68points

Anker SoundCore Flare Plus

52points

Bose SoundLink Color II

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Anker SoundCore Flare Plus vs Bose SoundLink Color II

Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II

Why is Anker SoundCore Flare Plus better than Bose SoundLink Color II?

  • 2 more drivers
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    4vs2
  • Is dustproof and water-resistant
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  • Has a neodymium magnet
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  • 10.8mm bigger driver unit
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    50.8mmvs40mm
  • 0.8 newer Bluetooth version
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    5vs4.2
  • 12h longer battery life
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    20hvs8h
  • 10m greater wireless connectivity range
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    20mvs10m
  • 0.5 years more years under manufacturer's warranty
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    1.5 yearsvs1 years

Why is Bose SoundLink Color II better than Anker SoundCore Flare Plus?

  • 48.06% less body volume
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    931.67cm³vs1793.58cm³
  • 1h shorter charge time
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    3hvs4h
  • Supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
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  • 352.75g lighter
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    500gvs852.75g
  • 56mm shorter
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    127mmvs183mm
  • 43mm thinner
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    56mmvs99mm

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Overall Rating

Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
0.0
0 User reviews
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
0.0/10
0 User reviews
Bose SoundLink Color II
7.5
2 User reviews
Bose SoundLink Color II
7.5/10
2 User reviews

Features

Build quality

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8.0/10
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Sound quality

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7.5/10
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Design

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8.5/10
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Value for money

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6.5/10
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Portability

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Design

Ingress Protection (IP) rating

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IPX4

The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
volume

1793.58cm³

931.67cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
has a neodymium magnet
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
control panel placed on a device
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
travel bag is included
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has a touch screen
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
weather-sealed (splashproof)
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.

Sound quality

has stereo speakers
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has a subwoofer
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.
highest frequency

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The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
lowest frequency

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The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
audio output power

4 x 25W

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Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.
Has a passive radiator
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
A passive radiator is a type of driver (speaker) that doesn't have a voice coil and a magnet. The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep bass tones.
number of microphones

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1

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a noise-canceling microphone
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)

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Signal-to-noise ratio is a measure that compares the level of a desired signal (meaningful information) to the level of background noise (unwanted signal), the bigger the less perceived noise.

Power

battery power

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bose SoundLink Color II)

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
has a battery level indicator
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has a rechargeable battery
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a removable battery
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has wireless charging
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
operating power consumption

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How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
annual power consumption

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The more power per year a device consumes, the less energy efficient it is, making it more costly over time.

Connectivity

multipoint count

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bose SoundLink Color II)

Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
Device supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has an AUX input
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.
has LDAC
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX Adaptive
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX HD
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.

Features

Can be used wirelessly
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
supports a remote smartphone
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has voice commands
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
Has a radio
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
Has voice prompts
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
With voice prompts, you will automatically receive information via audio messages – for instance, you may find out that the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
has a mute function
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
works as a power bank
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
The power bank feature allows you to use the battery to charge other devices, such as your smartphone.
has a sleep timer
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
A sleep timer is a function that shuts off the power after a preset amount of time.
internal storage

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The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.

Miscellaneous

supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Anker SoundCore Flare Plus
Bose SoundLink Color II
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.

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