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Anker Soundcore Mini Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Audio output power:5.00 WBattery life:15 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.0Weight:200 g

Anker Soundcore 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 Mini
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

9.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 59% of portable speakers
7.6

Value for money

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

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 50%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

32%

5.9

Audio

20%

6.1

Battery

18%

5.1

Durability

16%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

4.1

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

5.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 89%
9.6

User score

User score
9.6/ 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 98% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 98%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Soundcore Mini

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

32%

5.9

Audio

20%

6.1

Battery

18%

5.1

Durability

16%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

4.1

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

5.9

Smart features

5.8
User score
User score
9.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.6
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 Mini has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
Audio output power
5 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 5 W which is lower than that of 80% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.9% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
50 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 50 mm which is larger than that of 43.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10.2% 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
80 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 80 Hz which is higher than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.4% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
4
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
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
A2DP; HFP
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
15 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 15 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% 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
2.5 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2.5 hours which is shorter than that of 70.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% 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
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
side
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
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
200 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 200 g which is lighter than that of 90% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Height
6.7 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 6.7 cm which is shorter than that of 82.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Width
6.7 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 6.7 cm which is narrower than that of 94.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
6.7 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 6.7 cm which is shallower than that of 67.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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Companion app name
?
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
USB
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
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 Mini vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 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
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    2.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (15 hours vs 12 hours).
    15 hours vs 12 hours
  • 600 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (200 g vs 800 g).
    200 g vs 800 g
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 19.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.6/ 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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    the average portable speaker
    Anker Soundcore Mini has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (9.56 vs 8).
    9.56 vs 8
  • 2.38x more popular
    Anker Soundcore Mini is more popular than the average portable speaker (10 vs 4.21).
    10 vs 4.21
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Anker Soundcore Mini is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 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
  • Has an external memory card slot
    This portable speaker has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
    Has a removable memory-card slot for playback.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    2.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (15 hours vs 12 hours).
    15 hours vs 12 hours
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 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.
  • 600 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (200 g vs 800 g).
    200 g vs 800 g
  • 11.4 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (6.7 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    6.7 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 5.7 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (6.7 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    6.7 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 15 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20 W).
    5 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
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 15 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20 W).
    5 W vs 20 W
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 51 mm smaller built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a smaller built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (50 mm vs 101 mm).
    50 mm vs 101 mm
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 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
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 3 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    2016 vs 2019

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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 Mini

  • Impressive volume and clear sound quality for its small size
  • Excellent value for money and highly affordable
  • Long-lasting battery life with up to 15 hours of continuous playtime
  • Extremely compact, lightweight, and ultra-portable design
  • Premium feel with durable metal/steel housing construction
  • Versatile audio input options including Micro SD card slot, AUX, and FM radio

What customers don't like about Anker Soundcore Mini

  • Uses an outdated Micro USB charging port instead of modern USB-C
  • Audio clarity deteriorates and highs become shrill at maximum volume
  • Lacks deep bass performance and can cause surface rattling due to vibrations
  • No built-in waterproofing or official IP rating against water/dust
  • Difficult to navigate media sources like FM radio due to the lack of a display screen
  • Does not support Bluetooth multipoint connection for multiple devices simultaneously

Verdict

The Anker Soundcore Mini is an ultra-portable, 259-gram cylindrical speaker equipped with an advanced 5W audio driver and a passive subwoofer designed to output robust bass and clear audio. Key characteristics and pros include an exceptional 15 hours of continuous battery life, a 66-foot wireless range powered by Bluetooth 4.0, and versatile playback options such as a microSD card slot, a 3.5mm AUX-in jack, and a built-in FM radio. However, notable cons include its outdated Micro-USB charging port, a lack of waterproof or dustproof IP rating for outdoor protection, and a finicky FM radio navigation system that uses the volume buttons to scan stations without a visual display.

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