Anker Soundcore mini, Super-Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 15-Hour Playtime, 66-Foot Bluetooth Range, Enhanced Bass, Noise-Cancelling Microphone

Tiny, portable, brilliant!
I was nearly sucked into buying an Echo or Dot on Prime day, but was concerned about the privacy issues around such devices. All I really needed was a portable speaker to boost the music from my phone whilst getting ready in the morning, and this tiny Anker speaker fits the bill. It’s the size of half a can of soda and super light. Connects quickly out of the box and feels robust and good quality. The sound quality for such a small speaker is outstanding, and it goes up really loudly too, should you need it to. I can pick it up and take it with me wherever I want my music playing, even out into the garden. Such a nifty little device, and was a bargain at the discounted Prime day price of 15.99. It has a radio too, but you have to scan through the channels each time until you reach the one you want – a bit of guess work involved as there’s no way of knowing what frequency you’re on! Remember to plug in the USB connector as this acts as an aerial. All in all a fab piece of kit – exactly what I was looking for and more!

Good little speaker with limitations
This is a very small speaker, it’s ideal for next to a bed or for sitting outside listening to the radio as it’s so small you can pop it in a jacket pocket. The sound quality is good if, like me you need something for the spoken word, for music it’s not really up to the job as the bass is almost non-existent due to its size limitations. It charges using micro USB and has an SD card slot. The battery life is excellent, the volume up and down and play and pause buttons are very clear and easy to use, but the power button and microphone button lose out due to the size of the speaker. Also you need the volume quite high to hear whether it’s connected via Bluetooth as the little noise it makes isn’t that clear – it does have a blue LED but if you’re not looking directly at the speaker you could miss that. It has a handy non-slip base and it’s pleasant and unobtrusive to look at.

All in all for 23.99 I do feel I could have bought something with more ‘punch’ to it but as I need this for audiobooks and the treble and mid range tones are clear and warm then I’m happy with it.

Some speake
I was dubious of the reviews but I must admit this is an ace little speaker. Have had it a couple of days now and still cannot get over how good this sounds. Hopefully long term it will remain as good. My wife is already looking at stealing it as it sounds so much better than another make of speaker she has, so I may end up buying a second one. Very happy so far.

Bought with no expectations, but very impressed!
I wanted a little Bluetooth speaker so I could listen to music at work – phone didn’t have the volume or projection to even be heard in my environment.

I went on Amazon, searched Bluetooth speaker, this came up. Price was good, high stars in review, ordered without really reading.

It arrived next day, took it out box – impressed with wieght. The main body is metal – I just assumed it would be plastic.

Connected to my phone easily. Music sound quality? Well it’s not going to rattle your fillings out with bass but it’s very good for what it is. Loud, clear, pretty balanced – not just “what I was after” – but about 10x better than I expected.

Then I got reading the manual. You can load an SD card with mp3s if you like, and it will play them – so doesn’t require tethering to a phone at all if you aren’t into that.

THEN I saw it had FM radio built in – uses the included USB charging lead as an antenna. Blown away. If I just want to listen to the radio at work, I don’t even need my phone in range, and don’t need to burn up my phone battery (or the speakers) running Bluetooth. Reception seemed excellent, and again sound quality mind boggling for the size of the thing.

AND THEN – I realised when you are connected to it via Bluetooth, you can take calls through it. The sound quality makes the caller crystal clear, and it has an inbuilt mic which works pretty well. Hands free call ability also included.

Due to me only expecting a basic speaker, I was utterly impressed by all this. And all for around 18 delivered (I got a “used” deal but the box hadn’t even been unsealed).

One of the best arbitrary purchases I’ve made in a long time, and it was completely by accident. And the best bit? No more dull quiet backshifts. Superb all round!

Another great Anker produc
I had already bought an Anker speaker couple of years ago, and I was well pleased with the quality of sound and its sturdy build. I was looking for a small speaker for my bathroom, and I chose this one above others because of my previous positive experiences. It is really excellent – dead easy to set up and linked straight away to my iPhone. The sound is really impressive for such a small piece of kit. Some moans on this site about the quality of sound need to reflect that for under 20 – this is an absolute bargain. Spend more money if you want fancy Dan stuff . For my particular needs, this is perfect and one of the best value for money buys I have had from Amazon over the years.

