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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£90
  • Avg. price in US: ~$90
  • Audio output power: 25.00 W
  • Battery life: 18 hours
  • IP rating: IPX4
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Weight: 760 g

Anker Soundcore Pro 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.

6.8

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%

6.8

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.8

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%

7.1

Audio

20.0%

7.5

Battery

18.0%

5.6

Durability

16.0%

6.8

Connectivity

8.0%

5.4

Controls

3.0%

8.7

Design

3.0%

7.4

Smart features

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

  • 8.4
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    4.9

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.4

    Weight

    15.0%

    8.8

    Battery life

  • 5.9
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.8

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    8.8

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.4

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 6.2
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    3.8

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.4

    Weight

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Verdict

The Anker Soundcore Pro Plus is a high-performance 25-watt portable Bluetooth 4.2 speaker engineered with 4 tuned internal drivers, including 2 full-range drivers and 2 tweeters, integrated alongside a premium digital signal processor and exclusive BassUp technology to maintain clear audio fidelity across a 50 Hz to 40,000 Hz frequency range. Its principal advantages include a robust 8,000 mAh Li-ion battery that delivers up to 18 hours of continuous playtime, a built-in PowerIQ USB-A output port allowing the device to double as a fast-charging power bank, a multi-functional integrated microphone, and diverse connectivity options featuring an auxiliary line-in and swift NFC pairing. However, notable drawbacks include its heavier 760-gram tabletop design, an aging micro-USB charging input requiring up to 6 hours for a full recharge, and a limited IPX4 rating that makes it only splash-resistant rather than fully waterproof.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Soundcore Pro 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

6.8
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a technical score of 6.8 points, which is lower than 51.9% 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

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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 Pro 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%

6.8

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.8
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 50.5% 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

25.00 W
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has an audio output power of 25.00 W which is higher than that of 59.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 25.00 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

44.00 mm
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a driver unit size of 44.00 mm which is smaller than that of 69.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.7% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 44.00 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

4
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 4.
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

50.00 Hz
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a lowest frequency of 50.00 Hz which is lower than that of 59.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.1% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 50.00 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 Pro 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

4.2
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.2.
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 Pro 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

A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
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

no
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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

18 hours
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a battery life of 18 hours which is longer than that of 77.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.5% 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

8,000 mAh
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a battery capacity of 8,000 mAh which is larger than that of 92.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% 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

5 hours
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a charging time of 5 hours which is longer than that of 87% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.7% 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 Pro 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 Pro 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+

IPX4
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% 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 Pro 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

no
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% 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

0 m
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
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

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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 Pro 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

no
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
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 Pro 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

yes
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
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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

760 g
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus weighs 760 g which is lighter than that of 51% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
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 Pro 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

20.4 cm
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a width of 20.4 cm which is wider than that of 58.1% 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

6.9 cm
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a depth of 6.9 cm which is shallower than that of 65.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% 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 Pro 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

USB
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

yes
Anker Soundcore Pro Plus supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct 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 Pro 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 Pro Plus vs the average portable speaker

  • 5,400 mAh more battery capacity
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (8,000 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 Pro Plus has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (8,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).8000 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    Anker Soundcore Pro 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 Pro Plus has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).20.00 m vs 10 m
  • 20,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 40000 Hz.
    What it is: The highest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When upper-treble extension and high-frequency detail matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 20000 Hz

    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 4.
    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

    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).4 vs 2
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 2.
    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 Pro Plus has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).
    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

    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).18 hours vs 12 hours
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
    What it is: Shows whether the device uses separate left and right audio channels.
    When it matters: When true left-and-right channel playback matters without pairing a second speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Has an equalizer
    Anker Soundcore Pro 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 Pro Plus has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
  • 20,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 10 Hz deeper bass extension
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (50 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • 5 W more audio output power
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (25 W vs 20.00 W).
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • 1 more USB ports
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 5,400 mAh more battery capacity
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (8,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).
  • Has a power bank function
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Has an equalizer
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • 5.2 cm shorter
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus is shorter than the average portable speaker (7.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • Supports voice assistants
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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Smart features
  • 6 mm smaller main driver
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (44 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 44.00 mm.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Worse ingress protection
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus 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
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
    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

    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 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 Pro Plus has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).5 hours vs 3 hours
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker 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

    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
    What it is: Indicates whether two compatible speakers can form a stereo pair.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should form separate left and right channels.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports true wireless speaker-to-speaker pairing.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should pair wirelessly for stereo playback.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 6 mm smaller main driver
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (44 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 44.00 mm.
    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

    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (44 mm vs 50.00 mm).44.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • Worse ingress protection
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 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 Pro Plus has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
    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

    Anker Soundcore Pro Plus has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).4.2 vs 5.0
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What customers like about Anker Soundcore Pro Plus?

  • Powerful 25W audio output with room-filling volume
  • Strong bass performance enhanced by BassUp technology
  • Clear and crisp mid-range and treble clarity
  • Excellent battery life powered by an 8,000 mAh capacity
  • Functions as a power bank to charge smartphones via USB output
  • Premium, rugged build quality with a smooth rubberized finish
  • Convenient connectivity options including NFC pairing and an AUX input

What customers dislike about Anker Soundcore Pro Plus?

  • Notably heavy and bulky compared to other speakers of a similar size
  • Takes a long time to fully recharge (approximately 4 to 6 hours)
  • Limited IPX4 rating makes it only splash-resistant rather than fully waterproof
  • Slight audio delay or lag when waking up from power-saving standby mode
  • Slight sound distortion can occur when played at absolute maximum volume

Expert reviews

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medium.com
15/05/2018
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Anker Soundcore Pro Plus Bluetooth Speaker Review - Medium
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forums.crackberry.com
15/07/2018
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[REVIEW] Anker SoundCore Pro+ (25W) Bluetooth Speaker
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cubed3.com
16/11/2025
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Anker SoundCore Pro+ 25W Bluetooth Speaker - Cubed3 YouTube·FRED'S TECH HUB
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nerdtechy.com
05/05/2018
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Anker SoundCore Pro+ 25W Bluetooth Speaker Review - Nerd Techy
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china-gadgets.de
21/12/2019
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Hands-On: Anker Soundcore Pro+ - Big Bass for Little Money
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gadget-rausch.de
29/10/2018
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Anker SoundCore Pro+ Review: 25 Watts in a Compact Space!
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italiamac.it
09/01/2019
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Anker SoundCore Pro+ 25W Bluetooth Speaker Review
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