Anker SoundCore Sport review: specs and price

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.

A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.

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Device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures due to any kind of weather.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.

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With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.

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Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

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An amplifier is integrated into the device. An audio amplifier takes a small signal and makes it bigger without making any other changes in it which results in better sound, so any sound source can be connected to speakers.

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These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.

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A passive radiator looks like a normal driver (speaker) from the front, but on the backside all of its 'guts' are removed. Passive radiators allow woofers to produce deep tones that otherwise may not have been possible. They can have the same sonic output as larger speaker cabinets, but in a much smaller size.

Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.

This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.

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An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.

The battery can be recharged and used over again.

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.

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The manufacturer offers a branded wireless charging kit. To charge the device, you simply put it down on its charging base.

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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.

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You can use the device with standard batteries instead of a power supply.

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The device can connect to WiFi.

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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.

802.11ac wireless works on the 5GHz frequency range. It offers higher transfer rates, improved reliability and improved power consumption. It provides advantages for gaming and HD video streaming.

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The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.

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With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.

Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

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This feature allows the device to inform you of important information through its audio function.

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It works as an FM radio with included headsets

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You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.

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A sleep timer is a function that shuts off the power after a preset amount of time.

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