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soundcore 2

soundcorePortable wireless speaker

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Released May 2017.6Press articlemobiflip.de/anker-soundcore-2/ampRead 13 October 2026German report of 26 May 2017 says Anker presented the SoundCore 2 and it is available from now on through Amazon. Android Central also calls it an updated speaker for 2017. iFixit's device page says January 2017, which no contemporaneous report supports. Last checked 21 October 2026.

Rated audio power
Not available
Playback time (claimed)
24h
Dust and water rating
IPX7
Weight
414g

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Ports

  • 3.5 mm audio

All specs

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General

Series
Not available
Model numbers
A31051Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Owner's manual cover and EU declaration name Model No. A3105. The same model number covers an older and a newer hardware revision.
GTIN / EAN
848061063943, 1946440596754Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Item details of the Black listing, model number A3105 and item type name A3105011, give UPC 848061063943 and 194644059675 and GTIN 00848061063943. Only the Black color is stored, so only its codes are stored. Other colors have their own codes.
Announced
Not available
Status
Available4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Current US listing sells the speaker, ASIN B01MTB55WH, model number A3105.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
€49.996Press articlemobiflip.de/anker-soundcore-2/ampRead 13 October 2026Report says the launch price is 49.99 EUR through Amazon in Germany. USD launch reports differ (39.99 USD at Gizchina, about 50 USD at TechRadar), so no USD price is stored.
Markets
US4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Amazon US listing.
Colours
Black4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Only the Black selection of the listing is stored. Other colors are sold.
Speaker type
Portable4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Listing says Speaker Type Portable Speaker and the maker title says Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

Audio

Audio channels
Stereo4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Maker title says 12W Stereo Sound and the details say Audio Output Mode Stereo. One physical bar with two drivers.
Audio drivers
Driver typeCount
Full-range driver2
Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table lists Driver (full range) 1.5 inch x 2, so two full-range drivers. The 1.5 inch size is not labelled as a diameter, and the Amazon listing gives a different 6 cm driver size, so no diameter is stored.
Passive radiators
112Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/The-Main-Differences-Between-Soundcore-2-and-Soundcore-3-SpeakerRead 21 October 2026Maker support article says Soundcore 2 has dual neodymium drivers and one passive radiator. Amazon's text mentions a spiral bass port, which is not a passive radiator and is not counted. The article is for the original version and the maker says the new version differs only in the Bluetooth chip.
Rated audio power
Not available
Rated audio power on mains
Not available
Audio output power (unspecified rating)
12W1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Audio output 12W+ with no continuous or peak basis. Impedance is 4 ohm. The Amazon A+ text calls 12 watts peak power, so the basis stays unspecified.
Peak audio power
Not available
Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
70Hz1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says 70 Hz - 20 KHz. No tolerance is stated.
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
20kHz1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says 70 Hz - 20 KHz. No tolerance is stated.
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
Not available
Adjustable equalizer
No9Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Review text says the speaker does not offer any sound customization features.
Equalizer bands
Not available
Automatic sound adjustment
Not available
Sound modes
Not available
Wireless stereo pairing
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Manual describes True Wireless Stereo pairing of two SoundCore 2 speakers with separate left and right channels. Support says an old and a new revision cannot be paired with each other.12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/The-Main-Differences-Between-Soundcore-2-and-Soundcore-3-SpeakerRead 21 October 2026Maker support article says Soundcore 2 supports TWS and can pair with 2 speakers. Old and new versions cannot be paired with each other.
Speaker link protocols
Not available
Max linked speakers
Not available
Max Bluetooth group speakers
Not available

Connectivity

Bluetooth audio playback
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Bluetooth Pairing section pairs a phone, and the AUX section says to remove the cable to return to Bluetooth mode.
Bluetooth version
Not available
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
Bluetooth profiles
Not available
Bluetooth LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Multipoint
Not available
Multipoint source devices
Not available
Bluetooth range (claimed)
20m1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Range 20 m / 66 ft.
Wi-Fi
No9Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Public summary at the top of the review says Wi-Fi No.
Wi-Fi standards
Not available
Network audio protocols
Not available
USB audio input
Not available
USB drive playback
Not available
USB audio file formats
Not available
Ports
ConnectorCountRole
3.5 mm audio1AUX audio input
Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026AUX section says Connect via AUX and that the SoundLine AUX cable is sold separately. The manual does not name the connector size. TechRadar, SoundGuys and the maker's support article name an aux input, and TechRadar and SoundGuys call it 3.5 mm. The charging port is not stored. It is micro USB on the original units. Amazon US reviews from 2026 describe a newer unit with a USB-C port.7Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-anker-2Read 21 October 2026Specs list Connection Type Bluetooth and wired-aux-3.5mm, and Charging Method Micro-USB.8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Review says a water resistant flap on the side protects the microUSB charging port and the 3.5mm aux port.12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/The-Main-Differences-Between-Soundcore-2-and-Soundcore-3-SpeakerRead 21 October 2026Maker support article says Soundcore 2 has a Micro-USB port and an AUX-in port, and Soundcore 3 has USB-C. It also says Soundcore 2 has no app support. Amazon US reviews describe a newer unit with USB-C, so only the AUX input is stored.

