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  • Avg. price: ~£120
  • Audio output power: 160.00 W
  • Battery life: 24 hours
  • IP rating: IPX4
  • Bluetooth version: 5.0
  • Weight: 9800 g

Anker Soundcore Rave Plus review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

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%

7.9

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.9

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%

8.9

Audio

20.0%

8.7

Battery

18.0%

6.8

Durability

16.0%

7.1

Connectivity

8.0%

8.3

Controls

3.0%

1.6

Design

3.0%

7.5

Smart features

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.9
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    4.9

    IP rating

    20.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 8.7
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    10

    Battery life

    15.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 6.2
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    10

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    1.0

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £120

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Anker Soundcore Rave Plus is a high-powered, portable party speaker equipped with two 5.25-inch woofers, two 2-inch tweeters, and proprietary BassUp technology to deliver a colossal 160 watts of power and an output level up to 107 dB. Its core advantages include an impressive 24-hour battery life, dual USB ports with PowerIQ device charging, a dynamic beat-driven LED light show with a central strobe, an IPX4 waterproof rating, and PartyCast capability to link over 100 compatible speakers. However, the speaker lacks a dedicated independent volume knob for its microphone input, does not feature a passive radiator, and its substantial weight of roughly 28.4 lbs (12.9 kg) can make it cumbersome to transport.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Soundcore Rave Plus

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

?

Controls

3.0%

?

Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

7.9
Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a technical score of 7.87 points, which is higher than 95.8% 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 Rave Plus has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.9

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

8.5
Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.5 points, which is higher than 95.2% 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

160.00 W
Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has an audio output power of 160.00 W which is higher than that of 95.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 160.00 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

133.00 mm
Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a driver unit size of 133.00 mm which is larger than that of 94% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 133.00 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 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 Rave 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 Rave Plus supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

5.0
Anker Soundcore Rave Plus supports Bluetooth version 5.0 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 5.0.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

20.00 m
Anker Soundcore Rave 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 Rave 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

24 hours
Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a battery life of 24 hours which is longer than that of 88.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% 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

20,000 mAh
Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a battery capacity of 20,000 mAh which is larger than that of 99.6% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

4 hours
Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a charging time of 4 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 19.3% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

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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 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 Rave 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 Rave 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 Rave 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

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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 Plus does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Anker Soundcore Rave Plus supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Anker Soundcore Rave Plus 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 Plus does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

9,800 g
Anker Soundcore Rave Plus weighs 9,800 g which is heavier than that of 95.6% 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

32.2 cm
Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a height of 32.2 cm which is taller than that of 92.3% 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

55.2 cm
Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a width of 55.2 cm which is wider than that of 99% 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

31 cm
Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a depth of 31 cm which is deeper than that of 96.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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 Rave 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

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

yes
Anker Soundcore Rave 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 Rave 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 Rave Plus vs the average portable speaker

  • 140 W more audio output power
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (160 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 160.00 W.
    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

    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (160 W vs 20.00 W).160.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • 83 mm larger main driver
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (133 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 133.00 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 Plus has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (133 mm vs 50.00 mm).133.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 17,400 mAh more battery capacity
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (20,000 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 Rave Plus has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (20,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).20000 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 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 Rave Plus has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).24 hours vs 12 hours
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    Anker Soundcore Rave 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 Rave Plus has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).20.00 m vs 10 m
  • 11 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (103 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 103.00 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 Plus has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (103 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).103.00 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL
  • 20,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    Anker Soundcore Rave 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 Rave 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 Rave 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 Rave Plus has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).4 vs 2
  • 140 W more audio output power
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (160 W vs 20.00 W).
  • 83 mm larger main driver
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (133 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • 11 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (103 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
  • 20,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Anker Soundcore Rave 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 Rave Plus has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (50 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • 1 more USB ports
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Has a microphone input
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
  • 17,400 mAh more battery capacity
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (20,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
  • Has a power bank function
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Has an equalizer
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports party mode
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Includes a remote control
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has a programmable button
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • Supports voice assistants
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Worse ingress protection
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • 9,000 g heavier
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus is heavier than the average portable speaker (9,800 g vs 800 g).
  • 19.8 cm taller
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus is taller than the average portable speaker (32.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 37.1 cm wider
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus is wider than the average portable speaker (55.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 22.7 cm deeper
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus is deeper than the average portable speaker (31 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Anker Soundcore Rave 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 Rave Plus is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 9,000 g heavier
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus is heavier than the average portable speaker (9,800 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 Plus is heavier than the average portable speaker (9,800 g vs 800 g).9800 g vs 800 g
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
    When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <= 4 h

    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).4 hours vs 3 hours
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
    What it is: Shows whether passive radiators are used to reinforce bass output.
    When it matters: When enhanced bass response from a compact enclosure matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Anker Soundcore Rave 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 Rave Plus does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • Worse ingress protection
    Anker Soundcore Rave 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 Rave Plus has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 37.1 cm wider
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus is wider than the average portable speaker (55.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
    When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 25 cm

    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus is wider than the average portable speaker (55.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).55.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 22.7 cm deeper
    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus is deeper than the average portable speaker (31 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    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

    Anker Soundcore Rave Plus is deeper than the average portable speaker (31 cm vs 8.3 cm).31 cm vs 8.3 cm
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What customers like about Anker Soundcore Rave Plus?

  • Powerful 160W output with loud, distortion-free sound
  • Deep, punchy bass enhanced by BassUp technology
  • Long battery life offering up to 24 hours of playtime
  • Excellent value for money compared to higher-priced competitors
  • Feature-rich companion app with customizable EQ and light show settings
  • Includes a dedicated microphone input for karaoke or PA use
  • Power bank functionality with PowerIQ port to charge external devices
  • Supports PartyCast to wirelessly chain multiple speakers together

What customers dislike about Anker Soundcore Rave Plus?

  • Heavy and bulky build, making it less convenient to transport
  • Relies on a proprietary AC charging brick instead of universal USB-C
  • Mid and high frequencies can sound slightly flat or recessed
  • Water resistance is limited to an IPX4 rating, protecting only against splashes
  • Operates in a mono audio setup when syncing via PartyCast without true stereo separation

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