![]() 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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