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lingueeneeI've an older[ Anker SoundCore Mini](https://www.amazon.ca/Anker-SoundCore-Super-Portable-Noise-Cancelling-Microphone/dp/B01HTH3C8S) that qualifies. Specifically [model A3101](https://manuals.plus/anker/a3101-soundcore-mini-bluetooth-speaker-manual) which is still available, often for a song, but has been supplanted by the Mini 3. It also features a MicroSD slot: load the card up with MP3's and the Mini will play them (sequentially only). Note: the Soundcore Mini uses the Micro USB standard.
geeforce123I can recommend the Anker Soundcore Mini. It uses an SD card. I have several off them and have also bought them fot my elderly parents. Highly recommended. Kind regards, Andy
zenflyAt the end I got the Anker SoundCore Mini. It has radio FM, micro SD card, and bluetooth. It has +/-/play buttons. Holding +/- allows skipping backward and forward. Not ideal in in terms of buttons, but good enough. An alternative from a not-well-known brand is the Sonkir speaker.
It's fair for the small size of the speaker. I still haven't tested it much, in particular in telerms of bass. I also have a soundcore motion plus and the quality is clearly higher on this bigger one.
amoebarollrollI’ve been using the Anker soundcore. Good price and great audio quality.
Not entirely sure but if pop in anker soundcore on amazon you’ll find the portable speaker. It’s usually on a deal between 25-30
BoutToGiveYouHellI have two of the soundcore speakers for stereo sound and they are awesome. Use them outside and on the beach and the screens have some rust on them but the sound is still great. Only had them 4 years and no problems.
CrajoMy current shower speaker is on it's last legs and I need to replace it. Problem is that I can't find a single speaker out there with dedicated Next/Back buttons. This is a must-have for me, as I can't stand the double/triple click method. Any recommendations on decent speakers with this feature? Bonus points if it has USB-C charging, but I can overlook that for dedicated buttons.
Nope unfortunately after tons of research I learned this doesn't exist anymore and ended up just getting the Anker Soundcore which requires double clicks and such. Very sad
EL-RaysOk if you are looking for smaller and portable Bluetooth I have the anker sound core. Which sounds ok and is battery powered and the ikea eneby. Also not bad but not in the same league as the ik multimedia.
findthetime14Headphones or an Anker sound core haha
It's a tiny Bluetooth speaker, their best selling iirc called the sound core. I got it for $20 and it sounds good for it's size. Not audiophile but it gets the job done
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