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Anker Soundcore 3 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Audio output power:16.00 WBattery life:24 hoursIP rating:IPX7Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:371 g

Anker Soundcore 3 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.

Anker Soundcore 3
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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
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Score distribution
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Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

9.4

User score

â–²Better than 89% of portable speakers
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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.
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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 90%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

32%

5.6

Audio

20%

8.1

Battery

18%

7.6

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

8.6

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

6.4

Smart features

â–²Better than 76%
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 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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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 95%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Soundcore 3

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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–² Better than 76% of models
Score components:

32%

5.6

Audio

20%

8.1

Battery

18%

7.6

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

8.6

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

6.4

Smart features

7.0
User score
User score
9.4/ 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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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.4
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Anker Soundcore 3 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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
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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.2
Audio output power
16 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 16 W which is lower than that of 54.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.6% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
38 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 38 mm which is smaller than that of 89.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% of portable speakers.
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
70 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 70 Hz which is higher than that of 61% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% 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
5
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
20 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 20 m which is longer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% 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
24 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 24 hours which is longer than that of 88.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
6,700 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 6,700 mAh which is larger than that of 90.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3.5 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3.5 hours which is longer than that of 64.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.3% 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
IPX7
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX7 which provides better ingress protection than 47.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 25.2% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
Market range: <0 m – >1 m
This portable speaker has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
371 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 371 g which is lighter than that of 75.1% of portable speakers.
Height
?
Width
17.4 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 17.4 cm which is narrower than that of 52.9% of portable speakers.
Depth
5.7 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 5.7 cm which is shallower than that of 76.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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Companion app name
Soundcore
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
OTA
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 Soundcore 3 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    24 hours vs 12 hours
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).
    20 m vs 10 m
  • 4,100 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (6,700 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    6,700 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 20,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 4 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
    4 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 17.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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.
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    Anker Soundcore 3 has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (9.42 vs 8).
    9.42 vs 8
  • 2.38x more popular
    Anker Soundcore 3 is more popular than the average portable speaker (10 vs 4.21).
    10 vs 4.21
  • 9.2% better value for money
    Anker Soundcore 3 offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.24 vs 7.5).
    8.24 vs 7.55
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Anker Soundcore 3 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 20,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (82 dB vs 80 dB).
    82 dB vs 80 dB
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).
    20 m vs 10 m
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    24 hours vs 12 hours
  • 4,100 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (6,700 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    6,700 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • 4 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
    4 vs 0
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • 429 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (371 g vs 800 g).
    371 g vs 800 g
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 2.6 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (5.7 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    5.7 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 7 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 12 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (38 mm vs 50 mm).
    38 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 60 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (145 ms vs 85 ms).
    145 ms vs 85 ms
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (3.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    3.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • 10 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (70 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    70 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 4 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (16 W vs 20 W).
    16 W vs 20 W
  • 7 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 12 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (38 mm vs 50 mm).
    38 mm vs 50 mm
  • 60 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (145 ms vs 85 ms).
    145 ms vs 85 ms
  • 10 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (70 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    70 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 4 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (16 W vs 20 W).
    16 W vs 20 W
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (3.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    3.5 hours vs 3 hours

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Anker Soundcore 3

  • Affordable budget-friendly pricing
  • Excellent battery life up to 24 hours
  • Compact and highly portable design
  • Durable build with a rubberized outer coating
  • IPX7 waterproof rating for outdoor and shower use
  • Companion app support with customizable EQ settings
  • Upgraded USB-C charging port
  • Punchy sound and real-time bass enhancement for its size

What customers don't like about Anker Soundcore 3

  • Lacks an analog AUX input compared to its predecessor
  • Sub-par low-bass extension and thumping performance
  • Audio struggles with compression artifacts at maximum volume
  • Poor directivity causing inconsistent sound at different angles
  • Muffled vocals and lack of high-frequency detail at times
  • PartyCast multi-speaker pairing can be difficult to set up
  • Does not support true wireless stereo separation between two units

Verdict

The Anker Soundcore 3 is a highly portable Bluetooth 5.0 speaker featuring 16-watt stereo sound powered by dual drivers with 100% pure titanium diaphragms, dual passive radiators, and an upgraded BassUp technology that enhances low frequencies in real-time. Key technical advantages include an expansive frequency response extending up to 40kHz, custom EQ adjustments via the companion smartphone application, PartyCast capability to link over 100 speakers, robust IPX7 waterproofing for full submersion, and a massive 24-hour battery runtime (6,700mAh capacity) recharging via USB-C. However, notable drawbacks include a complete lack of an auxiliary (3.5mm AUX-in) analog port, audio distortion or compression artifacts when pushed to maximum volume, and limited performance in generating sub-bass thump or filling exceptionally large outdoor party venues.

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