Great, with a couple of small annoying features
OK, you’ve read the other reviews, and they are mostly glowing. Don’t get me wrong, this is a great speaker, and in this price range it’s going to be hard to beat… BUT.

There are a few things which let this down. If they were fixed, there would not be any point in anyone else making a speaker at this price point, or even a little higher.

First, we have the “on volume”. This is steadfastly set at about 75%. If you are in your shed, switch it on, connect bluetooth to your phone, boom away you go. Now you are listening to your music at 75% volume, and all is great. Doing something quiet? Ha – good luck here – switch it on and 75% volume – Boom – if you want it or not…

OK, how about we turn it on, and then turn it down before playing? Nice try – if you turned it down on your phone – this little beast will then override the volume, and set it to 75%! Boom.

There are ways around this, but it is just awkward. Also, I had a 20 car stereo in the 1980’s, which could remember how loud it was when it was turned off, and then resume at that volume – why can this little fellow not do the same.

I have not used the built in radio at all – so no comment there.

The charging port is micro USB. This should be updated to USB-C.

The button placement is also all about style, and not about function. The main volume up/down buttons are on the front (judging by the logo orientation). This puts the other buttons / switches on the back. I’d like function to take precedence over looks – and have all of the things to press visible at the same time.

The micro SD Card however I have used. It is a great feature, as you do not even need to use your phone’s battery to get the music. It does however forget where it is within an mp3, so if you are listening to a long story, or album level mp3, starting at the beginning every time is awful.

I must also commend the ruggedness of this too. I have had it drop off a 6 foot high shelf, onto a concrete floor, and survive. It has been knocked off my 39″ bench a couple of times (dents in top to prove it). I have also had it fall from a pocket and roll under the car, at least twice. It is barely showing the signs of the hard life I have given it.

This gets daily use from me. I use this at least once a day, often more than that. Usually music from my phone, sometimes mp3’s from the micro SD. It has lasted really well, and I would not hesitate in buying it again if needed.

Literally the only reason for the non-5-star review is the lack of memory. If it could remember the last volume, and how far it had got through playing an mp3, we would be there.

Excellent sound
Think Echo dot! This little speaker is solid and weighty, very well made and outstanding in so many ways. I was a little skeptical but took the plunge on it, and am totally delighted. The sound is very similar to the echo dot, feels the same solid build, bluetooth is a dream, and battery life super. I have been using connected to my iPhone in the garden and it has improved my listening pleasure immeasurably. Highly recommended.

Update – 8 months or so use. No problems. Use outside and indoors – still connects to my iPhone easily, and battery life is still really good. Bargain!

Forget the newer version, this is top notch.
Bought for a funeral service. Heard perfectly across a socially distanced cemetery. If you have more than one device paired, make sure you switch all bluetooth off the other devices because it wont connect to the one you ask it to connect with, it struggles. Otherwise its fab and is used for louder volume on the tablet for movie nights which is an unexpected bonus.

Good sound quality, good Bluetooth connectivity to PC & mobile
I got this speaker for remote calls as a substitute for the tinny sounding PC speakers, and I wanted more volume too. I’ve found it’s much more than I expected – for it’s size the sound quality is great for music, it also has a microphone (which I hadn’t picked up on when I ordered it), and it connects with Bluetooth to my laptop & my phone with no problems. I was a little worried about Bluetooth lag when using it with Zoom, but there isn’t any. I’ve also used a wired connection which works well too. Build quality is good too. I’m extremely pleased with this purchase.

Excellent speake
I LOVE this speaker. I was given one as a present last year and liked it so much I decided to buy another. The sound quality is excellent across the range. My husband prefers classical music whereas I am more interested in “pop” and spoken word. The speaker easily copes with all genres and the sound is never distorted or disappointing, but always clear.
The first one I used predominantly in the downstairs rooms and the conservatory and garden. It was perfect in any setting. I was able to control it from the speaker itself or my mobile or Apple Watch. The Bluetooth connectivity is excellent as is the setting up of the device. It takes no time at all.
I have never run out of battery life since owning it. I top it up occasionally but the battery life is very impressive and it charges quickly.
I now have the second speaker upstairs and again the sound quality is brilliant in any of the rooms, including the bathroom.
I would not hesitate to recommend this product, it deserves 10 stars!!

Anker Gold
In keeping with what other people are saying, how can something so small be so capable? Intergalactic tech indeed! It’s also beautiful. I may start a collection, as the whole attitude of the makers is so able and friendly.

