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product_id: 42998517
title: "Anker Upgraded Soundcore Boost Bluetooth Speaker with Well-Balanced Sound, BassUp, 12H Playtime, USB-C, IPX7 Waterproof, Wireless Customizable EQ via App, Stereo Pairing, Portable Speaker for Music"
brand: "anker"
price: "R97"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 9
category: "Anker"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/42998517-anker-upgraded-soundcore-boost-bluetooth-speaker-with-well-balanced-sound
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# IPX7 waterproof rating 10W × 2 stereo power 12-hour battery life Anker Upgraded Soundcore Boost Bluetooth Speaker with Well-Balanced Sound, BassUp, 12H Playtime, USB-C, IPX7 Waterproof, Wireless Customizable EQ via App, Stereo Pairing, Portable Speaker for Music

**Brand:** anker
**Price:** R97
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Boost your vibe, rain or shine — sound that moves with you!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Anker Upgraded Soundcore Boost Bluetooth Speaker with Well-Balanced Sound, BassUp, 12H Playtime, USB-C, IPX7 Waterproof, Wireless Customizable EQ via App, Stereo Pairing, Portable Speaker for Music by anker
- **How much does it cost?** R97 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/42998517-anker-upgraded-soundcore-boost-bluetooth-speaker-with-well-balanced-sound)

## Best For

- anker enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted anker brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **IPX7 Waterproof Durability:** Take your music anywhere—rain, pool, or shower—without missing a beat.
- • **BassUp Technology for Deep Beats:** Feel every pulse with real-time bass boost that energizes your playlist.
- • **Titanium Drivers with 40kHz Treble:** Experience crystal-clear highs and rich, balanced sound that elevates every note.
- • **Customizable EQ & Wireless Stereo Pairing:** Tailor your sound via app and double the impact with seamless stereo sync.
- • **12-Hour Nonstop Playtime + USB-C Fast Charging:** Keep the party going all day and power your phone on the go.

## Overview

The Anker Soundcore Boost Bluetooth Speaker delivers powerful 20W stereo sound with advanced BassUp technology and titanium drivers for crisp highs up to 40kHz. Its IPX7 waterproof rating ensures durability for outdoor and shower use, while a 12-hour battery life with USB-C fast charging keeps your music going all day. Customize your audio experience via the Soundcore app and enjoy immersive stereo sound by pairing two speakers wirelessly. Compact, portable, and designed for the millennial professional who demands both style and substance.

## Description

Model Number: A3145Key FeaturesHuge Sound: Titanium drivers deliver louder sound with a frequency range that extends up to 40kHz for brighter treble with incredible detail. BassUp Technology: Our proprietary technology intensifies bass in real-time to ensure the thumping beats pack an extra punch. IPX7 Protection: Soundcore Boost Bluetooth speaker is fully waterproof to withstand even complete submersion in water. Extended Playtime: 12 hours of playtime gives you more time to spend listening to all your favorite tunes. Charge Other Devices: Use Soundcore Boost Bluetooth speaker to charge other devices while you listen. Soundcore App: Customize the EQ and tailor the sound to your favorite music. Wireless Stereo Pairing: Enjoy big stereo sound when 2 Soundcore Boost speakers are paired wirelessly. Convenient Pairing: Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC connection for Android phones. Built-In Microphone: Answer calls via Soundcore Boost Bluetooth speaker. Fast Charging: Via the USB-C connection. Note: This upgraded Soundcore Boost speaker does not have an AUX port. SpecificationsBluetooth Version: 5.0Audio Output: 10W × 2 Battery Capacity: 5200mAhCharge Time: 4 HoursBluetooth Frequency Range: 20mSound Frequency Range: 60Hz ~ 40kHZTHD+N: <1%Model Number: A3145What’s In The BoxSoundcore BoostQuick Start GuideUSB-A to USB-C Cable

