Basically a solid, versatile Bluetooth speaker that feels premium and sounds premium providing a full sound in smaller spaces, better than some things like a TV soundbar with a sub-woofer (obviously not high-end ones). That's all you need to know on a basic level.
Note I haven't used the app yet, because I haven't really had to. But it's there, and it can tweak things like the LED's and enables features like pairing with another Flare+ for stereo sound (which is something I plan to move to).
I originally bought this to use in my car which was having speaker problems and in general, due to it's age, wasn't very clear on the sound since it still had what I believe were the stock speakers. Despite having a hard time finding a place to put it where it would evenly distribute the waves (the rubber bottom helped though) it actually did a good job filling up my car with sound, even with the fact it had a muffler modification that made it sound way too loud (PT Cruiser, make fun of me if you want). Car is gone now so I just use it for things like shower music or even a computer speaker.
And that's really the crux of this thing, it's a damn good, versatile device. No, it doesn't have the best sound ever but for the price, it delivers full, powerful sound that honestly does the source justice for the most part. I listen to a lot of ridiculous heavy metal like Infant Annihilator, and I can hear and feel a little bit of punchiness on the kick pedals, on top of getting a good deep sound with the intense vocals. I can sync it with my phone super easy, but also I can plug it into my PC tower and get a competent PC speaker when I don't feel like using my Sennheisers (say I have a guest and I want to share a video or music).
With the potential of a dual stereo setup, I feel like that has the potential for a solid speaker setup for a television or computer if you lack a sound bar or speaker kit.
Of course these are only like 25W drivers so it's not the most powerful sound, but it does the lower end justice and you can still hear a good range of the sound. Another metal album I listened to was the first album of Northlane, and it sounded solid on this speaker. I've also listened to the album on HD 518's, inside a Nissan Altima, inside my new car, and a pair of m50x's, so I have a range of comparisons for quality. Basically it's not as high quality as the headphones, but the album sounded sick while I took a shower. Note it has some water resistance and a good build quality. I don't know the rating but leaving it in the bathroom for a while had no problems, and it gets steamy in there.
Buy it. It's flashy and versatile. While I cannot speak for the stereo setup, the Flares seemed to do that well in the reviews I had seen so I can only imagine the Flare+ steps it up a bit. I intend to eventually buy another to have a semi-permanent speaker solution for my PC.
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This Item  Soundcore Flare+ Portable 360° Bluetooth Speaker by Anker, Huge 360° Sound, IPX7 Waterproof, Bigger Bass, Ambient LED Light, 20-Hour Playtime, 4 Drivers with 2 Passive Radiators, Speaker for Parties |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | -23% $99.99 List: $129.99 | $99.99 | $78.99 | -15% $109.99 List: $129.99 | -33% $60.61 List: $89.99 |
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| Sold By | — | Thousandshores Inc | AnkerDirect | Syida | AnkerDirect | Amazon.com |
| speaker size | 3.94 inches | 3.5 millimeters | 2.5 inches | — | — | — |
| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB |
| speaker type | Tweeter | Speaker Systems | Bluetooth Speaker | Outdoor | Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| mounting type | Freestanding | Freestanding | Table Top | Bluetooth | Portable Speaker | Freestanding,Strap Mount |
| weight | 1.88 pounds | 2.03 pounds | 55 grams | — | 1.66 kilograms | 2.03 pounds |
| control method | application | touch, application | touch | — | — | touch |
| model name | Flare+ | XSound Mega | A3166 | V40 | A3138 | XSound Mega |
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Sound That ShinesThe halo of LEDs can effortlessly synced to your music, or customized to amplify the atmosphere of your event. |
Soundcore AppInstantly control the lights, EQ, and wireless stereo pairing directly from your phone using the all-new Soundcore app. |
Play + PowerNo one wants the music to abruptly cut out mid-party. Use the built-in USB port to charge your phone while the tunes keep on playing. |
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Extended PlaytimeExclusive power management system intelligently manages power for up to 20 hours of playtime from a single charge. |
Wireless Stereo PairingEffortlessly pair two Flare+ to a single device. Select Boost mode for synchronized playback with double the volume, or create separate left and right channels in Stereo mode for a widened soundstage. |
Bluetooth 5.0The latest Bluetooth version delivers a stronger, more stable connection for seamless streaming. |
