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Soundcore

Good7.5/10

Anker's audio brand, launched in 2018 to group its earbuds, headphones and speakers; merged with Nebula projectors in 2025. Anker said in September 2026 it will fold the name into plain Anker over about two years.

Founded
2018
From
China
HQ
Changsha, China
Owned by
Anker Innovations (in-house brand)
Made in
China
Also sold as
Anker Soundcore, Soundcore by Anker
www.soundcore.com

Speaker

Good7.5/10Budget

Anker's Soundcore speakers are among the best value picks, with the Motion range praised for clear sound and hi-res features at low prices. They trail JBL and Bose on polish, but frequent sales make them hard to beat for the money. Anker plans to retire the Soundcore name for plain Anker from 2026.

Good at

  • Motion series sounds good for the price
  • Rugged Boom models suit outdoor use
  • Custom EQ in the Soundcore app
  • Very often discounted

Weak at

  • Sound less refined than JBL or Bose
  • Build less premium than big-name rivals
  • Fast model turnover makes the range confusing
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
MotionBoomSelectRave

Best for: Value buyers wanting a capable Bluetooth speaker cheaply

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Speaker brands in Australia

Soundcore is #7 of 12, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1KEFUnited Kingdom8.5/10GoodPremium
2JBLUnited States8.5/10GoodMid-range
3EdifierChina8/10GoodBudget
4BoseUnited States8/10GoodPremium
5Ultimate EarsUnited States8/10GoodMid-range
6SonosUnited States8/10GoodPremium
7SoundcoreChina7.5/10GoodBudget
8AudioengineUnited States7.5/10GoodMid-range
9Bang & OlufsenDenmark7.5/10GoodLuxury
10MarshallUnited Kingdom7.5/10GoodPremium
11SonyJapan7/10GoodMid-range
12CreativeSingapore7/10GoodBudget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.