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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£310
  • Avg. price in US: ~$350
  • Audio output power: ?
  • Battery life: 12 hours
  • IP rating: IPX4
  • Bluetooth version: 5.3
  • Weight: 10480 g

Anker Soundcore Rave 3S 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.

7.9

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%

9.3

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%

8.8

Audio

20.0%

6.1

Battery

18.0%

7.1

Durability

16.0%

7.5

Connectivity

8.0%

9.2

Controls

3.0%

3.3

Design

3.0%

5.3

Smart features

Very good
9.3

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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.6
(401)
United States
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4.5
(410)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 6.2
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    4.9

    IP rating

    20.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    15.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

  • 6.6
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

    15.0%

    1.0

    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%

    ?

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    1.0

    Weight

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Verdict

The Anker Soundcore Rave 3S is a robust 22.5 lb portable party speaker offering a powerful 200W RMS output driven by a 6.5-inch woofer and three 2.5-inch full-range drivers, establishing a frequency response of 40Hz to 20kHz. Its primary advantages include an innovative AI vocal removal feature for real-time karaoke conversion, two bundled wireless microphones, an immersive beat-synced RGB light show, Bluetooth 5.3 with Auracast support, and a splashproof IPX4 design accompanied by a 12-hour battery life. However, it lacks high-resolution audio codec support (relying on SBC/AAC), can struggle with extreme high or low frequencies at maximum volume, and is limited to splash resistance rather than full submersion waterproofing.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Soundcore Rave 3S

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%

8.8

Audio

20.0%

6.1

Battery

18.0%

7.1

Durability

16.0%

7.5

Connectivity

8.0%

9.2

Controls

3.0%

3.3

Design

3.0%

5.3

Smart features

7.5
Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a technical score of 7.52 points, which is higher than 88% 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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(401)
United States
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4.5
(410)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.3
Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a user score of 9.3 points, which is higher than 85.3% of products in this category.
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.
10
Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 66.6% 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%

7.9

Overall score

40.0%

8.9

Price

8.2
Anker Soundcore Rave 3S 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

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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

165.00 mm
Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a driver unit size of 165.00 mm which is larger than that of 96.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.9% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 165.00 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 Rave 3S 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

40.00 Hz
Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a lowest frequency of 40.00 Hz which is lower than that of 74.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 40.00 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 Rave 3S 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

5.3
Anker Soundcore Rave 3S supports Bluetooth version 5.3 which is newer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.6% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 5.3.
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

30.00 m
Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a maximum Bluetooth range of 30.00 m which is longer than that of 85.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 30.00 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

yes
Anker Soundcore Rave 3S supports Bluetooth LE Audio. 97.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports Bluetooth LE Audio.
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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 Rave 3S 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

4,900 mAh
Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a battery capacity of 4,900 mAh which is larger than that of 79.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% 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

6 hours
Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a charging time of 6 hours which is longer than that of 95.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.4% 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

15 W
Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a maximum charging input power of 15 W which is higher than that of 73.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.5% 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 Rave 3S 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 Rave 3S 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 Rave 3S 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 Rave 3S 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

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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 Rave 3S 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 Rave 3S 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

yes
Anker Soundcore Rave 3S includes a remote control. 85.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
A dedicated remote-control option 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 Rave 3S 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

10,480 g
Anker Soundcore Rave 3S weighs 10,480 g which is heavier than that of 96.1% 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

55 cm
Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a height of 55 cm which is taller than that of 96% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% 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

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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

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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 Rave 3S 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

OTA; App
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 Rave 3S 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 Rave 3S 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 Rave 3S vs the average portable speaker

  • 115 mm larger main driver
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (165 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 165.00 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 Rave 3S has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (165 mm vs 50.00 mm).165.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 30.00 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 Rave 3S has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).30.00 m vs 10 m
  • 16 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (108 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 108.00 dB.
    What it is: The maximum acoustic loudness the speaker can produce.
    When it matters: When the speaker must play loudly in a large or outdoor space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 90 dB SPL

