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Anker Soundcore Glow Mini Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Audio output power:8.00 WBattery life:12 hoursIP rating:IP67Bluetooth version:5.3Weight:280 g

Anker Soundcore Glow Mini 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 Glow Mini
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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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Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 80% of portable speakers
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 86%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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 70% of models
Score components

32%

5.8

Audio

20%

5.5

Battery

18%

9.2

Durability

16%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

8.8

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

7.0

Smart features

â–²Better than 70%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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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â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 82%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Soundcore Glow Mini

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

32%

5.8

Audio

20%

5.5

Battery

18%

9.2

Durability

16%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

8.8

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

7.0

Smart features

6.9
User score
User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
7.6/ 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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â–² Better than 75% of models
Popularity:
Anker Soundcore Glow Mini has a popularity score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 75.2% of products in this category.
7.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.1
Audio output power
8 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 8 W which is lower than that of 73.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
44 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 44 mm which is smaller than that of 69.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.7% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
90 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 90 Hz which is higher than that of 79.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.6% 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
5.3
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5.3 which is newer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
100 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 100 m which is longer than that of 98.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.3% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP
Bluetooth LE Audio
?
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Battery life
12 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,800 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,800 mAh which is smaller than that of 72.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4% 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
5 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% 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
IP67
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IP67 which provides better ingress protection than 80% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 19.1% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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
?
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On-device controls placement
?
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
280 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 280 g which is lighter than that of 82.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Height
9.3 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 9.3 cm which is shorter than that of 65.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
7.6 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 7.6 cm which is narrower than that of 89.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Depth
7.6 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 7.6 cm which is shallower than that of 56.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% 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; App
Voice assistant support
?
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 Glow Mini vs the average portable speaker

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  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    IP67 vs IPX5
  • 90 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (100 m vs 10 m).
    100 m vs 10 m
  • 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
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 9 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (9 vs 0).
    9 vs 0
  • 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.
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • 9.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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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    Anker Soundcore Glow Mini has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.74 vs 8).
    8.74 vs 8
  • 7.1% better value for money
    Anker Soundcore Glow Mini offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.08 vs 7.5).
    8.08 vs 7.55
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Anker Soundcore Glow Mini is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 90 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (100 m vs 10 m).
    100 m vs 10 m
  • 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.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    IP67 vs IPX5
  • 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
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • 9 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (9 vs 0).
    9 vs 0
  • 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 programmable button
    This portable speaker has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
    Has a user-programmable physical button.
  • 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.
  • 520 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (280 g vs 800 g).
    280 g vs 800 g
  • 10.5 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    7.6 cm vs 18.1 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.
  • 30 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (90 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 12 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 20 W).
    8 W vs 20 W
  • 800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 6 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (44 mm vs 50 mm).
    44 mm vs 50 mm
  • 30 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (90 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 12 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 20 W).
    8 W vs 20 W
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 6 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (44 mm vs 50 mm).
    44 mm vs 50 mm
  • 800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W

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tuttotech.net
04/06/2024
Summary of the review
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elmundoanimal.com
2024
Summary of the review
Soundcore Glow Mini Review: 8W 360° Bluetooth Speaker
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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 Glow Mini

  • Impressive 360-degree dynamic sound quality and clarity for its compact mini size.
  • Eye-catching, fully customizable 360-degree LED light show that synchronizes well with music.
  • Highly portable, lightweight form factor featuring a convenient built-in carrying strap.
  • Excellent durability with an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, and it even floats in water.
  • Solid 12-hour battery life that reliably holds up during extended use.
  • Great companion app utility allowing for comprehensive EQ adjustments and lighting changes.

What customers don't like about Anker Soundcore Glow Mini

  • Bass output can feel lacking or occasionally distort during heavy bass tracks at maximum volume.
  • Audio can sound slightly muffled or quieter during complex rock tracks at high volumes.
  • The physical control button layout on the speaker body can be awkward and difficult to navigate.
  • The clear acrylic plastic body shell easily attracts fingerprints and smudges.
  • The light show feature significantly accelerates battery drain when active.

Verdict

The Anker Soundcore Glow Mini is a highly compact, 280g cylindrical Bluetooth 5.3 speaker equipped with an 8W full-range driver and a passive radiator to deliver 360-degree sound. Key advantages include its vibrant 360-degree synchronized LED light show, a highly durable IP67 dustproof and waterproof rating that allows it to float in water, custom EQ adjustments via the Soundcore app, PartyCast 2.0 to link over 100 speakers, and an 1800mAh battery offering up to 12 hours of playtime. However, its downsides include an absence of an AUX input, audio distortion or a muddy bass profile when pushed past 70-80% volume, and a significant battery life drop to roughly 6 hours when the heavy light effects are kept active.

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