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Anker Soundcore Model Zero Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Audio output power:60.00 WBattery life:10 hoursIP rating:IPX5Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:1960 g

Anker Soundcore Model Zero 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 Model Zero
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

â–²Better than 76% of portable speakers
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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 76% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–²Better than 76%
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

32%

7.6

Audio

20%

6.7

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

6.9

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Controls

3%

6.9

Design

3%

5.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 79%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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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Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 79%
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Ranked #246 of 1,316 models in Portable Speakers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Soundcore Model Zero

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 79% of models
Score components:

32%

7.6

Audio

20%

6.7

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

6.9

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Controls

3%

6.9

Design

3%

5.2

Smart features

7.0
User score
User score
7.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Popularity:
Anker Soundcore Model Zero has a popularity score of 5.8 points, which is higher than 61.6% of products in this category.
5.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 76% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.9
Audio output power
60 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 60 W which is higher than that of 79.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
63 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 63 mm which is larger than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.7% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% 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
A2DP; AVRCP; 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
10 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 10 hours which is shorter than that of 53.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 12.9% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
3,350 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 3,350 mAh which is larger than that of 65.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% 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
45 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 45 W which is higher than that of 94.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.8% 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
IPX5
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX5 which provides worse ingress protection than 62.3% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 15.3% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% 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
?
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
1960 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 1960 g which is heavier than that of 71.1% of portable speakers.
Height
24 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 24 cm which is taller than that of 85.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Width
25.6 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 25.6 cm which is wider than that of 71.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
12.8 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 12.8 cm which is deeper than that of 71.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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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 Model Zero vs the average portable speaker

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  • 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
  • 40 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20 W).
    60 W vs 20 W
  • 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
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 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.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 35 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (45 W vs 10 W).
    45 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • 40 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20 W).
    60 W vs 20 W
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 13 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (63 mm vs 50 mm).
    63 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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
  • 35 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (45 W vs 10 W).
    45 W vs 10 W
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 750 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (3,350 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    3,350 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    10 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1,160 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1960 g vs 800 g).
    1,960 g vs 800 g
  • 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
  • 11.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (24 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    24 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 7.5 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (25.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    25.6 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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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    Anker Soundcore Model Zero
    the average portable speaker
    Anker Soundcore Model Zero has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.63 vs 8).
    7.63 vs 8
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Anker Soundcore Model Zero is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£160 vs £90).
    £160 vs £90
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    10 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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 stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 1,160 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1960 g vs 800 g).
    1,960 g vs 800 g
  • 11.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (24 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    24 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 7.5 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (25.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    25.6 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.5 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (12.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    12.8 cm vs 8.3 cm

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nextpit.com
25/11/2018
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Anker Soundcore Model ZeroGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. review: Hi-Res sound with few gimmicks
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techradar.com
17/01/2019
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androidpolice.com
26/12/2018
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smartzone.de
15/12/2018
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24/02/2019
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12/01/2019
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18/02/2019
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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 Model Zero

  • Striking and modern handle design that stands out visually
  • Impressive clarity in the mid-range and treble frequencies
  • High maximum volume capability without noticeable distortion
  • Premium physical build quality with premium feeling materials
  • IPX5 water-resistance rating suitable for splashes and outdoor environments
  • Dual-device pairing support to seamlessly switch between two audio sources

What customers don't like about Anker Soundcore Model Zero

  • Bass performance sounds thin and lacks punch without the BassUp feature active
  • Audio quality degrades and feels empty or flat at lower volume levels
  • Below average battery life of only 10 hours compared to similar portable speakers
  • No USB-C charging port, opting instead for a proprietary barrel pin power brick adapter
  • Soundcore mobile application equalizer presets offer very limited adjustment
  • Relatively bulky and heavy footprint limits its practicality for travel luggage

Verdict

The Anker Soundcore Model Zero is a distinctively designed, kettlebell-shaped portable speaker featuring a 60W output from a quad-driver array with Scan-Speak transducers, delivering Hi-Res Audio certified sound. Key characteristics and pros include Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, an IPX5 water-resistance rating, up to 10 hours of battery life, a highly portable built-in handle, and balanced audio clarity enhanced by BassUp technology. However, notable drawbacks include non-tactile controls placed awkwardly beneath the handle, a bass response that may feel underwhelming to bass enthusiasts, and the use of a proprietary barrel-plug charger rather than a modern USB-C port.

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