Anker Soundcore Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with 24-Hour Playtime, 66ft Range, 10W Stereo Sound, Rich Bass, Built-in Mic, Ideal for iPhone, Samsung, Traveling, Shower Use, and More - Red

I did a lot of research before purchasing this bluetooth speaker. I wanted something that was easy to grab and carry around the house so that I can listen to music in different rooms. I wanted something with long battery life, so that I could spend more time listening to music, and only have to charge it up occasionally. I wanted a speaker with Bluetooth 4.0 (for use with my iPhone), and with an Aux cable input (my old iPod Nano doesn't have Bluetooth). I wanted something colorful (most units are boring black). I wanted a device with decent sound, but was willing to trade off bass performance for size/weight/cost. It needs to be loud enough so that I can hear tunes in the shower when the speaker is on my bathroom counter. And finally, I wanted something affordable.I narrowed my choices down to this Anker SoundCore vs the DKnight MagicBox II. While the DKnight MagicBox II is comparable in size/price, and has a lot of positive reviews, my belief is that many of these are fake reviews, paid for by the company. I ended up choosing the Anker SoundCore speaker for 2 reasons: 1) I have many other Anker products that I love, and trust their brand; 2) I got this unit for 30 dollars on an Amazon daily deal.Now that it's arrived, I am quite pleased -- it met all of my criteria. It quickly/easily paired with my iPhone, and the sound quality was fine. It lacks the deep bass that you can get with larger speakers, but I knew that going in, and I am not disappointed at all in the sound. In fact, I was impressed with how loud the volume can go -- it packs a big punch for a small speaker.There are 3 things I would change if I were designing a 2nd-generation version of the SoundCore speaker -- of them cosmetic changes: 1) Remove the giant "ANKER" logo from the face of the speaker (it looks tacky); 2) Instead of making the unit red all over, make it black and red (e.g. black housing with a red speaker grill, or red housing with a black speaker grill) since there is just too much red; 3) Make the top buttons actual buttons with good button feedback instead of raised symbols molded into the housing. Other than these cosmetic changes, I am pleased with the size, price, sound, battery life, and overall build quality of this unit.

I wasn't sure what to expect with a Bluetooth speaker. It sounded neat on paper, but what would it really be like?I was worried about the battery life, ease of connecting to my devices, durability, and the aesthetics of something I'd be using quite often. I purchased the red model.UPDATED: Newer version released https://amzn.to/2I9aj2K you can see itBATTERY LIFE: Anker is known for their high-quality battery products. This item does not disappoint. I use it many times a week and rarely need to charge it. The unit seems to also power off if it isn't being used for a certain period of time, which is useful if you fall asleep to a movie and then would rather the battery not drain on the speaker when the movie ends.DURABILITY: I'm impressed with the rubberized material the unit is coated in. It feels strong and smooth at the same time. It's really enjoyable to touch. People consistently give me the same feedback when they hold it for the first time. The front has a strong metal grate that is also smooth to the touch in a matching color.CONNECTING TO DEVICES: I'm pleased to say the device connects nearly effortlessly to phones and laptops. Hold the "Bluetooth Symbol" button on the top for a few seconds to pair with your device. It connected easily to my Samsung Galaxy S7 as well as to my friends' Sony Xperia & iPhone 6. It connects to my Macbook Pro 2011 and Macbook Pro 2015. The speaker remembers the phones/laptops so it seems to pair quicker after the first time. Hold the power button for about 2-3 seconds and it powers on. It has a satisfying set of beeps both for turn on & turn off.AESTHETICS: I was a bit worried about the color. Often times products arrive a different color than they appear online. The red unit is really striking. The color is bold and eye catching. It looks both modern and sophisticated. It's enjoyable to touch each time I pick it up and has nice rounded corners. The input holes feel well-secured and the top buttons are responsive and nice to push.SOUND QUALITY: Plays crisp at both low and high volumes. I can play it loud enough to fill a 14x18' room or a bathroom with the shower on. It gives a new level to movie quality when watching on your laptop - suddenly you have what feels more like surround sound and deeper bass. Sound adjusts with a "+" and "-" button on the top.VERSATILITY: On the chance you don't have Bluetooth on a device, you're still in luck. You can plug a standard 3.5mm cable (headphone-type cable) into the unit for a new input source. For example, my Windows laptop has a broken Bluetooth receiver, but I can still use a cable to connect to this unit.OTHER NOTES: I often find myself putting a piece of duct tape over the front LED when I use the unit at night. It does come with the micro USB cable needed to charge, but you must supply your own power brick to charge it. For most people, this won't be a problem since most people have phone chargers and this item rarely needs to be charged. Anker also has a warranty on all its products, so I'm resting easy knowing if anything happens to my device, they'll make it right. Warranty info: http://amzn.to/2lpGgFkRecommended product.EDIT 2/8/17: Have used product over 6 months. So happy had to buy another since my dad kept stealing it. Adding photos of it as well.

Had one of these for a couple years. All I have to say is that it is perfect for my needs. Small, good sound quality, good range for the bluetooth, and VERY GOOD battery life (we are talking about 10-15 hours of play time between charges). I work in a factory environment and have to move around a lot. I keep it in my toolbox and sync it with my phone. Whenever I settle into a more time-consuming project, I pull it out and get something playing on iTunes. It fits perfectly into my toolbox without taking up a lot of space, and it never fails to deliver good sound quality -- enough for me to enjoy as well as people within 15-20 feet (factory is very noisy).Anyway, I was shopping for a speaker for the computer at my desk, and couldn't find anything that fit the bill -- lots of dual speaker set ups, and lots of cheap crap that just plain sucked, but not possible to find a simple, solitary speaker that would accept 1/8" stereo jack. So I specifically sought out this speaker again and bought a second one. No regrets. Now I own 2 of these mo-fo's, fully prepared for the day that the first one inevitably bites the dust.

I've had it for over a year now and it's still working wonderfuly. The volume is great, battery lasts long, easy to pair, honestly one of the best affordable speakers you can get.