Amazon has slashed the price of the Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker to £24.98, down from £39.99 – a 38% discount that takes it to its lowest price ever, according to price tracker CamelCamelCamel.
Key features and performance
The speaker offers 24 hours of playtime on a full charge and a waterproof design, making it suitable for outdoor use. With a lightweight and compact build, it has earned an average rating of 4.7 out of five stars from more than 140,000 reviews on Amazon.
What shoppers say
One reviewer said: "I bought this little Bluetooth speaker with the intention for us to take on hotel trips and holidays to have a little music on the go, not so loud as to disturb other guests. It's a great size for this sort of task." Another praised: "Bought this to take on holiday and am seriously impressed! A lot louder than I was expecting and the bass is great."
A third reviewer noted: "Bought for a festival this summer, lasted the whole weekend and the sound was good. Would recommend for the price." Another said: "Great speaker – used for a garden party and was very happy with the sound. Everyone liked it – some even bought one for themselves."
Comparison to premium speakers
At £24.98, the Anker Soundcore 2 is a budget-friendly alternative to top-rated Bluetooth speakers. TechRadar's top pick, the JBL Flip 7, costs £99.99, while What Hi-Fi?'s top choice, the JBL Charge 6, is currently £129.99. Both are praised for sound quality but come at a higher price.
Minor criticisms
Not all feedback was positive. One user said: "Sound is quite deep and have to alter sound in my Android sound settings every time." Another commented: "It does seem to get way quieter the farther you get from it than any other source of sound... not great for a larger party in the garden."