Controls and software

Speakerphone
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Controls table documents answer, end, reject, hold and transfer of calls between speaker and phone. What Hi-Fi confirms a built-in microphone.
Voice assistants
Siri, Google Assistant1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Controls table says press and hold for 1 second activates Siri or other voice control software. This runs through the connected phone. Google Assistant is named by What Hi-Fi.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 13 October 2026Review of 10 May 2019 says the built-in microphone talks to Siri, Google Assistant or makes hands-free calls.
Controls
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Play/pause, Next track, Volume up/down, Answer/end call, Voice assistant1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Controls table: press for play/pause, double press for skip forward, press for volume up/down, call handling and voice assistant. Power and Bluetooth pairing buttons are in the pairing and power sections.
Companion app
Not available
App platforms
Not available
User firmware updates
Not available
Built-in lighting
Not available
Lighting modes
Not available

Smart home

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Matter controller
Not available
Thread border router
Not available
Zigbee hub
Not available

Battery and charging

Built-in battery
Yes3Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-2-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 13 October 2026Maker text names a built-in 5,200mAh Li-ion battery. No user replacement is documented.
Playback time (claimed)
24h1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Play time up to 24 hours, varies by volume level and content.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
Not available
Battery energy
Not available
Battery capacity
5,200mAh3Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-2-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 13 October 2026Maker text says a 5,200mAh Li-ion battery for 24 hours. The iFixit replacement guide (https://ifixit.com/Guide/Anker+SoundCore+2+Battery+Replacement/140279) describes two 2600 mAh 18650 cells in series at 7.4 V, so 5,200 mAh looks like the sum of both cells and not a series-pack rating. No nominal voltage is published, so none is stored.
Nominal battery voltage
Not available
Battery chemistry
Lithium-ion3Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-2-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 13 October 2026Maker text says Li-ion.
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Full charge time
3h1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Charging time 3 hours. Charger and simultaneous use are not stated.
Quick charge duration
Not available
Playback after quick charge
Not available
Charging input rating
5 V DC at 2 A1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Input 5V 2A.
Max charging input
10W2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3105QSG.pdfRead 21 October 2026Quick Start Guide V2 says the power delivered by the charger must be between min 0.1 W required by the radio equipment and max 10 W in order to achieve the maximum charging speed. It matches the Input 5V 2A line. The guide covers the new version, where the 7th digit of the serial number is C.
USB Power Delivery charging
Not available
Charges other devices
No4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026The maker's comparison table on the listing shows Charge Out with a cross for the soundcore 2 and AuX in with a tick. The same listing has a generic attribute Smartphone-Charging under Additional Features, which does not fit a speaker with only a charging input and an aux input, so it is not used.
Max power-bank output
Not available
Wireless charging
Not available

Durability

Dust and water rating
IPX71Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Waterproof rating IPX 7. TechRadar and Android Central call it IPX5, which is the 2017 launch wording and is not used.
Floats
Not available
Drop resistance
Not available
Drop test height
Not available
Carry features
Not available

Measured

Playback time (measured)
15h9Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Public review text says its 15-hour battery life. The detailed result is members-only. RTINGS battery method on its test page, read 2026-10-21: fully charged, a track on loop at 80 dB SPL at 1 m until the speaker stops. Review dated 2021-01-22 and tested with Methodology v0.8. RTINGS tested the Black unit and also an Upgraded unit, and the text does not say which one gave the 15 hours. Firmware is not stated. The maker's 24 hours is up to and varies with volume, and 80 dB SPL at 1 m is a high listening level.
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Audio latency (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width165Height54Depth45mm(6.5 × 2.1 × 1.8 in)4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Measurements say Item Dimensions D x W x H 1.77 in x 6.5 in x 2.13 in. This matches SoundGuys at 45 x 165 x 54 mm. The manual lists 168 x 47 x 56 mm without axis labels, so it is not used for the axes.7Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-anker-2Read 21 October 2026Specs list Dimensions Width 165 mm, Height 54 mm, Depth 45 mm. The same page lists Weight 400 g, which differs from the maker's 414 g and is not used.8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Review of the 2017 launch unit says it measures 165mm x 54mm x 45mm.
Weight
414g(14.6 oz)1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Weight 414 g / 14.6 oz. The manual size tuple 168 x 47 x 56 mm has no axis labels, so no dimensions are stored.
Body materials
Plastic, Rubber coating, Metal grille4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Additional details say Enclosure Material Plastic.8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Review says the body is coated in grippy matte black rubber and the front has a black metal grille that hides two 6-watt drivers.

Certifications

FCC IDs
2AOKB-A3105, 2AOKB-A3105C10Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOKBA3105Read 21 October 2026FCC ID 2AOKB-A3105, SoundCore 2, Anker Innovations Limited, grantee code 2AOKB and product code A3105. Mirror of the FCC database. Latest application 2023-08-24 for 2402 to 2480 MHz.11Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOKBA3105CRead 21 October 2026FCC ID 2AOKB-A3105C, SoundCore 2, Anker Innovations Limited, original equipment grant 2025-09-29. It is the filing for the newer revision, which the Quick Start Guide V2 marks with a C as the 7th digit of the serial number.
Other certifications
EU Declaration of Conformity (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU), EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026EU declaration on the manual says Anker Innovations Limited declares that radio equipment type A3105 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3105QSG.pdfRead 21 October 2026Quick Start Guide V2 says Anker Innovations Limited declares that this product is in compliance with Directives 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU and amendment (EU) 2015/863.

In the box

In the box
Speaker, Power cable, Quick Start Guide4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026What's in the box: speaker, power cable, Quick Start Guide. The listing title says Bluetooth 6, which is the newer revision. The 2020 manual says Bluetooth 5.0, so no Bluetooth version is stored.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1.5years2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3105QSG.pdfRead 21 October 2026Quick Start Guide V2 (PDF created April 2026) lists an 18-month limited warranty, so 1.5 years. The Amazon US listing also says 18 months. It repeats Input 5V 2A, charging time 3 hours and playtime up to 24 hours.

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