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| SoundSound | 360° Sound, Nice Bass | 360° Sound, BassUp Technology | 360° Powerful Sound, Stronger Bass | 360° Sound, Deeper Bass | Extreme On-The-Go Sound, Captivating Bass | Huge Sound, Extreme Bass |
| Playtime | 12 Hours | 12 Hours | 12 Hours | 20 Hours | 24 Hours | 18 Hours |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Connection | TWS | TWS | Partycast: Link 100+ Speakers | TWS | Partycast: Link 100+ Speakers | TWS |
| Soundcore App | — | ✓ | Four EQ Setting, Four Light Mode, Software Upgrades | ✓ | Settings, Software Upgrades | Settings, Software Upgrades |
| More Feature | Beat-Driven Light Rings | Beat-Driven Light Rings | Light Show, Dual Beat-Driven Light Rings | Beat-Driven Light Rings | — | Beat-Driven Light Rings |
| Recommended For | Outdoor, Pool, Backyard, Party | Home, Outdoor, Pool, Party | Indoor, Backyard, Beach, Party | Indoor, Pool, Backyard, Party | Outdoor, Pool, Beach, Party | Indoor, Backyard, Barbecue, Party |
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Good Speakers but Needs EQ to Wake It Up 😉👌
These have a nice feel to them and look like they are made nice. But the most important thing in a speaker is its sound then its features. The highs and mids are good. The bass is ok but if you use Dolby Atmos and E.Q. it then produces nice deep booming bass. It just does not have a deep rich bass out of the box. It's a low sounding thump and gives a full sounding thumpy bass not booming bass.It pairs and syncs with no issues. There is some delay with videos it's better with one speaker but there is latency. It's less using 1 than paired TWS. The light show is an appeal its subtle being on the bottom but provides a bright light show. Battery life is good takes a bit to fully charge.Mine came with scratches on the USB cord and someone's hair. 🤨 See pic. I believe this is a used product or a returned one. I like these speakers they are good but I paid for brand new ones. Not returned ones. But I'm a cool guy so i don't care about a USB wire or a hair. There's always the possibility that it happened at the manufacturing end. ... Maybe I'll win the lottery. Same chance.These are $100 each $80 with the coupon which is a ok price but i feel for the performance $60 is a better pricepoint. The sound isn't great it's ok until you use an EQ then its really good. The EQ on their app doesn't work. There are better sounding speakers that cost less but you don't get the pretty lights. I'll bump this up to 5 stars because I like the way it works. Pair them together and you're set. Turn on and off and it does the same for the other. Once you turn off the light show you don't have to do it every time you turn it on.I wasn't initially impressed but after playing around with them and you gotta get 2 of them these sound great and are easy to use. No fuss with connections. 😎👍
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Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018
This speaker Is loud and produces crisp highs, accurate mids and deep base, projecting quality sound in a 360 degree sound field. The default EQ settings are more than adequate for pop and beat drops. This speaker performs excellent at higher volumes and doesn’t distort. At lower volumes the Flare+ sounds clear and average for a speaker in this price range. The Flare+ is built to perform at higher volumes making this speaker a true competitor against speakers costing more.
Pairing speakers will create a stereo soundstage making this a true party system filling a room and more than adequate for outdoor use.
Pros:
•Quality feel, construction and durability
•Loud and accurate soundstage at higher volumes
•Deep Bass at higher volumes
•Customized Light settings and app
•Can pair with another Flare+
Cons:
•Sounds ordinary for a speaker in this price range at lower volume settings.
A few cons that hopefully can be remedied with a firmware upgrade.
• Need additional EQ settings to optimize Metal and rock genres or a custome EQ mode.
• No voice integration when using Alexa. Note you can skip and pause music via top mounted button.
My final thoughts on this purchase is total satisfaction and I will definitely purchase another Flare+.
Update 9/6/18
I ordered another Flare+ and currently pairing the two speakers.
Set up was easy and paired successfully.
I was getting an occasional skipping and pause, so I restarted my phone and paired the speakers again seems to be working no problems.
The stereo mode sounds clear with full bass. The bass is not ‘muddy’, the result is a clear medley of mids, highs and deep full bass. Where this system excels is at higher volumes, the bass is more pronounced and distortion free at all levels.
Purchasing two Flare pluses will cost $200 and is well worth the price considering that this is truly portable and produces a stereo soundstage, 20 hours of playtime, IPX7 waterproof rating, battery bank and added light feature not to mention it’s durable construction will survive drops.
