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Anker Soundcore Flare 2
56points
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€65
€85
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Anker Soundcore Flare 2
JBL Flip 4
Why is Anker Soundcore Flare 2 better than JBL Flip 4?
- 20 Hz lower low-frequency?
50 Hzvs70 Hz - 4W more audio output power?
2 x 10Wvs2 x 8W - 1.73x more battery power?
5200 mAhvs3000 mAh - 0.5 hours shorter charge time?
3 hoursvs3.5 hours - Has voice commands?
- Has USB Type-C?
- 0.5 years more years under manufacturer's warranty?
1.5 yearsvs1 years - Has AirPlay?
Why is JBL Flip 4 better than Anker Soundcore Flare 2?
- Has an AUX input?
- 70 g lighter?
515 gvs585 g - 92 mm shorter?
68 mmvs160 mm - 19 mm thinner?
70 mmvs89 mm
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Price comparison
Anker Soundcore Flare 2
Soundcore Flare 2 Altoparlante Bluetooth Anker, impermeabile IPX7, audio a 360° per riproduzione per 12 o...Soundcore Flare 2 Altoparlante Bluetooth Anker, impermeabile IPX7, audio a 360° per riproduzione per 12 ore, altoparlante wireless da 20 W con PartyCast
€65
JBL Flip 4
JBL Flip 4 nero - Altoparlante Bluetooth impermeabile, portatile e resistente
€85
JBL Flip 4 nero - Altoparlante Bluetooth impermeabile, portatile e resistente
€70
JBL Flip 4 Altoparlante Radiatore Destro Nero
€12
JBL Flip 4 Altoparlante Originale
€18
User reviews
Overall rating
Anker Soundcore Flare 2
8.5
2 User reviews
Anker Soundcore Flare 2
8.5/10
2 User reviews
JBL Flip 4
9.2
6 User reviews
JBL Flip 4
9.2/10
6 User reviews
Features
Build quality
10.0/10
2 votes
8.7/10
6 votes
Sound quality
9.0/10
2 votes
8.7/10
6 votes
Design
10.0/10
2 votes
8.3/10
6 votes
Value for money
10.0/10
2 votes
8.2/10
6 votes
Portability
10.0/10
2 votes
9.5/10
6 votes
Comments
Mike
1 year ago
7 / 10
Great portable waterproof, but lack stereo pairing
Mike
1 year ago
7 / 10
I bought two of these on amazon to replace my aging/failing Boom3 and Boom2. Sound was great. Lights on top that dance to music were cool, and while its easy to pair multiple speakers in "party mode", the flare 2 do NOT pair in stereo (a feature called True Wireless Stereo or TWS). I contacted Soundcore support and they let me know the similar models that DO support TWS are: Soundcore Flare+, Soundcore Flare Mini.In summary - if you want a great value for money waterproof bluetooth speaker - and don't care about pairing two speakers for stereo sound. buy this. If you do care about stereo - look at the other options.
Pros
- Cool Light Rings that change with music
- Waterproof
- High Build Quality
- USB-C power
- Decent app to control speaker
Cons
- No True Wireless Stereo (TW)
- App only lets you see one speaker at a time
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ARTEM_4ik
11 months ago
10 / 10
Колонка хорошая все ок
ARTEM_4ik
11 months ago
10 / 10
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Design
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IPX7
IPX7
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
volume
1267.36 cm³
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Flip 4)
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
drivers count
2
2
A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.
driver unit size
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Anker Soundcore Flare 2)
40 mm
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
has a neodymium magnet
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
control panel placed on a device
✔Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✔JBL Flip 4
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
travel bag is included
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has a touch screen
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✔JBL Flip 4
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
Sound quality
has stereo speakers
✔Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✔JBL Flip 4
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has a subwoofer
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.
highest frequency
20000 Hz
20000 Hz
The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
lowest frequency
50 Hz
70 Hz
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
audio output power
2 x 10W
2 x 8W
Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.
Has a passive radiator
✔Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✔JBL Flip 4
A passive radiator is a type of driver (speaker) that doesn't have a voice coil and a magnet. The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep bass tones.
number of microphones
1
1
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a noise-canceling microphone
✔Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✔JBL Flip 4
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Anker Soundcore Flare 2)
80 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio is a measure that compares the level of a desired signal (meaningful information) to the level of background noise (unwanted signal), the bigger the less perceived noise.
Power
battery power
5200 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Battery life
12 hours
12 hours
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
charge time
3 hours
3.5 hours
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
has a battery level indicator
✔Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✔JBL Flip 4
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has a rechargeable battery
✔Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✔JBL Flip 4
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a removable battery
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has wireless charging
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
operating power consumption
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Anker Soundcore Flare 2)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Flip 4)
How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
annual power consumption
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Anker Soundcore Flare 2)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Flip 4)
The more power per year a device consumes, the less energy efficient it is, making it more costly over time.
Connectivity
multipoint count
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Anker Soundcore Flare 2)
3
Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Bluetooth version
4.2
4.2
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
Device supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has an AUX input
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✔JBL Flip 4
An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.
has aptX Lossless
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
has LDAC
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX Adaptive
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX HD
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
Features
Can be used wirelessly
✔Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✔JBL Flip 4
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
supports a remote smartphone
✔Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✔JBL Flip 4
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has voice commands
✔Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
Has a radio
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
Has voice prompts
✔Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
With voice prompts, you will automatically receive information via audio messages –for instance, you may find out that the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
has a mute function
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
works as a power bank
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
The power bank feature allows you to use the battery to charge other devices, such as your smartphone.
has a sleep timer
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
A sleep timer is a function that shuts off the power after a preset amount of time.
internal storage
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Anker Soundcore Flare 2)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Flip 4)
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Miscellaneous
supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
✖Anker Soundcore Flare 2
✖JBL Flip 4
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.
Price comparison
Anker Soundcore Flare 2
Soundcore Flare 2 Altoparlante Bluetooth Anker, impermeabile IPX7, audio a 360° per riproduzione per 12 o...Soundcore Flare 2 Altoparlante Bluetooth Anker, impermeabile IPX7, audio a 360° per riproduzione per 12 ore, altoparlante wireless da 20 W con PartyCast
€65
JBL Flip 4
JBL Flip 4 nero - Altoparlante Bluetooth impermeabile, portatile e resistente
€85
JBL Flip 4 nero - Altoparlante Bluetooth impermeabile, portatile e resistente
€70
JBL Flip 4 Altoparlante Radiatore Destro Nero
€12
JBL Flip 4 Altoparlante Originale
€18
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