Stronger Bass and Battery Life Than My Old JBL Clip

I upgraded from a small JBL Clip, and the first thing I noticed was how much fuller and deeper the bass is on this Anker speaker, especially for podcasts with music and movie soundtracks. The 24‑hour battery has also made a real difference—I used to think about charging every couple of days, but now I can leave it in the yard or take it to the park all weekend without worrying about it dying, which actually changed how often I use it.

Surprisingly big sound from a throw-in-the-bag speaker

I wanted a speaker I could toss in my backpack for park days and DIY projects without worrying about the battery dying halfway through. This one’s been living on my kitchen counter and getting dragged outside constantly. The sound is much fuller than I expected—bass has some punch without drowning everything else out, and podcasts/music both come through really clean. Bluetooth hooks up fast, range is solid (I can walk around the yard without dropouts), and the 24-hour battery isn’t exaggerated; I charge it way less than I thought I would. The shell feels tough enough that I don’t baby it, and the buttons are simple and clicky, so it just does its job without fuss.

My Go-To Speaker for Backyard Evenings and Road Trips

When I first unboxed this speaker, I was surprised by how solid it felt despite being fairly compact and lightweight. The outer casing has a slightly rubberized, grippy texture that makes it easy to carry around and gives you confidence it can survive a knock or two. In daily use, the stereo sound is noticeably wider than I expected from such a small unit, with bass that feels punchy and full rather than boomy, and voices coming through very cleanly for podcasts and calls. The 24-hour battery claim has held up well for me—I’ve run it over two long days without needing a charge—and the Bluetooth connection stays stable even when I leave my phone inside and take the speaker out into the yard. The simple, raised buttons on top are easy to find by feel, so adjusting volume or pausing tracks while I’m cooking, working outside, or hanging out at the park feels very natural.