Anker SoundCore 1 vs SoundCore 2 - Which Should you Buy?

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I got the soundcore 2 last month, and the difference in the bass is really significant when compared to the previous version.

Brother, I dont here what you are hearing because the sound is coming out my my own equipment

Thx 4 a no bs review!

Got the sound core one and it's great for around the house and does not distort at all with the sound 👍

I'm so attracted to these two because there's no know distorted bass, this come off as being so clean, I love it

Your review is BOSS dude. Gonna get the SC1!

I got the soundcore 1 yesterday. Very impressed

Thanks so so much. What's crazy is that I wrote down my fave sound for each step and the fave sound each time was speaker 2! Ok, I know my buy now :)

I have both and I can categorically say the soundcore 2 is far superior especially when it comes to sound quality and bass definitely worth the extra money imo

Super helpful and well made. Thanks!

Great vid man You deserve way more subs man

For me Soundcore 2 sounds better. Bass is so much better.

Thanks for the help, the price difference makes the version one an easy buy!

Never seen you before looking into these speakers. Appreciate the review very much it was very helpful as a base line in making my decision. You received a like and appreciative subscriber from here.

I think the Soundcore 2 sounds a bit better here. I suppose it’s down to a personal choice but seeing as I’ve already had the Soundcore 2 (which I really like) for about a year, I’m possibly a bit biased. I’ve also recently acquired a Tronsmart Element Force 40W and for some listening, I prefer that one. The three EQ bass settings deliver a bit more depth than the Soundcore 2. Again, it’s all down to personal choice and personal listening preferences. There is one further element to consider. Price. Both Soundcore 2 and the Tronsmart Element Force were very competitively priced when compared to other bluetooth speakers that delivered similar sounds in their respective class. I could have easily spent twice the price for several speakers that provide relatively similar sound output.

Great depth of sound. Easily connected to Fire TV. Very happy with my purchase.

I have the soundcore 1. Excellent .Battery is amazing.

awesome and honest review, very helpful, thanks!

Listening to this on my anker soundcore :)

Thanks! I was going to buy the 2 and you help me to stay with the one I loved! Great review!

Why the hell have I just found out about this channel? Great review!

Great review, thanks man.

Perfect review!

Thanks a bunch for the great review. I've heard but don't own the Soundcore 1, and have been impressed with it . I assumed the Soundcore 2 would be better but from your review and especially the music sampling of both, I'm sold on the Soundcore 1. I'm about to put in an order now. Thanks again. :)

GREAT Review! THANKS!

I like them both there very good speakers water resistant so when I drop it it’s fine

Will be purchasing the soundcore 1. From what I’m coming from, the upgrade to soundcore 1 is major for me

Great review thank you

Definitely an honest, detailed review. Big shout-out from Taiwan.

If you had used music with a wider spectrum it would be easer to compare something like Jazz / Classical / folk music. Just a thought.

Own soundcore 1 simply awesome, it doesn't die, with good sound quality.

Can you connect and play 2 speakers at the same time? For model a3102.

you helped me decide.ty

I absolutely love both of them lmao they lasted 2 sometimes 3 full work days absolutely amazing idk where they came from but def heaven sent

I purchased the Soundcore 1 and after watching this video I’m happy I did. I think the separation in the audio was better on the Soundcore 1, the second gen seemed to be more driven and pushed.

In other words:
Soundcore 1: Less Bass - Slightly longer battery life.
Soundcore 2: More Bass - Slightly shorter battery life.
I went with More Bass. Slightly shorter battery life. The battery on the Soundcore 2 is still long enough to last a couple of days of full use, so my choice was easy...i want that extra bit of bass son!

