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Anker Premium Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Audio output power:20.00 WBattery life:8 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.0Weight:?

Anker Premium Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 60% of portable speakers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 50%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

32%

6.8

Audio

20%

6.4

Battery

18%

8.0

Durability

16%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Controls

3%

7.7

Design

3%

5.1

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 52%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Premium

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

32%

6.8

Audio

20%

6.4

Battery

18%

8.0

Durability

16%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Controls

3%

7.7

Design

3%

5.1

Smart features

6.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Anker Premium has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 59.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.6
Audio output power
20 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 20 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
100 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 100 Hz which is higher than that of 82.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
4
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 8 hours which is shorter than that of 68.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.6% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
5,200 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 5,200 mAh which is larger than that of 82.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
10 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 10 W which is higher than that of 44.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 26.1% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
?
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
?
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Weight
?
Height
?
Width
21 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 21 cm which is wider than that of 59.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.7% of portable speakers.
Depth
6 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 6 cm which is shallower than that of 73.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware update method
USB
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Anker Premium vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 2,600 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 2,600 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 40 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    100 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 4.21x less popular
    Anker Premium is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 4 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2015 vs 2019).
    2015 vs 2019
  • 4.21x less popular
    Anker Premium is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 40 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    100 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 4 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2015 vs 2019).
    2015 vs 2019

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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soundguys.com
18/01/2016
Summary of the review
Anker Premium Stereo Bluetooth SpeakerGo to product viewer dialog for this item. Review - SoundGuys
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secondrunnings.me
13/05/2017
Summary of the review
Quick Review: Anker Premium Stereo Bluetooth Speaker
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windowscentral.com
05/02/2016
Summary of the review
Anker's premium 20-watt stereo Bluetooth speaker delivers clear and crisp audio
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goodmorningaomori.wordpress.com
16/05/2016
Summary of the review
I bought Bluetooth Speakers! (A review of the Anker A3143's)
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sonntagmorgen.com
2026
Summary of the review
Anker A3143 Premium Review 2026 - Sunday Morning
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techtest.org
06/04/2016
Summary of the review
Review of the Anker A3143 Premium Stereo Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker with 20W Output
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gadget-rausch.de
10/02/2017
Summary of the review
Anker A3143 Review: The Stereo Speaker with Bass
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domotiquetechnoseb27.com
06/04/2016
Summary of the review
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blablahightech.fr
19/01/2016
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Anker Soundcore: A Small Bluetooth Speaker with Excellent Value for Money
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italiamac.it
08/03/2017
Summary of the review
Premium Stereo Bluetooth: The 20W Stereo Speaker from Anker
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saggiamente.com
24/06/2016
Summary of the review
Review: Anker SoundCore Bluetooth speaker... [Premium model comments and testing]
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qualescegliere.it
18/04/2026
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Anker A3143 Review | QualeScegliere.it
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qualescegliere.it
27/04/2026
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Anker Premium

  • Excellent value for the price
  • Impressive maximum volume and loudness without distortion
  • Powerful, deep bass for its size due to the dual 20W drivers and subwoofers
  • Clean, attractive aesthetic with a curved top and fabric covering
  • Seamless and reliable Bluetooth pairing
  • Includes an auxiliary port for wired connection options
  • Substantial build weight with a large rubber base foot that stops the speaker from moving or vibrating off surfaces

What customers don't like about Anker Premium

  • Glossy piano-black top finish easily collects fingerprints and smudges
  • Real-world battery life typically averages 6 to 8 hours, falling short of the advertised 10 hours at higher volumes
  • Mids and highs can sound slightly hollow or overpowered by the heavy bass unless manually equalized
  • Sound is highly directional rather than 360-degree, losing clarity when not directly facing the listener
  • Lacks advanced modern features such as a built-in microphone for hands-free calls or NFC pairing
  • Relies on an older micro-USB charging port rather than modern USB-C

Verdict

The Anker Premium Stereo Bluetooth Speaker (Model A3143) is a portable 2.0-channel wireless speaker equipped with dual 10W drivers delivering a combined 20W total output, paired with dual passive subwoofers and MaxxBass technology for enhanced low-end frequencies. Key characteristics include a sleek, curved rectangular body with a glossy finish, physical top-mounted controls, an integrated microphone for hands-free calls, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity spanning a 33-foot range, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and a 5,200mAh battery that provides roughly 8 to 10 hours of playback at 50% volume. Main pros highlight its impressive room-filling loudness, crisp stereo imaging, and deep bass performance relative to its price point. However, its notable cons include a highly reflective glossy housing that is a magnet for fingerprints and dust, a lack of weatherproofing or water resistance, and shortened real-world battery performance when pushed to maximum volume.

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