Like all speakers, placement is important, find that sweet spot and the bass becomes more pronounced.
Note: Adjust EQ settings in Spotify if you’re using that service.
I would recommend this purchase, it performs as advertised and sounds excellent in both paired and single mode.
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Exceeded my expectations, another quality Anker Product.
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018
Another quality product from Anker. The Flare+ is an upgrade to the previous Soundcore Flare, with additional drivers, watts, 20 hour playtime and charging capability. The cost is well worth the added premium.Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018
This speaker Is loud and produces crisp highs, accurate mids and deep base, projecting quality sound in a 360 degree sound field. The default EQ settings are more than adequate for pop and beat drops. This speaker performs excellent at higher volumes and doesn’t distort. At lower volumes the Flare+ sounds clear and average for a speaker in this price range. The Flare+ is built to perform at higher volumes making this speaker a true competitor against speakers costing more.
Pairing speakers will create a stereo soundstage making this a true party system filling a room and more than adequate for outdoor use.
Pros:
•Quality feel, construction and durability
•Loud and accurate soundstage at higher volumes
•Deep Bass at higher volumes
•Customized Light settings and app
•Can pair with another Flare+
Cons:
•Sounds ordinary for a speaker in this price range at lower volume settings.
A few cons that hopefully can be remedied with a firmware upgrade.
• Need additional EQ settings to optimize Metal and rock genres or a custome EQ mode.
• No voice integration when using Alexa. Note you can skip and pause music via top mounted button.
My final thoughts on this purchase is total satisfaction and I will definitely purchase another Flare+.
Update 9/6/18
I ordered another Flare+ and currently pairing the two speakers.
Set up was easy and paired successfully.
I was getting an occasional skipping and pause, so I restarted my phone and paired the speakers again seems to be working no problems.
The stereo mode sounds clear with full bass. The bass is not ‘muddy’, the result is a clear medley of mids, highs and deep full bass. Where this system excels is at higher volumes, the bass is more pronounced and distortion free at all levels.
Purchasing two Flare pluses will cost $200 and is well worth the price considering that this is truly portable and produces a stereo soundstage, 20 hours of playtime, IPX7 waterproof rating, battery bank and added light feature not to mention it’s durable construction will survive drops.
Like all speakers, placement is important, find that sweet spot and the bass becomes more pronounced.
Note: Adjust EQ settings in Spotify if you’re using that service.
I would recommend this purchase, it performs as advertised and sounds excellent in both paired and single mode.
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Ignacio O. A.
Excelente sonido, cumple con su objetivo!
Reviewed in Mexico on October 20, 2021Color: BlackVerified Purchase
DUPUIS GIL
Petite enceinte Bluetooth très correcte
Reviewed in France on April 29, 2023Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Q'master
Great bass and impressive volume without distortion.
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2019Color: BlackVerified Purchase
The Good Doctor
Near audiophile quality 360 audio & Halo ambient LED lighting.
Reviewed in India on September 30, 2019Color: BlackVerified Purchase
The Good Doctor
Reviewed in India on September 30, 2019
-Punchy sound for such a compact speaker
-Full waterproofing mitigates poolside disasters
-Well-designed, easy to use smartphone app
Cons:
-Priced a little on the high side
-Clunky voice control compared to smart speakers
Anker's Soundcore Flare is a portable waterproof speaker — fully submergible in water, no less, so you’re safe if some idiot kicks it into your swimming pool at one of your many pool parties. Lucky you.
That aside, this is a Bluetooth enabled, wireless, rechargeable speaker whose key features include relatively rich sound, a ‘soundstage’ mode and its ‘beat-driven light show’. That’s basically a multi-colour ring of light at the bottom of the cylinder that can be programmed, via a smartphone app, between a calming single-colour glow and a technicolour flash dance. It’s a nice touch, albeit a novelty.
There’s a good chance you’re looking at this simply because you want a reasonably priced and compact external speaker for your phone or MP3 player, with decent sound quality and battery life. If that is the case, this is a satisfying little unit whose build quality, portability, battery life, ease of use and surprisingly punchy sound make it easy to recommend.
The waterproofing is an excellent feature for peace of mind too. Being able to take calls feels more like a bonus feature than a deal breaker.
I really wish there was a USB type-C charging port here. We’re already towards the end of 2019 and the USB type-C standard has been popular for nearly three years. It’s time to adapt.
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