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Anker Soundcore Select Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Audio output power:12.00 WBattery life:24 hoursIP rating:IPX7Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:365 g

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

Anker Soundcore Select
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

80%

7.4

Technical score

20%

8.3

User score

★Better than 92% of portable speakers
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 93%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

32%

7.0

Audio

20%

7.7

Battery

18%

8.4

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

8.3

Controls

3%

9.2

Design

3%

4.9

Smart features

★Better than 92%
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 74%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Soundcore Select

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

32%

7.0

Audio

20%

7.7

Battery

18%

8.4

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

8.3

Controls

3%

9.2

Design

3%

4.9

Smart features

7.4
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Anker Soundcore Select has a popularity score of 6.1 points, which is higher than 64% of products in this category.
6.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.3
Audio output power
12 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 12 W which is lower than that of 62.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
2
This portable speaker has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 20 Hz which is lower than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 14% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This portable speaker 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.
Maximum Bluetooth range
20 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 20 m which is longer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
24 hours
This portable speaker 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
4,400 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 4,400 mAh which is larger than that of 74.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.4% of portable speakers.
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
5 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IPX7
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX7 which provides better ingress protection than 47.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 25.2% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
yes
This portable speaker resists accidental impacts. 67.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
?
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Weight
365 g
This portable speaker weighs 365 g which is lighter than that of 75.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
5.4 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 5.4 cm which is shorter than that of 91.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Width
16.5 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 16.5 cm which is narrower than that of 55.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
4.5 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 4.5 cm which is shallower than that of 87.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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Companion app name
Soundcore
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Anker Soundcore Select vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker 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
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).
    20 m vs 10 m
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 4 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
    4 vs 0
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • 1,800 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    4,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 10.3% better value for money
    Anker Soundcore Select offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.33 vs 7.5).
    8.33 vs 7.55
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Anker Soundcore Select is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (85 dB vs 80 dB).
    85 dB vs 80 dB
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).
    20 m vs 10 m
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    24 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1,800 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    4,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • 4 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
    4 vs 0
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • 435 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (365 g vs 800 g).
    365 g vs 800 g
  • 7 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    5.4 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 3.8 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 8 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (12 W vs 20 W).
    12 W vs 20 W
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 8 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (12 W vs 20 W).
    12 W vs 20 W
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Anker Soundcore Select

  • Excellent value for money at an affordable price point
  • Impressive, loud, and punchy audio performance for its compact size
  • Great battery life, delivering up to 16 to 20 hours of continuous playtime
  • Highly portable, lightweight, and easy to carry while traveling
  • Robust and durable build quality with excellent water and dust resistance
  • App integration allows for customized sound profiles using a graphic equalizer
  • Reliable and effortless Bluetooth connectivity with fast pairing capabilities

What customers don't like about Anker Soundcore Select

  • Lacks deep low-end bass and sub-bass rumble, causing certain tracks to feel thin
  • Audio directivity is somewhat narrow, meaning it does not offer 360-degree immersive sound
  • May struggle to get loud enough for large outdoor parties or highly noisy environments
  • Buttons can be stiff and relatively hard to press continuously
  • Voices and multimedia content (like movies or podcasts) can occasionally sound slightly muddy or muffled
  • No built-in 3.5mm auxiliary jack socket, limiting usage to wireless Bluetooth connections only

Verdict

The Anker Soundcore Select is an ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker featuring dual full-range drivers that deliver 12W of stereo sound alongside a 4,400mAh battery that provides up to 24 hours of continuous playback. Its main pros include real-time low-frequency optimization through BassUp DSP technology, an IPX5 water-resistance rating for outdoor durability, seamless pairing via a 20-meter Bluetooth range, and an integrated microphone for hands-free speakerphone calls. However, its notable cons include a lack of deep, sub-bass extension due to its compact chassis, slight audio muffling during speech or multimedia playback, and the inability to pair multiple units together for a true stereo configuration.

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