Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Soundcore Flare Wireless Speaker by Anker, Waterproof Party Speaker with 360° Sound, Enhanced Bass & Ambient LED Light, IP67 Dustproof & Waterproof and 12-hour Battery Life

This speaker sounds really nice and makes my music sound fun when I listen to it ("sound quality" - here you go mr algorithm). It gets very loud which is good. The lights are definitely cute and the app that comes with it is actually very useful - it has light settings as well as sounds equaliser presets (and a fully controllable equaliser).Cons:1. The buttons are quite difficult to press - I have grown used to it but if you have any difficulties in that regard I would be cautious.2. Having the lights on significantly reduces the battery life - I usually have them off. Also worth mentioning that the lights aren't really bright enough to be the only light source in a room, although that's not a problem.3. Even the quietest volume on the speaker is not that quiet - I find with music or podcasts it's too loud for me to sleep to when on my bedside table. But maybe this can be rectified by placing it further away from me.Overall I am quite happy with this speaker, I use it all the time at home! I got it on a black Friday deal so it was about £40 and I thought that was really good value for money for what it is. That said I've never had another Bluetooth speaker so I have no basis for comparison.

I bought this speaker (Soundcore Flare) to improve the sound quality I was experiencing from my mobile phone and I'm delighted. I liked it so much I now have 2 of them which I use in Stereo mode.The sound quality and volume is excellent for the price and portability. You're not going to get the super premium audio fidelity for an audophile quality system, but you do get a truly excellent sound quality for 12W portable speakers. Two speakers work together well for stereo sound with decent bass. I find 30% volume for 1 speaker is usually enough to fill an average sized room in a UK home, 50% is loud. I haven't even tried 100% volume - reviews say the sound can be quite harsh at that end but for domestic uses I can't see the point.The two speakers link together automatically and then to my device, and they can be modified using the Soundcore App to change equalisers, set between stereo or "boost" (mimic) modes, and customise the base lights (I turn them off). My only niggle is that they default to 50% volume whenever I turn them on and link them to my Android phone; I have to turn them downAny good bluetooth speaker unleashes the audio potential of your phone and lap top, and this has transformed my habits in just a few months. Things I now regularly use these to listen to so far:- BBC Sounds (for live radio and on-demand content; most DAB radios are Mono but phone + two Bluetooth speakers gives you stereo radio)- Music via Spotify- Podcasts- Audiobooks- Economist audio version- Massively improved the audio on my laptop (films, games, music)I have no regrets buying these speakers, although I do wonder given how loud they can get as 12W speakers whether I should have saved a little money and bought the Soundcore Flare Minis (10W speakers, £40 each compared to £60 at time of review for the Soundcore Flare). It will depend on your uses.

I have been using the product for around a month and I can say that the speaker lives up to expectation. The sound quality is excellent. You can hear a wide range. The base is very good from the beginning but when you use the "Base Boost" Mode it makes it a lot louder. So much so, that you can hear it through the walls. But doesn't effect the overall quality of the speakers and you can still make out the highs and mids of any song. The lighting system makes for a good addition although it doesn't light up the room too much. But for the price point it is still really good to have and a nice addition. The companion app helps customise the LED lights with pre-set options. Has a fair amount of options which is good. And allows you to change the listening style a little. It isnt too useful I found and have kept it on the default.The customer service is EXCELLENT though. I had trouble with the first one I had as it was making a high pitched noise when it was on charge. I asked Soundcore's customer service and they came back within a day with how to send it for repair. Unfortunately, they couldn't repair it but sent me another. I had to wait for a while and so they very graciously gave me a discount on another product which was very welcome. Overall, very happy with the speaker. You'd be hard pressed to get something equal or better for under £70.