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Irish Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Amazon slashes price of Bluetooth speaker with nearly 10k five-star reviews
A Bluetooth speaker is a summer essential. Whether at home, in the garden, at the beach or the campsite, getting a good portable speaker is a must for enjoying music wherever you are. Finding a good speaker for an affordable price can, however, be difficult. Shoppers want the perfect balance between sound quality, battery life and portability, and there are so many on the market to choose from. For a limited time, the Soundcore 3 Bluetooth Speaker from Anker has been reduced from €54.90 to €39.90 on Amazon, a saving of 27 per cent, or 15 quid. Drilling down into the details, the black speaker comes with 16W stereo sound and upgraded BassUp technology that pumps up the bass in real time, even at low volume. Importantly, users don't have to worry about the speakers dying in the middle of a BBQ or beach get together as the Anker has a 24-hour battery life, reports The Daily Record. Crucially, with the Irish weather in mind (despite the recent scorching spell) the speaker is waterproof and has an IPX7-rated casing, which offers complete protection against liquids. It also has high connectivity, and enables instant Bluetooth pairing. Whether it's to a park gathering or to the back garden, the small, lightweight speaker can easily be taken anywhere, hassle-free. The reviews are glowing, with the speaker earning a 4.6/5 rating from over 12,500 testimonials, over 9,300 of which are five-star reviews. One user raved that it was the "best buy, ever", adding: "If I could give this product 10 stars, I would give them without thinking." Another impressed reviewer said it was "just what I wanted" and added that the "sound quality is very good for such a small and inexpensive product", with one more hailing it as "well worth the money spent" and saying that "it's loud enough for a small party and has great sound". While the majority of reviews were positive, one less than impressed owner complained of a "static-like buzzing noise", with another suggesting that the 24-hour battery life was "more like 10 hours maybe". Most, however, were very satisfied at what they were getting at an affordable price, with another reviewer who has had all three Soundcore speakers over a nine-year period describing this version as "incredible value". However, if this speaker isn't quite right for shoppers, there are a number of others to choose from. For a pricier option, shoppers could try the Marshall Kilburn II Portable Wireless Speaker for €259 from Currys PC World, which can deliver sound for over 20 hours, can be connected either wirelessly via Bluetooth or using a traditional wired connection and is IPX2 water resistant. Another choice is be the JBL Flip 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker in Black for €89 from Harvey Norman, which is waterproof, has up to 12 hours of battery life, can be connected to Bluetooth and comes with a two-year guarantee. The Anker Soundcore 3 speaker is available on for a limited time only for €39.90.
Daily Record
12-05-2025
- Daily Record
Amazon slashes price of 'excellent' Bluetooth speaker with 27k five-star reviews
Bring the tunes wherever you are: at home, the beach, the park, or in the garden A Bluetooth speaker is a summer essential. Whether at home, in the garden, at the beach or the campsite, getting a good portable speaker is a must for enjoying music wherever you are. Finding a good speaker for an affordable price can, however, be difficult. Shoppers want the perfect balance between sound quality, battery life and portability, and there are so many on the market to choose from. For a limited time, the new version of the classic Anker Bluetooth Speaker is now down to £18.99 from £31.99 on Amazon. The black speaker, although small, has advanced audio with full-bodied stereo that delivers a deep bass and powerful volumes with two high-sensitivity drivers. Shoppers no longer have to worry about speakers dying halfway through a social gathering as the Anker option has a 24-hour battery life. As the UK has unpredictable weather, many people consider whether a product is weather-resistant and waterproof before purchasing. The Anker speaker has an IPX5-rated casing, which offers complete protection against liquids. It also has high connectivity, and Bluetooth 5.0 enables instant pairing and connection up to 66 feet away. Whether it's to a park gathering or to the back garden, the small, lightweight speaker can easily be taken anywhere, hassle-free. However, if this speaker isn't quite right for shoppers, there are a number of others to choose from. For a pricier option, shoppers could try the Marshall Kilburn II Portable Wireless Speaker for £227.95 from Debenhams, which can deliver sound for over 20 hours, can be connected either wirelessly via Bluetooth or using a traditional wired connection and is IPX2 water resistant. Another choice could be the JBL Flip 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker in Black for £89 from Currys, which is waterproof, has up to 12 hours of battery life, can be connected to Bluetooth and comes with a two-year guarantee. However, the Anker Bluetooth Speaker did get a 4.6 out of 5-star rating on Amazon. One shopper wrote: 'This is a perfect portable speaker. We used it for our garden parties this summer and everyone was impressed by how loud and clear this system was. Easy to connect, four family members have also purchased this.' Another said: 'Yet another excellent product by Anker. All around fantastic product for the price range. I'm not disappointed.' Not everyone was as impressed with the speaker, however, as one person commented: 'Nice sound. Decent bass. Only gets three stars because of the rubbery coating.' 'Despite its small size, which allows for easy transportation, sound quality and volume are both great,' said another shopper. 'The battery life is also amazing.'