Review: Fantastic Value - Stereo Mode is Not Perfect, But Awesome - Firstly, this is a review is specifically aimed at the use of two speakers in stereo mode. This is the reason I bought these speakers. So if that's your interest, I've provided detail below. The overall sound quality goes up SIGNIFICANTLY when using two of these speakers in Stereo mode, in comparison with a single speaker. If you can afford two, then I'd say buy two, because two of them sound about 5x better than one. That said, as a standalone speaker it's a great speaker for the money, Anker proves itself over and over to be a cutting edge company that cares about making good products. I've purchased their goods for many years and I've never been disappointed. The sound quality of this speaker is excellent given it's price tag (for me $49.99 USD). I can't imagine anyone not being happy with it given the build quality and price and sound. For fun I compared the sound quality against my single $299 Bose Mini-SoundLink II speaker, and of course the Bose is much richer and cleaner, but considering the Soundcore Boost is 1/6th the price of the Bose, it performed absolutely outstanding!! So again, I would recommend the Soundcore highly. Battery life so far (owned them for a month), is very impressive. Nice work Anker!!! STEREO MODE FUNCTION: Key Points - Quite a few people in the reviews complain that the stereo mode function is unreliable, and some seem to think its terrible and claim it's very difficult to use. I'd agree that it *was* ... until I figured out how to use it properly, and then it's been pretty easy, ... so, more on this below for those that care. On the issue of stereo connectivity, one should first consider that it's a $100 set of speakers and this is relatively new technology, so perhaps expectations shouldn't be so high? One also needs to understand that the speakers will perform differently depending on the hardware they are interacting with, and various other factors, such as speaker placement. THEY WILL NOT PERFORM AS SUCCESSFULLY IN STEREO MODE WITH ALL INPUT DEVICES. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THIS. Here are my detailed findings: - In my case, the speakers operate in stereo mode *almost* perfectly with my iPhone XR and my girlfriend's IMac Pro, but do not do so well with my Hewlett Packard PC running Windows 10, so I've given up trying to use the speakers with my PC. It's a bit disappointing, but again, what can I expect for $100 bucks?! - Note that the sound WILL drop out occasionally even on the Apple devices for maybe 0.2-0.5 seconds, which can be annoying, but it doesn't happen very often, and sometimes I can play music for many hours without a single issue. So for the price, I can easily deal with these minor disturbances. The problem seems to be worse when streaming online movies. They perform great with streaming Apple music. - Getting the speakers synced up with each other and connected in stereo mode with my device for the first time could be tricky and frustrating. On top of that Anker's instructions to set them up are PATHETICALLY bad (Come on Anker ... REALLY?), so it takes a bit of messing around to figure it out. It seems best to follow a specific sequence of events each time, if they are to connect reliably in stereo mode. It seems that the device connects to one of the speakers first, and then the second speaker connects to the first speaker to create stereo mode, so this creates a linear connection rather than a network type connection. One doesn't want to attempt to connect the device to both speakers if the intent is to use Stereo Mode. Therefore here's what I've found successful: 1. (see photos provided) Label one of your speakers with a number 1 (using a sticker that you can see in the dark). Label the other number 2 (Or label them A & B, whatever, just some what that you can easily tell them apart). It's good to make the stickers in the shape of an arrow so it's easy to see which direction the sound comes out. Why Anker made these into homogeneous rectangular prisms is beyond me ... one shouldn't have to carefully examine a portable speaker every time they put it down to make sure it's facing the right way, and, it would be nice to be able to see the buttons in a dimly lit room, but they are very flat with very little texture (see photo). 2. MAKE IT A POLICY TO CONNECT YOUR DEVICE ONLY TO SPEAKER 1. Do not allow your device to pair to Speaker 2 ever, and if you do create a pairing with Speaker 2 by accident, delete that connection from your device. 3. Once labeled, power on ONLY Speaker 1 and pair it to your device. 4. Once the device is paired to Speaker 1, then turn on Speaker 2. Then use some combination of the TWS buttons under the rubber connection protectors and the power buttons, to pair the speakers together in Stereo Mode. This can be tricky, and Anker's instructions don't make it very clear what order to do this so it works easily. I just kept pressing them in various ways until the two speakers paired. When they pair, a sound is emitted from both speakers. Then you're ready to go and if your lucky, you won't have to do this again! 