Summed up
Both comes with:
1 AUX port.
1 USB charging port.
1 Integrated battery.(non removable)
Bluetooth connectivity.
The same amount of buttons.
1 charging cable, albeit very short ones.
Charge while playing music.
Neither has a built in radio.
Does not come with an AUX cable.
---- Differences ---
Soundcore 1:
(Positives + )
Better clarity at absolute MAX Volume.
(Negatives - )
Less rounded corner design.
No ipx protection.
Worse buttons
.
Worse bass & less clarity at low/medium volumes
.
Does not have pairing feature with another speaker. (you can manually connect two of them with a 3.5mm cinch cable, a Y-cable that is)
3 Watt per speaker, x2 = 6 Watts total.
Slower charging. (USB Type Micro A jack)
Bluetooth 4.0 or 4.2 (unsure, as amazon listing claims 4.0 and then later 4.2)
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Soundcore 2:
(Positives + )
Has a more rounded corner design.
Has better bass
and clarity at low/medium volumes.
Ipx7 water protection.
Better buttons
.
Has pairing feature with another Soundcore 2.
6 Watt per speaker, x2 = 12 Watts total.
Faster charging. (USB Type C jack, uncofirmed might be A)
Bluetooth 5.0
(Negatives - )
Sounds a bit worse at absolute MAX volume.
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(Negatives and positives are in comparison to eachother)
[Probably missed something, let me know.]

brilliant, thanks

Speaker 1 (the Soundcore 2) sounded the best and had more bass in my good headphones 🎧. Thanks

Any suggestions for a louder Bluetooth speaker? I got the soundcore 2 now replacing my worn out soundcore 1 I use for my car radio, and while it does sound nicer I’m not sure the volume is any different

I prefer the 1st Gen as well. I think it THUMPS better, and yes, does mix better. Whenever I play something for my family, they always say, "That's kinda loud." to which I reply, "IKR!!! $26!!!" 🤟🤘

Very useful

For the Soundcore 2- Can two phones be paired without having to "forget on device" on either, for toggled user use? I understand only one can play at a time...

Nice review. Btw i like your voice too.

Thanks for the comparison. On a side (unrelated note) couldn't help, but notice you look like Timothy Omundson. Cheers!

Este altavoz Soundcore 2. Me lo recomiendas? Actualmente lo recomiendas? No le ves problema que la entrada de carga sea Micro USB?

I think the Anker Soundcore 2 sounds Better, Better BASS and less harsh highs.
Also to me the Anker Soundcore 2 looks more modern with it's rounded edges and corners.

I like your sound testing scene

I bought the upgraded SC 2. £8 more, but waterproof (IP7), 358g, and more powerful.

👍for soundcore1

Great concise review. Thanks 😊

Spot on Mate!

great vid . . . new sub

Suenan excelente ambas ....yo las quiero😫

#2 also has DOUBLE the wattage too!

hello buddy... I have the same speaker!, the anker 1!!..cool!.... I have a question.. do you know what BL Codec supports?, I m thinking to apply even more quality sound to it from my cell if i make some config changes... thank you!

Can it be connected to PC for watching movies or my iPad for youtube etc..

Excellent review

Does the paint of the white "Anker" logo get chipped off overtime like the paint from the JBL Go?

Can you tell a bit about the phone calls function and build-in mic?

They were both about even...any other features? Same watts? I think the similar Doss speaker sounded better and has the touch circle volume control....

I do like the soundcore 2, the mids is more full with controlled highs, personally i don't really like harsh/peaking highs

If you start hearing a cracking sound with the speaker chances are the speaker has developed a few tear's along is flexible foam diaphragm. You need to use a butter knife to remove the frontal metal mesh front. no worries its not screwed in , its glued in, and you wont damage it if you take your time. But it does take some effort to pry off. then all you have to do is press down on the speakers to find the tear's. then simply apply some glue to those areas. I suggest glues that dont get rock hard, but rather those like gorilla glue, wood glue, or 3m spray adhesive. Those glues cure with elasticity properties. so they will work best with the vibration of a speaker. apply it with a brush and make sure the glue covers the splits, wait for it to dry then put the mesh cover back on. the speaker should no longer make noises, if the holes are properly sealed. btw, if only one speaker sees tearing then also apply glue to the other speaker as well. make sure not to stress test the tears with loud music until you believe the glue to be fully cured.

What is the freequency response for the soundcore 1 ?

Alright, me again. Now that I bought the speaker, I can confidently say that buying the generation 2 speaker is better because not only do you get water resistance and faster charging, but you also have much clearer sound. There is one downside to this. The bass isn't as strong on the first generation since I've tested both and if you want the best of both worlds, buy the generation 2 but install a bass booster app. Yes, it's that simple. This way you can have something that can beat the Charge 4 for the price. Ofcourse the Charge 4 has considerately better bass but the loudness is practically indistinguible and you get a longer charge on the Anker. Keeping these facts in mind, I can confidently say that the Charge, if it was for the same price is about 1.5x better. But that's not how the real world works so the Charge is a full 3x more expensive (6x more expensive in my country) for basically the same speaker.
So if you can't decide, don't go for the Clip 3, don't go for the Flip 4, don't go for the Charge 4, don't go for the soundcore 1, run to your local store right now, and buy the Soundcore 2. This speaker is literally heavenly for the price.
TL;DR buy the Soundcore 2
(edit) Sorry for any spelling mistakes I made ;D

What is the difference between the soundcore 1 and the Anker A3102? is the soundcore 1 compatible with the soundcore app?