The bass is very strong for something no bigger than an apple and the detail amazing. Several decades ago, Dad had a NAD 3020 amp playing through AR speakers. If ultimate power was everything, even at enough volume to hurt your ears, the 3020 stayed as free of distortion as this little guy, but that’s the only way I remember it being better.

The Sound Core mini will live in a big, open plan living area, the colour chosen to blend with the decor. When folk are able to come round again, I’ll put on Love Over Gold by Dire Straits and invite everyone to find the source of the terrific music, because it’s that good for the money.

Glad I bought this
A little speaker you can take with you wherever you go. The sound quality is not tip-top, but as it’s only tiny what can you expect. It certainly sounds better than other larger and more expensive speakers I’ve seen, and it’s definitely better than in-built iPhone speakers. The feel is nice, I like the metal shell, and the connection is easy. I’ve had a few Anker products and they have all been very good. I tried to use this in the car but it sounded tinny, so that’s basically the limit of what you can do with it, but for pumping out sounds in a room while you’re cooking dinner, it does just fine.

Worth twice what I paid, excellent speake
I bought this speaker after reading its reviews complimenting its incredible sound quality for its size and I, along with the others, am very impressed.

It has a surprising max volume and satisfyingly deep bass, whilst being half the size of a can of Coke? Amazing.

On top of this it has a very nice weighty feel and connects instantly to your device once set up. The battery can actually last longer than the stated 15 hours if you have it fairly quite for listening to podcasts as I usually do and it is clearly very well made.

Buy one, they are fantastic.

Tiny but fierce!
Superb little speaker. Switched this on and was very and pleasantly surprised. I paid 23 for this and it’s now been reduced slightly but I think it’s still worth it. Couldn’t use it for very big spaces but in my kitchen and living room is perfect and will use for trips and visits to the park ect. The base is quite good but not at a high volume but this is minor in comparison to what you get in this little package. Can’t comment on battery because I’ve just had it for a day.
Going to purchase the pink one for my daughter!
A lovely little stocking filler!

Great as a speaker, not so good as a handsfree device.
The sound from this little device is great. Far better than I imagined and the battery life seems pretty good. The Bluetooth connects fine with my phone but when connected to my win10 laptop the microphone just doesn’t work. Google showed this was a common problem. I contacted support but they couldn’t offer much help and said ” the mic actually is not designed to be a main feature of the speaker, but just a side benefit”. For something that is advertised as a hands free device that’s a poor response. Even when the Mic works with my phone it is very directional and you have to speak directly at it from not very far away ai as a handfree device you can’t really just speak in It’s general vicinity.

Great for the price! Sound quality is great! Volume isnt quite as good as expected
TLDR: for the price, this is definitely a great speaker to have around for family gatherings

Fantastic for the price!

Compact, Lightweught and easy to use.

Easy to set up bluetooth connectivity with phone / laptop and the connectivity doesnt drop.

I think my expectations were a bit to high, after reading the reviews….I wish the volume was just that bit louder. But, again, for the price, its fine for a family meal. It wouldn’t work for a party as the only speaker.

Charge/battery life is great.

Micro SD slot, Aux input and micro usb slot make this mini speaker super versatile

Rubber base helps stability/safety when placed on surfaces.

Build quality is great!

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I placed standard household items next to the speaker to give a size reference.

This Speaker Goes To Tow
This is by far the most sound portable speaker i’ve had yet. After pairing it on my phone for the first time it automatically connects to bluetooth when I turn it on. In terms of sound quality, this little speaker offers a superb balance of high end and low end sound, making music sound INCREDIBLE. And the BASS on this thing! Set it down on a wooden surface and the Anker goes to town on the low end of any song.

It’s compact and feels relatively durable. The matte finish on the speaker gives it a smooth aesthetic too. Can’t praise this speaker enough, just get one.

Pretty and effective.
I love this little speaker – it’s the second one I’ve bought – for home and travel. The sound is gorgeous and it’s very easy to connect to our iPad.
The only issue I have had is that it developed an intermittent interference (not sure how to describe this), so I contacted Anker support online. Cherry emailed me back very promptly with steps to take to try to rectify the issue, and when they (disconnecting, reconnecting, and trying device away from range of home wifi) she immediately agreed to replace the speaker under the warranty process.
I received a brand new speaker 2 days later.
Highly recommend Anker products and customer service.