5. When you're done listening just touch either power button and both speakers will shut down, COOL! 6. IMPORTANT: When you return to use your speakers another day, turn on Speaker 1 first and wait for the goofy sound. Then power on Speaker 2, and it will make the same goofy sound, then after a moment, both speakers should repeat the goofy sound together indicating they've auto-paired. You are then ready to play music from your paired device in stereo! 7. To add another device, shut down Speaker 2, pair the 2nd device to Speaker 1, and it should work just like your first device. Since getting this process down, they've worked great. Why Anker didn't explain all this more clearly is nuts. They only provide a tiny leaflet with silly, difficult to interpret diagrams on them. Kitschy and cute maybe, but stupid. My only serious complaint. These speakers are great for the money and I recommend them highly ... just understand they have limitations.
Review: A really amazing speaker! - I have a friend that has a Bose soundlink mini II that made me want to get a small bluetooth speaker. The $150. price tag sent me off to find a cheaper alternative and I searched online, high and low, read reviews of different speakers, specs, youtube reviews and even went to best buy to listen to every single speaker on the shelf but I couldn't find anything cheaper than the Bose that sounded good enough. There were several others that sound great, like the UE Mega boom I think, the most expensive one and the super high end JBL that was around $300. I even looked on Ebay and found some of the JBL's that were new that were way cheaper than in the store, knockoffs! I nearly gave up my search but found a review on this speaker and since I found it on desertcart I figured why not give it a try. I am so glad I did. Pros: The price: for under $100 you sure can't beat that The Look: Nice look, rubbery top and bottom with nice fabric around the front side and back. The Size: It's not too big and doesn't weigh a lot but isn't light as a feather, this thing does have a little weight to it The unboxing experience: The box that this comes in is a heavy duty cardboard box, the packaging is very nice! If you like the way that Apple packages their products to be just right, Anker has done a fantastic job of making the unboxing experience great as well. It's nice that you can plug your phone into this speaker to keep it charged but obviously this will reduce the run time of the speaker. Charging: Micro USB (A short cable is included but no brick. Just use your phone brick) Output: Bluetooth and the device also has an option to use the 3.5MM headphone port to receive input from your device of choice. Audio Quality/Volume: The sound is very clear, If you like music with Bass you'll want to use it with the UP button activated, the speaker gets loud enough to really get into the music! Neutral No removable battery or user serviceable battery, no screws or panels that can be removed. Negative With the UP button off, the sound is clear and loud but flat as can be. Conclusion I wish the UP (Bass boost button) was by default in the on position and the button would be used to reduce the bass if needed. Turn the UP button on and it sounds great and not a cheap boomy bass. The speaker does use passive drivers but not an issue. I would put this thing up against a Bose SoundLink Mini II any day and for the price you really can't beat it. The warranty is great for this. I did have an issue with charging and got the device replaced twice. Here's the scenario: The first one came, charged it up and it worked properly. I used it and drained the battery after many hours of listening, the problem came with charging it. The device took a charge, no issues there however I found that if you do not take it off the charger and leave it for several days and disconnect the charging cable (Micro USB) the battery would be dead. The charger I used was an Anker charger and was plugged in the entire time. I did some testing and found that if you charge it up and take it off the charger within several hours of it reaching full capacity it was fine. Anker sent me a second one and had the same problem. They determined that there must have been an issue with a batch of devices. I haven't used the 3rd one yet but will see if the issue continues. Before they sent out the third one they checked to make sure I got a new one out of a different batch. Hopefully this one is good to go. This is a very minor annoyance and not something I would say is an issue enough not to buy it. The sound quality outweighs the annoyance of needing to remember to take it off the charger within a couple of hours of it completing the charge. Be sure to keep the order number, it'll stay in your desertcart purchase list but Anker will need it to do an RMA if necessary. Also they may say look on the bottom for the serial number, it's in the battery compartment.

