Anker SoundCore 2

Small form factor and solid construction ; Very good sound for its size ; 24-hour run time on battery power ; IPX5 water resistant

Not a lot of thump ; Mid-range becomes incoherent at higher volumes

As I said up front, you're not going to hear audiophile sound, or anything close to it from a small, long-running speaker designed for light travel and rough weather. But I find it hard to imagine one designed to those criteria that sounds better than...

Extremely affordable Water resistant 24-hour battery life

Average sound quality Anemic bass Not loud enough outdoors

The Anker SoundCore 2 offers a ton of features for the price like water resistance, great battery life and a rugged body. While its sound quality leaves something to to be desired, it’s hard to think of a better speaker for under $50/£50.

The Anker SoundCore 2 delivers better than average sound for the money, is water-resistant and has strong battery life. There's also a built-in microphone for speakerphone calls.

Distorts at higher volumes and can't handle deep bass.

While Anker's SoundCore 2 doesn't sound as good as some people think, it's a likable, relatively inexpensive mini Bluetooth speaker with strong battery life.

The Anker SoundCore 2 delivers better than average sound for the money, is water-resistant and has strong battery life. There's also a built-in microphone for speakerphone calls.

Distorts at higher volumes and can't handle deep bass.

While Anker's SoundCore 2 doesn't sound as good as some people think, it's a likable, relatively inexpensive mini Bluetooth speaker with strong battery life.