Anker Soundcore Icon Plus Review | 130 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£60
  • Avg. price in US: ~$80
  • Audio output power: 20.00 W
  • Battery life: 12 hours
  • IP rating: IP67
  • Bluetooth version: 5.0
  • Weight: ?

Anker Soundcore Icon Plus 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.

7.5

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%

7.5

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.5

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%

6.9

Audio

20.0%

6.9

Battery

18.0%

9.7

Durability

16.0%

6.3

Connectivity

8.0%

8.6

Controls

3.0%

8.4

Design

3.0%

5.1

Smart features

Very 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

  • 8.8
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    9.7

    IP rating

    20.0%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

  • 5.4
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 4.4
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

  • No image
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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £60

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 Soundcore Icon Plus is a rugged, portable Bluetooth 5.0 speaker featuring dual 10W drivers that deliver a total of 20W audio output alongside passive bass radiators and BassUp technology. It boasts an ultra-durable IP67 waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof design that allows the speaker to float in water, and it offers up to 12 hours of playtime with a 4-hour recharge time via USB-C. Additional advantages include support for wireless stereo pairing with a second unit and a customizable EQ controlled through the Soundcore mobile app. However, its bass response is not as bold or deep as larger models like the Soundcore Motion Plus, and it lacks a built-in power bank feature to charge external devices.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Soundcore Icon Plus

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

7.5
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a technical score of 7.46 points, which is higher than 85.7% 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

?
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 Soundcore Icon Plus 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%

7.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.2
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.2 points, which is higher than 83.4% 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 Soundcore Icon Plus 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

62.00 mm
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a driver unit size of 62.00 mm which is larger than that of 68.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 62.00 mm.
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 Soundcore Icon Plus 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

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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 Soundcore Icon Plus 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

5.0
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus supports Bluetooth version 5.0 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 5.0.
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

20.00 m
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a maximum Bluetooth range of 20.00 m which is longer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 20.00 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

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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

12 hours
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus 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
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 Soundcore Icon Plus 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

4 hours
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a charging time of 4 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 19.3% 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 Soundcore Icon Plus 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 Soundcore Icon Plus 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+

IP67
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus 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
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 Soundcore Icon Plus 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

yes
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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

1 m
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus 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
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

yes
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus resists accidental impacts. 67.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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 Soundcore Icon Plus 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

yes
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
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 Soundcore Icon Plus 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

no
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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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

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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

7.2 cm
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a height of 7.2 cm which is shorter than that of 78.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
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

22.9 cm
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a width of 22.9 cm which is wider than that of 64.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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

6.8 cm
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a depth of 6.8 cm which is shallower than that of 66.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% 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

Soundcore
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

yes
Anker Soundcore Icon Plus supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
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

?
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 Soundcore Icon Plus 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 Soundcore Icon Plus does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Anker Soundcore Icon Plus vs the average portable speaker

  • Better ingress protection
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    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+

    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).IP67 vs IPX5
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 20.00 m.
    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

    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).20.00 m vs 10 m
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    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

    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).1 m vs 0 m
  • 2,600 mAh more battery capacity
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus 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 Soundcore Icon Plus has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).5200 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • Has an equalizer
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
    What it is: Shows whether the sound balance can be adjusted across frequency ranges.
    When it matters: When you want to adjust bass, midrange, or treble balance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Resists accidental impacts
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
    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

    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Floats in water
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can float if dropped into water.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be used around pools, boats, or open water.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • Has a power bank function
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can send power to charge another device.
    When it matters: When the speaker should also charge a phone or another device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 6 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (98 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
  • 12 mm larger main driver
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (62 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • 2,600 mAh more battery capacity
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Has a power bank function
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Better ingress protection
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
  • Resists accidental impacts
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Floats in water
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • Has an equalizer
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports party mode
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • 5.2 cm shorter
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus is shorter than the average portable speaker (7.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • Supports firmware updates
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 0.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 4.8 cm wider
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus is wider than the average portable speaker (22.9 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    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

    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).4 hours vs 3 hours
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 0.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 3.69x less popular
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus 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 Soundcore Icon Plus is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).1 vs 3.69
  • 4.8 cm wider
    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus is wider than the average portable speaker (22.9 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    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

    Anker Soundcore Icon Plus is wider than the average portable speaker (22.9 cm vs 18.1 cm).22.9 cm vs 18.1 cm

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What customers like about Anker Soundcore Icon Plus?

  • Powerful 20W audio output that gets surprisingly loud for its size
  • Excellent IP67 dust and waterproof rating, allowing it to float in water
  • Rugged, shockproof build quality suitable for outdoor adventures
  • BassUp technology delivers punchy, adjustable bass via the companion app
  • Convenient built-in strap for easy hanging on backpacks or bikes
  • Reliable 12-hour battery life with convenient USB-C charging
  • Supports wireless stereo pairing with a second Icon Plus speaker
  • Includes a 3.5mm AUX input for wired audio connections

What customers dislike about Anker Soundcore Icon Plus?

  • Noticeably heavier and bulkier than the standard Soundcore Icon model
  • Bass response can sound slightly muddy or muffled with certain genres when BassUp is active
  • High frequencies can become somewhat sharp or distorted at maximum volume
  • Stereo pairing instructions and button combinations can be confusing to configure initial setups

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