## Features

- Enhanced Sound Experience: Boost your music with the Anker Soundcore Boost Bluetooth speaker, featuring BassUp technology that intensifies the beat and energizes your dance tracks. Ideal for shower, outdoor, and waterproof use, this speaker delivers an immersive audio experience.
- High-Quality Titanium Drivers: Enjoy well-balanced sound with treble that stretches up to 40kHz, bringing out the distinctive details of your favorite songs. This Bluetooth speaker is suitable for both indoor and outdoor listening.
- IPX7 Waterproof Protection: Fear no spills or downpours with the Soundcore Boost Bluetooth speaker, designed with IPX7-rated waterproof protection to withstand various water conditions. Bring your speaker to the shower, outdoor adventures, or poolside parties without worry.
- Personalized EQ Settings: Customize your listening experience by downloading the Soundcore app and tailoring the EQ to your favorite genres. Enhance your favorite songs and discover new dimensions of audio quality with this Bluetooth speaker.
- Extended 12-Hour Playtime: Keep the music playing from dusk till dawn with the Soundcore Boost Bluetooth speaker's 12-hour playtime. Plus, conveniently charge your phone via the USB-C port on the speaker when it's out of battery, ensuring you never miss a beat.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01N4V4X5M |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Battery Capacity | 5200 Milliamp Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42,806 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,116 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bluetooth Range | 20 Meters |
| Charging Time | 4 Hours |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Control Method | App |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (34,080) |
| Date First Available | February 1, 2017 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00848061041125, 00848061063738 |
| Impedance | 4 Ohms |
| Included Components | Quick Start Guide, Speaker, USB-C Cable |
| Input Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Waterproof | TRUE |
| Item Weight | 1.29 pounds |
| Item model number | AK-A3145011 |
| Manufacturer | Anker |
| Maximum Range | 20 Meters |
| Model Name | A3145 |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 7.5"D x 2.4"W x 2.6"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Home, Outdoor, Shower |
| Shape | Rectangular Prism |
| Speaker Size | 19.3 Centimeters |
| Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
| Special Feature | Stereo Pairing, Waterproof |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.1 |
| UPC | 848061063738 848061041125 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth, NFC |
| Woofer Diameter | 62 Millimeters |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** Anker
- **Connectivity Technology:** wired, wireless
- **Frequency Response:** 70 Hz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 20 Watts

## Images

![Anker Upgraded Soundcore Boost Bluetooth Speaker with Well-Balanced Sound, BassUp, 12H Playtime, USB-C, IPX7 Waterproof, Wireless Customizable EQ via App, Stereo Pairing, Portable Speaker for Music - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZVrRZLTcL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can use the usb port to play music?**
A: There are 2 USB ports: the smaller port  is an input for charging the battery in the speaker. The other port is for charging an external device such as a smart phone. In between the 2 ports is a 3mm auxiliary input for connecting the speaker with a cable directly to your smartphone or MP3 player or portable CD player. I doubt that either USB port can be used as a way to input music into the speaker, but I don’t know for sure.

**Q: Can you change tracks from the speaker's buttons?**
A: In the newest version with the USB-C and TWS button (shipping as of November 2020) you can push the play button 3 times to go back to prior track

**Q: Is it better than the 20w premium anker speaker? louder?**
A: Yes, this one is better in my opinion. The 20W Premium I had for about a year and it is still better than most speakers. The Boost however, has more features that the 20W doesn't offer (dust and water resistance, charge out port, etc.). You can't go wrong with either one but the Boost is louder and has better bass with the BassUp feature activated.

**Q: For by the pool.. need volume and quality of sound. go with boost or sport xl? need fast answer before prime day**
A: My Sport XL works great out at the pool. Also you know, it's water resistant.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Value - Stereo Mode is Not Perfect, But Awesome
*by L***E on October 23, 2023*

