How Long Do Anker Soundcore Speakers Last On A Full Charge?

Anker Soundcore is easily one of the top Bluetooth speaker brands buyers turn to for both indoor and outdoor listening. After all, its speakers are fairly reliable and come with several built-in features that make the user experience extra convenient. That includes BassUp, a proprietary technology that enhances the bass for a more powerful sound output. Then, you have waterproofing. Some Soundcore speakers are designed to handle both pool and beach activities with no problem. App support is another well-known functionality among these speakers, giving users the freedom to customize the equalizer profiles and change the settings as needed. 

But there's still one other feature that users particularly love about Anker Soundcore speakers: their battery life. These portable speakers offer anywhere from 12 to 24 hours of playback, so you get to enjoy longer listening time on just a single full charge. The actual runtime, however, largely depends on the model. Here's a more detailed breakdown of what you can expect from each of the current Anker Soundcore speaker models. 

For short picnics, afternoon beach trips, or laid-back hangouts in the backyard, you can easily get by with an Anker Soundcore speaker that can last about 12 to 16 hours. Your options include the Motion X600 and Rave 3S with 12 hours of continuous playback, the Soundcore Mini with 15 hours, and Boom 3i with 16 hours.

Of these four models, the Motion X600 and Soundcore Rave 3S are the most expensive options at $200 and $350, respectively. It might seem surprising that the pricier options have the shortest runtimes, but they actually make up for it with advanced features. The Motion X600 is marketed as "the world's first portable high-fidelity speaker." It includes 40kHz wide frequency support for more detailed sound and has two woofers and two tweeters for spatial audio. On the other hand, the Rave 3S is an AI karaoke party speaker built with three 2.5" full-range drivers and one 6.5" woofer. It can deliver up to 200W output, and the fun part is that it even comes with a light show that syncs to the beat.

If you're looking for a speaker for everyday casual listening and don't really need high-fidelity and powerful audio, the Boom 3i and Soundcore Mini would likely work just fine. The $130 Boom 3i is among the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers, thanks to its rugged outdoor enclosure with saltwater and drop resistance, while the $30 Mini is Soundcore's most basic Bluetooth speaker with a 5W driver and radio mode.

Sometimes, you need a portable speaker that can run for more than 16 hours. Maybe you're going on a multi-day camping excursion or are hosting a dusk-to-dawn movie marathon at home. To make sure you get uninterrupted playback, it's best to go with Anker Soundcore speakers with a runtime of at least 20 hours. Thankfully, there are plenty of options to choose from.

For up to 20 hours of battery life, you can pick between the Select 4 Go and Boom 2 Plus. Both are waterproof and floatable speakers. With the Boom 2 Plus, you also get 30W fast charging, which is just enough to get the speaker to a 100% battery level in three hours.

The rest of Anker Soundcore's speaker range all provide 24-hour playback, making them some of the best Bluetooth speakers you can buy. This includes the Soundcore 1, Soundcore 2, Soundcore 3, Boom 2, Boom Go 3i, and Motion Boom. Twenty-four hours of runtime translates to listening continuously to as many as 480 songs. Of course, this runtime is only an estimate. How long the Anker Soundcore speaker actually lasts really depends on how you use it. For instance, for the Boom Go 3i, expect only six hours if you set it to max volume with BassUp Mode and lights on. But if you switched it to Eco Mode, disabled the lights, and turned the volume down to 50%, you can extend its life up to 40 hours.