soundcore Anker Mini 3 Bluetooth Speaker, BassUp
soundcore Anker Mini 3 Bluetooth Speaker, BassUp and PartyCast Technology, USB-C, Waterproof IPX7, and Customizable EQ
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| Sound | LDAC Codec Spatial Sound | Booming Stereo Sound, Enhanced Sound Dispersion, Extreme Bass, Customizable EQ | Powerful Stereo Sound, Deeper Bass, Pure Titanium Diaphragm Clear | Powerful Stereo Sound, Deeper Bass, Pure Titanium Diaphragm Clear | Stereo Sound, Deeper Bass | 360° Size-Defying Sound, Deeper Bass |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof (IPX7) | IP67 | IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Aux in | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | Partycast: Link 100+ Speakers |
| Multi-Speaker | TWS | TWS & PartyCast 2.0（Link 100+ Speakers） | Partycast: Link 100+ Speakers | TWS | – | Customizable EQ |
| Power | 50w | 80w | 16w | 30w | 12w | 6w |
| Soundcore App | Customizable Pro EQ Software Upgrades | Customizable EQ | Customizable EQ | EQ Settings Customizable EQ | – | Customizable EQ |
| Playtime | 12 Hours | 20 Hours | 24 Hours | 24 Hours | 24 Hours | 15 Hours |
| More Feature | Spatial Audio, USB-C | USB Charger out, USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Recommended For | Indoor Bedroom Living Room | Hiking Boat Beach Camping Picnic | Bedroom Shower Beach | Bedroom Shower Beach | Travel Shower Bathroom | Travel Camping Kayak Hike Beach |
Key Features
BassUp Technology: Exclusive technology conducts real-time analysis and enhancement of your audio’s bass frequencies to add powerful sonic punch.
Hanging Loop: Hook Mini 3 Bluetooth speaker to a bag or anything else for extra convenience when listening on the go.
Customizable EQ: Tailor the sound to your tastes via the Soundcore app. Choose from Soundcore’s Signature sound or adjust for voice, treble, bass, or balance.
Bluetooth 5.0: Extra-strong and stable connectivity via the latest Bluetooth technology.
USB-C: Mini 3 Bluetooth speaker is compatible with the latest USB charging hardware.
Specifications:
Model number: A3119
Input: 5V/1A (USB-C)
Audio Output: 6W
Battery Capacity: 3.7V/1800mAH
Charge Time: 3H-4H
Bluetooth Frequency Range: 2402-2480MHz
Sound Frequency Range: 90-20kHZ
THD+N: 1%
What’s In The Box:
Mini 3 Bluetooth speaker
USB-C Cable
So impressed with soundcore! for the price this thing is amazing, incredible sound for such a little unit. I got some Soundcore noise cancelling headphones a while ago and was impressed with them so thought i’d give this a try. Highly recommended
Very portable, used on my bike and for long walks.
The battery lasted all week on a camping holiday, the volume was probably only in 30% most of the time.
A single speaker is great around a campfire but I’m very tempted to get a second speaker for a stereo setup.
I have compared it with other small speakers and value for money, this wins.
Overall sound and bass is far better than the Soundcore Mini 1, (which my daughter has). And you can opt to have the Bass Boost on or off. I’m not a huge fan of lots of bass, but on this small speaker it works well.
Only downside is that it doesn’t come with a protective case, nor can you buy a proper one from Anker/Soundcore. Managed to get a third party one on Amazon so not the end of the world.
Decent sound overall, but the bass out of the box is too high and sounds a bit artificial. You should really be able to plonk this down anywhere and forget about it, but the bass causes an irritating vibration noise on certain surfaces. Also, it can cause the speaker to gradually move and fall off whatever it’s placed on. Mine has fallen to the floor twice. It initially arrived with minor cosmetic damage, but that doesn’t matter now because it’s even more scuffed up. Yes, there’s an app for customising the sound, but I’m loathed to download another app just to do this. Otherwise it’s great for the price, but they could do with toning down the bass and improving the stability of the unit.
I bought this because I wanted a compact speaker for travelling, but it could easily see this being used as an everyday speaker. For such a compact speaker it really does punch above its weight – I remember when I unboxed it and tested it out and I was seriously impressed. I was testing indoors, and at least in my house it was able to deliver very good sound in any room, including the kitchen which is a bit more echoey. So much so that I prefer this little speaker over my Sony SRS-XB32 (larger and considerably pricier) that is the current kitchen speaker.
Connecting up to charge using the USB-C cable was a doddle. I had no issues connecting the speaker over Bluetooth to my iPhone and PC. I also installed the SoundCore app on the iPhone and was able to play around with the EQ settings, although the default settings are in fact good and that’s how I left them. I think the trend for extra-bass speakers is a bit tedious and I just want to listen music/podcasts/radio with decent clarity and fidelity but without earth shattering bass that makes the neighbours four-doors down think there’s building work happening nearby. This speaker has enough bass for me; it has plenty of depth and doesn’t sound at all tinny – I’m sure it’s possible to add a bit more oomph via the EQ settings, if that’s your thing. Let’s be fair, it’s going to struggle outdoors, but many portable speakers do too.
The packaging was neat and compact – all packaging was card/paper, and if I recall correctly there was a one plastic wrapper around the speaker itself that was from a recyclable plastic.
I love this brand for their clarity and pure sound. I bought the original and hated it, yet this successor outshines it in every way with its awesomeness and improvements galore.
I buy different speakers for unique purposes and most of my portable ones are Soundcore ones. I’ve heard others, but for price vs quality you can’t beat Anker.
Not all updates are good though… I found the OG Anker Soundcore to deliver a way more authentic sound than ver 2 and 3 – I’m against drowning mids and highs in bass. All-in-all, Anker is a brand that I’ve grown to trust for quality over the years.
This Soundcore Mini 3 brings that pure sound back without drowning in bass, instead delivering an exceptional balance. A work of art if you ask me. Sound is subjective though and different ears hear things differently. It mostly come down to what you feel comfortable with – just like buying an interface and studio monitors, it depends on the sound you like.
The only negative I found is that the speaker faces upwards, but that’s why I have other Soundcore speakers – different purposes call for different speakers. I guess you can aim it while holding it on the move.. and that’s the purpose of this speaker. I’m curious about trying a multi-speaker arrangement one day.
This ranks as one of my most favourite and useful gadgets. I also have to say that the app is a really well made and easy to use.. don’t forget to update the firmware for this little capsule of joy.