smart, spirited coverage of the products and innovations that shape our connected lives and the digital trends that keep us talking. Make sure the speaker is turned on and in pairing mode by pressing the Bluetooth button until you hear an audible tone.

The speaker also has a rugged build and intuitive controls with a button for pairing two units in stereo mode. It’s the sound that matters most, though, and we think most of you will be very impressed with what Anker has teased out of a speaker this small.

The speaker is waterproof with an IP67 rating that allows it to be submerged briefly in shallow water. The connectivity technology includes both wired and wireless options, providing flexibility in how you connect your devices. The activity centers’ straps can detach or break while a child is in the activity center, posing fall and injury hazards to the child.