Would it be better to just get two of the 1st model and link them for a better sound and for the same price of one 2nd model???

I lost my charger for Baker soundcore 1 about 3-2 years ago I played on it everyday I finally found the charger but the battery wasn’t even close to dying it was 3/4 battery full so I charge this for 20 minutes and it full 😃

Wonderful review indeed man, thanks!

witch one is better for spoke words? like audio books and podcasts?

Silly question but can you play mixcloud bandcamp etc though soundcore2...cheers

Hi! Do you know if I can link somehow these two speakers? Either with a cable or Bluetooth. Thanks!

Just got Soundcode 2 at 30, was discounted I don't play that many hours so 5-10 hrs is cool wonder compared to 150 euro speakers

Hi can you do a new video featuring the soundcore 3?

Thanks dog this helped a lot

Watching these on my soundcore 1 😇😇

Can you connect multiple anker speakers together to get bigger sound

Interesting how close they sound at full volume. I do prefer the 2nd generation at lower volume with the fuller bass.

I have heard they have some delay in the playback, is that so? somebody can tell me if this is true for both or for none? anyone tried or compared with the soundcore 3? thanks for the review

what are the songs name? when testing rly wanna know :)

Hello i want to ask if this anker soundcore 2 have hiss sound when no music playing while this speaker turn on?

Ayy lol - I got my SoundCore 2 for 26€ on Aliexpress during the 11.11 sale of 2020.
(Bought it cause my classmate had one, it seemed good when I had used it and I like cheap (but still good) Asian brands (e.g. Xiaomi (have a phone and the band)) The SoundCore 1 seemed inferior (considering that it is older and not waterproof) and the price difference was only about 2€ or some listings even sold it for a higher price than the 2.
I guessed the speaker test correctly from your video just cause I know the 2 should be more bass heavy. And, yes, it might distort more on high volumes.
Haven't owned or seen the SoundCore 1, but my experience with Anker in now really positive. (Except that I couldn't connect mine and my mate's core 2's using the True Wireless Setup cause his is the older version)

I bought a refurbished Soundcore 1 for $19.99 on eBay. Unfortunately, it would not pair with my Soundcore 2. From my experience, the Soundcore 1 sounded slightly muffled compared to the Soundcore 2 . I quickly exchanged it for a refurbished Sundcore 2, $24.99. Was the extra 5 bucks worth it ? Heck yeah, better sound and ability to pair with another Soundcore 2 in strereo mode.

What are the different soundcore select

best comparison, I bought this last year soundcore 2... awesome product... love from INDIA....

Haha i have soundcore 2 and i charge it once in a week for real! This battery is insane

Can you use an aux cable to play both at the same time.

I almost like no.1 more
Edit: the second I commented this u said that its switched up so I like 2 better but 1 is cool too

That's interesting that the soundcore 2 has a noticably better bass at 50% but ou can hardly tell them apart at 100&

Thanks for your great video! I gotta have more bass!, so, its Soundcore 2 for me!LOL!

This or Doss soundbox pro plus or somethong else?

Can Soundcore 2 be connected to charging and still play? I want to have it on my desk as a Bluetooth speaker for my MacBook so it would be nice if I never have to think about the battery.

So if you pair two soundcore 2's together, does one speaker act as a left and the other acts as a right or does the same sound come out of both?

There are some mixed reviews in the comments so I really don't know which one to get.

Soundcore 2 is better for the fact that it can confidently be used outdoors

Can you pair these two speakers together?

how to stop BT from scanning when plugged into audio jack?

I gave my cousin the soundcore 1 so now im buying the soundcore 2

I turned the bass all the way on my skull crusher 2s and found out theres almost no bass on speaker 2 (the older model) and speaker 1 had a lot of bass (the newer model ) this makes me think the sound core 2 is more worth the price cuz i love bass