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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£110
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • Audio output power: 20.00 W
  • Battery life: 8 hours
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: 4.0
  • Weight: ?

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.

6.8

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

6.8

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.8

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

7.2

Audio

20.0%

6.4

Battery

18.0%

8.7

Durability

16.0%

5.4

Connectivity

8.0%

5.3

Controls

3.0%

8.4

Design

3.0%

5.4

Smart features

Good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.0
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    2.8

    Battery life

  • 4.5
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    2.8

    Battery life

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Party mode

  • 5.8
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £110

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

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.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Premium

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

?

Controls

3.0%

?

Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

6.8
Anker Premium has a technical score of 6.83 points, which is higher than 50.6% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
Anker Premium has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.8

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

7.8
Anker Premium has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 50.5% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

20.00 W
Anker Premium has an audio output power of 20.00 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 20.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

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Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

2
Anker Premium has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 2.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

100.00 Hz
Anker Premium has a lowest frequency of 100.00 Hz which is higher than that of 82.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 100.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Anker Premium supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

4.0
Anker Premium supports Bluetooth version 4.0 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.0.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
Anker Premium has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

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Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Anker Premium does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

8 hours
Anker Premium 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
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

5,200 mAh
Anker Premium 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
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

3 hours
Anker Premium 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
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

10 W
Anker Premium 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
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Anker Premium has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

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Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Anker Premium is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

?
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

?
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Anker Premium does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

?
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Anker Premium does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

?
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

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Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

21 cm
Anker Premium 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
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

6 cm
Anker Premium 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
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

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Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Anker Premium does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No supported user-accessible firmware update path.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

USB
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Anker Premium does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Anker Premium does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Anker Premium vs the average portable speaker

  • 2,600 mAh more battery capacity
    Anker Premium has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    Anker Premium has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).5200 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Anker Premium includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated low-frequency driver is included.
    When it matters: When stronger low-frequency output matters without adding separate equipment.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Anker Premium includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Anker Premium has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
    What it is: Shows whether the device uses separate left and right audio channels.
    When it matters: When true left-and-right channel playback matters without pairing a second speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Anker Premium has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Anker Premium includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Anker Premium has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 2,600 mAh more battery capacity
    Anker Premium has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).

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Battery
  • 40 Hz less deep bass extension
    Anker Premium has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (100 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 100.00 Hz.
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    Anker Premium has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.0.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Anker Premium has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Anker Premium does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Anker Premium does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Anker Premium 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
    Anker Premium was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2015 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2015.
  • 40 Hz less deep bass extension
    Anker Premium has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (100 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 100.00 Hz.
    What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <= 60 Hz

    Anker Premium has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (100 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).100.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Anker Premium has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    Anker Premium has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    Anker Premium has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.0.
    What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
    When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5.0

    Anker Premium has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).4.0 vs 5.0
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Anker Premium does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
    What it is: Indicates whether two compatible speakers can form a stereo pair.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should form separate left and right channels.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Anker Premium does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Anker Premium does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports true wireless speaker-to-speaker pairing.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should pair wirelessly for stereo playback.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Anker Premium does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Anker Premium does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
    What it is: Indicates whether spoken status messages are used for user feedback.
    When it matters: When spoken feedback for pairing, battery, or operating status is useful.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Anker Premium does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
  • 3.69x less popular
    Anker Premium is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).
    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.
    Anker Premium is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).1 vs 3.69
  • 4 older
    Anker Premium was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2015 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2015.
    What it is: The official launch timing of the speaker model.
    When it matters: When newer connectivity, software support, or product longevity matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 2024

    Anker Premium was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2015 vs 2019).2,015 vs 2,019
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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 dislike 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

Expert reviews

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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
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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
14/08/2026
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Anker A3143 Premium Review 2026 - Sunday Morning
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techtest.org
06/04/2016
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Review of the Anker A3143 Premium Stereo Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker with 20W Output
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gadget-rausch.de
10/02/2017
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Anker A3143 Review: The Stereo Speaker with Bass
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domotiquetechnoseb27.com
06/04/2016
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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
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Premium Stereo Bluetooth: The 20W Stereo Speaker from Anker
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saggiamente.com
24/06/2016
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18/04/2026
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27/04/2026
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