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Anker Soundcore Trance Go Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Audio output power:50.00 WBattery life:24 hoursIP rating:IPX7Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:2970 g

Anker Soundcore Trance Go 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.

7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 83% of portable speakers
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 86%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

32%

7.0

Audio

20%

7.3

Battery

18%

8.0

Durability

16%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Controls

3%

6.8

Design

3%

6.3

Smart features

â–²Better than 89%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £80
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Soundcore Trance Go

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

32%

7.0

Audio

20%

7.3

Battery

18%

8.0

Durability

16%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Controls

3%

6.8

Design

3%

6.3

Smart features

7.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Anker Soundcore Trance Go has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 59.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.1
Audio output power
50 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 50 W which is higher than that of 75.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.3% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
2
Market range: <0 – >5
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
50 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 50 Hz which is lower than that of 59.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.1% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
20 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 20 m which is longer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP
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
Market range: <6 hours – >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
4,900 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker 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
6 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker 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
10 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker 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
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
?
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
Market range: <0 m – >1 m
This portable speaker has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
?
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
2,970 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 2,970 g which is heavier than that of 79.5% of portable speakers.
Height
17.8 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 17.8 cm which is taller than that of 67.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
17.8 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 17.8 cm which is narrower than that of 51.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Depth
14.3 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 14.3 cm which is deeper than that of 77.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
Soundcore
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Anker Soundcore Trance Go 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
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 18 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (98 dB vs 80 dB).
    98 dB vs 80 dB
  • 20,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 30 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (50 W vs 20 W).
    50 W vs 20 W
  • 9 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (9 vs 0).
    9 vs 0
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 7.5% better value for money
    Anker Soundcore Trance Go offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.11 vs 7.5).
    8.11 vs 7.55
  • 18 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (98 dB vs 80 dB).
    98 dB vs 80 dB
  • 20,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 30 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (50 W vs 20 W).
    50 W vs 20 W
  • 6 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (98 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    98 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 10 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (50 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    50 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).
    20 m vs 10 m
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • 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
  • 2,300 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,900 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    4,900 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • 9 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (9 vs 0).
    9 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.
  • 3 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).
    6 hours vs 3 hours
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 2,170 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,970 g vs 800 g).
    2,970 g vs 800 g
  • 4.21x less popular
    Anker Soundcore Trance Go is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 6 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (14.3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    14.3 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 5.4 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (17.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    17.8 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 4.21x less popular
    Anker Soundcore Trance Go is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).
    6 hours vs 3 hours
  • 2,170 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,970 g vs 800 g).
    2,970 g vs 800 g
  • 6 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (14.3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    14.3 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 5.4 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (17.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    17.8 cm vs 12.4 cm

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lanoc.org
28/07/2022
Summary of the review
Soundcore Trance Go and Soundcore Motion BoomGo to product viewer dialogue for this item.
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netzwelt.de
30/06/2024
Summary of the review
Netzwelt: Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker Comparison
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Anker Soundcore Trance Go

  • Powerful volume and clear audio that easily fills outdoor spaces and large rooms
  • Deep, punching bass performance further enhanced by the BassUp feature
  • Excellent battery life offering up to 24 hours of playtime on a single charge
  • Highly reliable IPX7 waterproof rating that survives pool splashes and rain
  • Convenient built-in power bank functionality to charge smartphones via USB
  • Sturdy build quality combined with a flexible handle that makes it highly portable
  • Full compatibility with the Soundcore app for custom equalizer and multi-speaker pairing profiles

What customers don't like about Anker Soundcore Trance Go

  • Slightly bulky and heavy design makes it less ideal for casual, light travel
  • Audio can occasionally lean too heavily into high frequencies, sacrificing absolute richness
  • High-end clarity and crispness can feel lacking to audiophiles compared to premium speaker brands
  • Included USB-C charging cable is criticized by users for being extremely short

Verdict

The Anker Soundcore Trance Go is a rugged, 50-watt portable Bluetooth 5.0 speaker featuring a front-facing woofer, a dedicated tweeter, and a rear passive radiator capable of blasting up to 98dB of volume. Weighing 6.5 lbs and measuring 11.2 x 7.0 x 5.6 inches, its main advantages include a massive 4,900mAh battery that delivers up to 24 hours of playtime, an IPX7 fully waterproof rating for outdoor durability, proprietary BassUp technology, a built-in USB-A port for power bank device charging, and PartyCast technology to link over 100 speakers. However, its core disadvantages are that it operates as a mono speaker unless paired with a second unit, it takes a relatively long 6 hours to fully recharge via USB-C, and it lacks the integrated LED light show features found on the standard Trance model.

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