Awesome
I purchased several Bluetooth speakers from Amazon have to say this perfect for what I wanted. Small, compact with a BIG Voice. The sound is Awesome clear and without distortion. The other speakers purchased were cheaper but it pays to purchase from a recognised brand. Inside the box there is a booklet containing user instructions which are easy to understand. The base is powerful unlike other speakers the tone of the music is clear. Setup was so easy. I did like the idea of having a microSD slot allows me to listen to music without allows connecting the Bluetooth via phone or TV. Speaker is small so easily place in your coat pocket. The build quality is what you would expect. I have purchased several Anker products. I could not find the 18 month warranty information.

Little But Powerful.
Well upon receiving this i put it on charge to fully charge the battery and when that was done after a few hour’s i connected it with my phone to test it and wasn’t disappointed. It was so easy to connect just turn it on and look for it in the Bluetooth device’s on your phone or whatever device you’re using to play music or any audio for that matter. It’s little but very loud and the sound quality is amazing and is really powerful on the bass so I recommend tweaking the equalizer settings lowering the bass frequencies otherwise it’ll be dancing it’s way off the bench when turned up loud. Great device that’s robust and strongly built (I’ve accidentally dropped mine twice already) and at a good price too.

Very surprised at sound quality, bass, clarity and volume!
This was *precisely* the product I was looking for so glad the reviews were honest and that the speaker caught my eye on Prime Day. Working from home all day in a makeshift home office, I wanted to listen to media and music – but not on a tinny speaker. For the size and price the Anker SoundCore mini is remarkable – – I have turned it up super loud and there’s no noticeable distortion or crackling. If I think about the stereo separates I had 20 years ago that cost a bomb, and now this little speaker can reproduce a similar clarity and volume. Mindblowing. I am having a problem connecting to AUX though. The laptop just doesn’t want to recognise it, so I’m forced to use Bluetooth. I have troubleshooted but to no avail, hence a star off.

A sound miracle
I have now owned this speaker for over 2 years; using it continuously both in the bedroom, outside doing the garden or doing DIY, listening to the radio in the bath etc etc and now feel compelled to write a review to say how amazing it is. Fantastic sound and easy connectivity. Wonderfully robust – I have dropped it on a hard floor countless times and you would never know. I have a long playlist on an SD card permanently inserted in the speaker for times when I can’t be bothered to find stuff on my phone. I wish all products were as ridiculously good value and great quality as this has proved to be. (Knocks my Sonos speaker out of the water due to the above and the fact that it lasts ages on one charge without having to be plugged in and doesn’t require constant software updates!)

Good sound from a small low cost device
I have been very impressed with the Anker – I have loaded music onto the micro SD card I bought to go with it, and it plays through all the tracks clearly and with reasonable bass (very good given it’s small size). I had hoped that I could manage the content on the SD card via the USB cable, but that doesn’t seem to work, it just seems to be a way of charging it. Would also be good to be able to control what it plays form the SD card, perhaps via a Bluetooth connected phone. At the moment I can just skip onto the next track, and when you have hunderds on the SD card that is a bit limiting. But for the price, absolutely not complaining (just suggesting improvements!)

Hope it can stay connected
This is a solid good portable speaker, no question about that. However, it was designed to be used only as a “portable” speaker. It will turn off itself after something like 15 min if there is no audio signal sent to the speaker, even if you plug in the charging cable. To turn it back on, you will then have to flip the physical switch to the “off” position and then the “on” position, and wait for the Bluetooth connection to reestablish. I understand that this whole mechanism was designed to save battery power, but I hope there was a way to keep it always on.

Tiny and super easy to connec
I ordered this one after my Sony died. I travel for work and I like my own Bluetooth I can take with me: small and compact with decent enough sound. It needs to be small to fit my suitcase or my handbag.
This one seems perfect. Its design is really lovely, it looks much better than the picture.
Best part: it pairs amazingly well. I have a few Bluetooth devices at home, and this one is to go with my prehistoric iPhone 5. It paired within couple seconds, really impressive.
Sound: I’m no specialist, and I don’t really care this much for this one. But it’s good for such a small this. Loud enough at maximum with just enough basses.
Also I dropped it right after I unpacked it. And no scratch, nothing. Great little thing.