Firstly, this is a review is specifically aimed at the use of two speakers in stereo mode. This is the reason I bought these speakers. So if that's your interest, I've provided detail below. The overall sound quality goes up SIGNIFICANTLY when using two of these speakers in Stereo mode, in comparison with a single speaker. If you can afford two, then I'd say buy two, because two of them sound about 5x better than one. That said, as a standalone speaker it's a great speaker for the money, Anker proves itself over and over to be a cutting edge company that cares about making good products. I've purchased their goods for many years and I've never been disappointed. The sound quality of this speaker is excellent given it's price tag (for me $49.99 USD). I can't imagine anyone not being happy with it given the build quality and price and sound. For fun I compared the sound quality against my single $299 Bose Mini-SoundLink II speaker, and of course the Bose is much richer and cleaner, but considering the Soundcore Boost is 1/6th the price of the Bose, it performed absolutely outstanding!! So again, I would recommend the Soundcore highly. Battery life so far (owned them for a month), is very impressive. Nice work Anker!!! STEREO MODE FUNCTION: Key Points - Quite a few people in the reviews complain that the stereo mode function is unreliable, and some seem to think its terrible and claim it's very difficult to use. I'd agree that it *was* ... until I figured out how to use it properly, and then it's been pretty easy, ... so, more on this below for those that care. On the issue of stereo connectivity, one should first consider that it's a $100 set of speakers and this is relatively new technology, so perhaps expectations shouldn't be so high? One also needs to understand that the speakers will perform differently depending on the hardware they are interacting with, and various other factors, such as speaker placement. THEY WILL NOT PERFORM AS SUCCESSFULLY IN STEREO MODE WITH ALL INPUT DEVICES. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THIS. Here are my detailed findings: - In my case, the speakers operate in stereo mode *almost* perfectly with my iPhone XR and my girlfriend's IMac Pro, but do not do so well with my Hewlett Packard PC running Windows 10, so I've given up trying to use the speakers with my PC. It's a bit disappointing, but again, what can I expect for $100 bucks?! - Note that the sound WILL drop out occasionally even on the Apple devices for maybe 0.2-0.5 seconds, which can be annoying, but it doesn't happen very often, and sometimes I can play music for many hours without a single issue. So for the price, I can easily deal with these minor disturbances. The problem seems to be worse when streaming online movies. They perform great with streaming Apple music. - Getting the speakers synced up with each other and connected in stereo mode with my device for the first time could be tricky and frustrating. On top of that Anker's instructions to set them up are PATHETICALLY bad (Come on Anker ... REALLY?), so it takes a bit of messing around to figure it out. It seems best to follow a specific sequence of events each time, if they are to connect reliably in stereo mode. It seems that the device connects to one of the speakers first, and then the second speaker connects to the first speaker to create stereo mode, so this creates a linear connection rather than a network type connection. One doesn't want to attempt to connect the device to both speakers if the intent is to use Stereo Mode. Therefore here's what I've found successful: 1. (see photos provided) Label one of your speakers with a number 1 (using a sticker that you can see in the dark). Label the other number 2 (Or label them A & B, whatever, just some what that you can easily tell them apart). It's good to make the stickers in the shape of an arrow so it's easy to see which direction the sound comes out. Why Anker made these into homogeneous rectangular prisms is beyond me ... one shouldn't have to carefully examine a portable speaker every time they put it down to make sure it's facing the right way, and, it would be nice to be able to see the buttons in a dimly lit room, but they are very flat with very little texture (see photo). 2. MAKE IT A POLICY TO CONNECT YOUR DEVICE ONLY TO SPEAKER 1. Do not allow your device to pair to Speaker 2 ever, and if you do create a pairing with Speaker 2 by accident, delete that connection from your device. 3. Once labeled, power on ONLY Speaker 1 and pair it to your device. 4. Once the device is paired to Speaker 1, then turn on Speaker 2. Then use some combination of the TWS buttons under the rubber connection protectors and the power buttons, to pair the speakers together in Stereo Mode. This can be tricky, and Anker's instructions don't make it very clear what order to do this so it works easily. I just kept pressing them in various ways until the two speakers paired. When they pair, a sound is emitted from both speakers. Then you're ready to go and if your lucky, you won't have to do this again! 5. When you're done listening just touch either power button and both speakers will shut down, COOL! 6. IMPORTANT: When you return to use your speakers another day, turn on Speaker 1 first and wait for the goofy sound. Then power on Speaker 2, and it will make the same goofy sound, then after a moment, both speakers should repeat the goofy sound together indicating they've auto-paired. You are then ready to play music from your paired device in stereo! 7. To add another device, shut down Speaker 2, pair the 2nd device to Speaker 1, and it should work just like your first device. Since getting this process down, they've worked great. Why Anker didn't explain all this more clearly is nuts. They only provide a tiny leaflet with silly, difficult to interpret diagrams on them. Kitschy and cute maybe, but stupid. My only serious complaint. These speakers are great for the money and I recommend them highly ... just understand they have limitations.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A really amazing speaker!
*by M***N on November 12, 2018*

