3/20/2023 0 Comments Soundcore flare 2 waterproof![]() ![]() Not only is this one of best-sounding Bluetooth speakers around at this end of the market, it serves up a whopping 20 hours of playback from a single charge and, thanks to the arrival of its newest sibling, you'll find this slightly older model discounted across several retailers. The fact that we really like the JBL Charge 4 should come as no surprise to those who read our Charge 3 review – or the latest Charge 5 (above). Assuming you don't mind the lack of an aux-in port or inbuilt microphone (as seen in the Flip 4), you'll almost certainly be wowed by this speaker's sonic chops. Sound is impressively weighty and agile, with a good punch of bass and a real sense of openness and texture. There's also a PartyBoost button that helps you pair two PartyBoost-enabled speakers to create a stereo pair, or link over 100 PartyBoost-compatible speakers in mono. ![]() It's a pleasure to use and scores highly for portability, with a wrist strap that slips comfortably over our hand. The Flip 5 is waterproof to an IPX7 rating, boasts a 12 hour battery life and has a USB-C charging port, meaning it goes from flat to fully juiced in just 2.5 hours. JBL’s offering sounds great for the price and is more than rugged enough to cope with a day at the pool. If all you want is a portable Bluetooth speaker that sounds as good as you can currently buy for around £100 ($100, AU$119), you’ll be hard-pressed to better the fantastic Flip 5. For a nominal price hike over the launch price of the Flip 5, there’s certainly more detail here, too. If you want more from the midrange and less from the treble, you can now tweak it thanks to a new EQ feature in the app, which adds significant value. ![]() We might have thought we’d be advising JBL to rework the Flip by now – add a few more features, change it up a bit to keep up with the competition – but instead, we are left praising the sonic chops of a proposition that now offers extra durability (it is now IP67 water- and dust-proof, over the waterproof-only IPX7 Flip 5) as well as an extra ounce of space within its trademark zealous and musical presentation. Yes, it's still 'just' a Bluetooth speaker – but what a great-sounding waterproof Bluetooth speaker it is. Given that the Flip 5 (listed, below) is a past What Hi-Fi? Award winner, it will come as little surprise to learn that the Flip 6 is another resoundingly five-star product. Plus, it sounds as good as speakers significantly more expensive, so you get the best of both worlds.More critical of recording and source quality It isn’t super expensive, so if you break it, you won’t be super bummed. If you’re the type of person to lose or break your nice things, then the Soundcore Flare might be perfect for you. ![]() I wouldn’t call this speaker rugged, but if you want something that you can throw in your bag and bring to the beach or the park, then this is perfect. Its IPX7 waterproof build and portable size makes it perfect for anyone who wants to bring some music with them wherever they go. Like the Flip series and even the UE Boom speakers, this isn’t a speaker for the living room. Editor’s note: this Anker Soundcore Flare review was updated on June 11, 2022, to update formatting, add the Alternatives section, FAQ, and mention the newer, Anker Soundcore Flare 2. ![]()
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