![]() Compared to the JBL Flip 4 (also priced at $99), the Flare offers a richer, fuller sound, as well as more extras, like the bass-boost and LED display. At $99, it won’t wreck anyone’s finances, but the performance is well and above anything else at this price point. If you’re in the market for a wireless speaker and don’t want to break the bank, the SoundCore Flare Plus is the obvious choice. Once powered on and pumping some jams, the Flare Plus has a tendency to take over any room and pack it full of sound. Soundstage or spaciousness can seem a bit overwhelming if unexpected. The speaker never seems peaky or harsh, but always on-point with a strong performance that belies its size and weight. Mids are equally well-handled, with plenty of clarity and fidelity for vocals and instrumentation alike. Lows are deep and articulate, with plenty of detail no blemishes. The Flare Plus delivers a rich and robust listening experience. But under the hood, the SoundCore Flare Plus also utilizes two extra tweeters in its dual driver setup for better clarity in the mids and highs. ![]() Add to this a taller and slightly wider form factor and you have two easily-differentiated models. New features over the original Flare include the ability to use the Flare Plus as a power bank, as well as the new-and-improved 20 hour battery life. I’ve pretty sure this thing could even take a tumble or two I tried to throw it around our review offices like a football, but my bosses put the kibosh on that pretty quick. However, the rubberized top and base – as well as the fabric-covered speaker element – clearly illustrate just how element-proof this speaker really is. ![]() Just holding it in your hand gives you the impression this speaker could stand up to anything. IPX7-rated, the Flare Plus is waterproof and then some. Just below the power button, and underneath a gasket-sealed rubber flap, you’ll find USB charging ports and a 3.5 mm aux input jack.Īt the base of the unit, and LED light offers two modes of operation – a pulsing, bright display that changes in time with the music, and a glowing, subdued display that offers a little less intense listening experience.īattery life is a decent 20 hours – though this might be stretched further if you don’t use the bass boost or the LED light. Playback controls dominate the top of the unit, while a power button and bluetooth pairing button occupy a panel on the back. The SoundCore Flare Plus arrives in some classy retail packaging with a micro-USB charging cable and a user manual.įeaturing a stylish cone design, the Flare Plus allows for complete 360-degree sound. ![]() But does the sound warrant the price? Anker SoundCore Flare Bluetooth Speaker Review Retailing at a competitive $99, this premium version of the original Flare arrives in a few days, on August 30th. Having tested two of their soundbars already, I was thrilled to check out the new Flare Plus (or Flare+) bluetooth speaker. But besides headphones, this company is rapidly gaining accolades for their speaker lineup. I’ve been a big fan of Anker SoundCore products since I demoed the game-changing, Bose-killing Space NC headphone. ![]()
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