I have a friend that has a Bose soundlink mini II that made me want to get a small bluetooth speaker. The $150. price tag sent me off to find a cheaper alternative and I searched online, high and low, read reviews of different speakers, specs, youtube reviews and even went to best buy to listen to every single speaker on the shelf but I couldn't find anything cheaper than the Bose that sounded good enough. There were several others that sound great, like the UE Mega boom I think, the most expensive one and the super high end JBL that was around $300. I even looked on Ebay and found some of the JBL's that were new that were way cheaper than in the store, knockoffs! I nearly gave up my search but found a review on this speaker and since I found it on Amazon I figured why not give it a try. I am so glad I did. Pros: The price: for under $100 you sure can't beat that The Look: Nice look, rubbery top and bottom with nice fabric around the front side and back. The Size: It's not too big and doesn't weigh a lot but isn't light as a feather, this thing does have a little weight to it The unboxing experience: The box that this comes in is a heavy duty cardboard box, the packaging is very nice! If you like the way that Apple packages their products to be just right, Anker has done a fantastic job of making the unboxing experience great as well. It's nice that you can plug your phone into this speaker to keep it charged but obviously this will reduce the run time of the speaker. Charging: Micro USB (A short cable is included but no brick. Just use your phone brick) Output: Bluetooth and the device also has an option to use the 3.5MM headphone port to receive input from your device of choice. Audio Quality/Volume: The sound is very clear, If you like music with Bass you'll want to use it with the UP button activated, the speaker gets loud enough to really get into the music! Neutral No removable battery or user serviceable battery, no screws or panels that can be removed. Negative With the UP button off, the sound is clear and loud but flat as can be. Conclusion I wish the UP (Bass boost button) was by default in the on position and the button would be used to reduce the bass if needed. Turn the UP button on and it sounds great and not a cheap boomy bass. The speaker does use passive drivers but not an issue. I would put this thing up against a Bose SoundLink Mini II any day and for the price you really can't beat it. The warranty is great for this. I did have an issue with charging and got the device replaced twice. Here's the scenario: The first one came, charged it up and it worked properly. I used it and drained the battery after many hours of listening, the problem came with charging it. The device took a charge, no issues there however I found that if you do not take it off the charger and leave it for several days and disconnect the charging cable (Micro USB) the battery would be dead. The charger I used was an Anker charger and was plugged in the entire time. I did some testing and found that if you charge it up and take it off the charger within several hours of it reaching full capacity it was fine. Anker sent me a second one and had the same problem. They determined that there must have been an issue with a batch of devices. I haven't used the 3rd one yet but will see if the issue continues. Before they sent out the third one they checked to make sure I got a new one out of a different batch. Hopefully this one is good to go. This is a very minor annoyance and not something I would say is an issue enough not to buy it. The sound quality outweighs the annoyance of needing to remember to take it off the charger within a couple of hours of it completing the charge. Be sure to keep the order number, it'll stay in your amazon purchase list but Anker will need it to do an RMA if necessary. Also they may say look on the bottom for the serial number, it's in the battery compartment.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect upgrade to older Anker Soundcore speaker
*by S***. on December 1, 2025*

I am only 1 day in on this speaker, but love it so far. It replaces another SoundCore, an A3102, that I have had since 2017. It still works fine, but it was recently promoted to be my under-the-monitor speaker for my Mac Studio, and when programs like 'Stranger Things', it was struggling to keep up. The A3102 is only 6 watts!. The soundtrack was too broad, and the dialogue was particularly hard to hear. This unit fixed all of that. The music soundtrack is perfect, the dialog crisp, and the sound profile is very flat (how I prefer it: It has a 'Bass Up' feature I have not tried, but I am not really interested in that for use under my monitor for things like Apple TV and Netflix.) I did have to keep turning it down during particularly loud scenes in the last two episodes of Season 5 (S5-3 and S5-4) that have dropped so far. It has a broad volume range to be sure. It helps I am sitting right here facing it. The A3102 is still good and will move on to its next purpose .... probably tossed in the luggage for trips, etc.

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