    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (108 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).108.00 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S 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 Rave 3S has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).4 vs 2
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
    What it is: Indicates whether sound is spread evenly in all directions.
    When it matters: When even sound coverage around the speaker matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated low-frequency driver is included.
    When it matters: When stronger low-frequency output matters without adding separate equipment.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S 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 Rave 3S has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • 2,300 mAh more battery capacity
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,900 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 Rave 3S has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,900 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).4900 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 115 mm larger main driver
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (165 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • 16 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (108 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • 20 Hz deeper bass extension
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (40 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • 0.7 % lower total harmonic distortion
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has lower total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (0.3% vs 1%).
  • 64 mm larger built-in subwoofer
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a larger built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (165 mm vs 101 mm).
  • 25 ms lower audio latency
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (60 ms vs 85 ms).
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Supports Auracast
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S supports Auracast, while the average portable speaker does not support Auracast.
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S supports Bluetooth LE Audio, while the average portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5.0).
  • Has a microphone input
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
  • 2,300 mAh more battery capacity
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,900 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 5 W higher charging input power
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 10 W).
  • Has an equalizer
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports party mode
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Includes a remote control
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has an FM radio
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Supports playback mute
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • Has a programmable button
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
  • 6 newer
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2025 vs 2019).

Total
Overall
Audio
Connectivity
Battery
Controls
Smart features
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Worse ingress protection
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
  • 9,680 g heavier
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S is heavier than the average portable speaker (10,480 g vs 800 g).
  • 42.6 cm taller
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S is taller than the average portable speaker (55 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S 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 Rave 3S is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 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 Rave 3S has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).6 hours vs 3 hours
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 9,680 g heavier
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S is heavier than the average portable speaker (10,480 g vs 800 g).
    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

    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S is heavier than the average portable speaker (10,480 g vs 800 g).10480 g vs 800 g
  • Worse ingress protection
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S 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 Rave 3S has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 42.6 cm taller
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S is taller than the average portable speaker (55 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    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

    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S is taller than the average portable speaker (55 cm vs 12.4 cm).55 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 3.44x more expensive
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£310 vs £90).
    Anker Soundcore Rave 3S is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£310 vs £90).£310 vs £90
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Anker Soundcore Rave 3S?

  • Powerful 200W output with impressive maximum volume
  • Highly effective AI-driven real-time vocal removal for instant karaoke
  • Comes bundled with two responsive wireless microphones
  • Excellent value for money compared to higher-priced competitors
  • Feature-rich Soundcore companion app for adjusting EQ and audio settings
  • Vibrant, beat-synced customizable LED party light show
  • Versatile input options including AUX for guitars or extra wired mics
  • IPX4 splash resistance provides peace of mind for outdoor use

What customers dislike about Anker Soundcore Rave 3S?

  • Battery life drains significantly faster when using high volumes, lights, and bass boost
  • Lacks support for high-resolution audio codecs, relying strictly on SBC/AAC
  • Sub-bass frequencies struggle to hit the lowest lows and can exhibit minor distortion at maximum volume
  • High frequencies and crisp treble details can occasionally feel buried in the sound mix
  • Heavy and bulky form factor lacking wheels or a telescoping handle for easier transport
  • Wireless microphones can only connect to one speaker at a time, limiting dual-speaker stereo karaoke
  • Microphones can occasionally pick up a faint, airy background sound

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pcmag.com
23/04/2025
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Anker Soundcore Rave 3S Review - PCMag
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uk.pcmag.com
23/04/2025
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Anker Soundcore Rave 3S - Review 2025 - PCMag UK
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me.pcmag.com
23/04/2025
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Anker Soundcore Rave 3S - Review 2025 - PCMag Middle East
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lifehacker.com
07/04/2025
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The Soundcore Rave 3S Can Turn Any Song Into Karaoke - Lifehacker
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soundguys.com
19/03/2025
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Soundcore Rave 3S review: JBL PartyBox killer? - SoundGuys
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basic-tutorials.com
30/06/2025
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soundcore Rave 3S Review: party speaker with RGB, AI and ...
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howtogeek.com
28/04/2025
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Soundcore Rave 3S Review: An Instant Karaoke Machine
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headphonecheck.com
17/09/2025
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Soundcore Rave 3S Review - headphonecheck.com If you want to know more about this speaker, I can look into its specific feature performance (like the...
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basic-tutorials.com
30/06/2025
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Soundcore Rave 3S: Party speaker with RGB, AI, and karaoke
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frandroid.com
24/06/2025
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Soundcore Rave 3S Review: Affordable Festive Atmosphere
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larazon.es
21/02/2026
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The life of the party with 200W of power: speaker with 12 hours of music, lights, and karaoke for everyone
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