Anker's complete wireless lightweight earphone 'Soundcore Liberty Lite' and IPX 7 waterproof & Bluetooth speaker 'Soundcore Flare' which can be heard from 360 degrees all directions Review

From the audio brand of Anker "Soundcore" the perfect wireless type Bluetooth earphone "Liberty" series's lightest model " Soundcore Liberty Lite " and IPX 7 waterproof performance, you can listen to sounds from 360 degrees in all directions, with vibrant light effects Bluetooth speaker " Soundcore Flare " will appear on Monday, July 16, 2018. I tried it as quickly as possible on the actual machine that I got to the editorial department as to what kind of feeling it is actually usable.

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The package of "Anker Soundcore Liberty Lite" and "Anker Soundcore Flare" are both based on white and light blue coloring images of Anker's logo.

◆ Soundcore Liberty Lite
When opening the package, it contained the charging case of Liberty Lite, the Micro-USB cable for charging, ear tip, ear wing, instruction manual, usage notes, support contact information.

Liberty Lite was inside the charging case.

The body of Liberty Lite is like this. There is no cable between the earphones, the earphone for the right ear and the earphone for the left ear are independent. The part written as "soundcore" in the center on the other side of the ear tip is a button, and by pushing once or pressing it for a long time, play a song or skip to the next song It is possible to operate such as.

There are four kinds of ear tip and ear wing attached to Liberty Lite with L, M, S, XS size, and the body is equipped with M size ear tip (second from the top on the left side) and XS size ear wing The bottom of) was set.

The battery case is a unified design with black color, the size is 3.5 cm × 8 cm, the thickness is about 3.5 cm in palm size. Even when Liberty Lite is inside the battery case, the weight is 52 g and it is very lightweight.

To charge Liberty Lite, simply set the earphone in the battery case and close the case. It is a mechanism to charge the earphone with the battery inside the battery case, it can charge up to full tone in about 1.5 hours, Liberty Lite itself can continuously reproduce 3.5 hours maximum.

To charge the battery case, charge it by inserting the charging Micro-USB cable into the micro-USB port in the case and charging it OK.

Charging status is displayed at the bottom of the case while charging the battery case, charging is completed when the three lamps are constantly lit. When charging the battery case fully, it is possible to charge Liberty Lite for up to 12 hours of use. It seems to be active also for a bit of outing.

I will actually try using it. First of all, in order to conduct pairing, take out Liberty Lite from the charging case. Then, since Liberty Lite starts up in a pairing mode for a fixed time ... ...

Open the Bluetooth setting screen of the device you want to connect (iPhone 8 in this case), tap "Soundcore Liberty Lite"

Bluetooth setting is completed when the display becomes "connected".

When Liberty Lite is installed, the appearance is almost the same as inserting a normal earphone. There was a feeling that it seemed to be fitting perfectly to the ear, and it was not likely to come off as a light exercise such as running.

Actually listening to music, Liberty Lite is an impression that treble is good. Compared with the wired earphone of 3000 yen class which I had at hand, I got the impression that Liberty Lite had better sound quality, higher tone and lower bass.

Next, we compare it with Liberty + which is a higher model of Liberty Lite. As for the treble, it is a place where it is hard to attach, but since the bass is more strongly emitted by the Liberty +, in the sound quality aspect, the army has risen to Liberty +. Considering that the price of Liberty + is more than twice the price of Liberty Lite, the difference in price is felt indeed.

You can also activate voice assistants such as Siri on iOS and Google Assistant on Android by pressing the earphone button twice. For this reason, it is possible to examine the map while exercising and make a phone call.

In addition, "Liberty +" has also been compatible with IPX 5 waterproof standards, there is no problem even if rain, sweat and water are applied. However, it does not correspond to powerful jet water or submergence such as a shower, so be careful.

Soundcore Liberty Lite is 5999 yen including tax at Amazon and will be on sale from 12 o'clock on Monday, July 16, 2018.

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◆ Soundcore Flare
Next, we will open Soundcore Flare. Inside the box were the Soundcore Flare main unit and the charging micro-USB cable, instruction manual, usage notes, support contact information.

The size of Soundcore Flare is 89 mm in diameter × 151 mm in height. Compared with iPhone 8, it is about this size.

Weight is measured 570 g. I feel the weight which was made a little when raised by hand.

When you open the waterproof cap under the main unit power button, you have the AUX input terminal and Micro - USB terminal.

To charge Soundcore Flare, you can charge by connecting Micro - USB cable for charging to Micro - USB terminal.

While charging, the LED of the power button lights red, and when charging is complete the LED turns off. It is possible to play for about 12 hours at the maximum.

I will actually use Soundcore Flare. First of all, to pair with a Bluetooth compatible device, press the power button ......

The Bluetooth LED flashes white and it becomes possible to pair.

Open the Bluetooth setting screen of the device you want to connect (here Android) and tap "Soundcore Flare".

When the display becomes "Connect", Bluetooth setting is completed.

Actually, I will play music. Place Soundcore Flare on the desk, play music files saved on the smartphone, and see how the volume is raised or lowered in the following movie.

360 ° I heard it from anywhere and tried IPX7 compatible waterproof Bluetooth speaker "Soundcore Flare" - YouTube


Soundcore Flare is capable of playing songs, moving up / down the volume, skipping / stopping songs with only button operation on the main unit. While playing music it is impressive that the LED on the bottom flashes according to the music. Please note that the LED on the bottom of the Soundcore Flare can be turned off, so even if you use the light in the room, such as before sleeping, the light will not get in the way.

Next, I placed Soundcore Flare on the floor and tried to hear the sound without changing 360 degrees by circling around the body. You can check the situation with the following movie.

360 ° Listen from anywhere and ask IPX 7 compatible waterproof Bluetooth speaker "Soundcore Flare" from various directions - YouTube


When I listened to the songs from various points around the room slowly, there was no such thing as the sound sinking and I was able to listen to clear music.

Next, I will try the waterproof performance of IPX7. Assuming the actual use in the bath, I checked on hot water shower and put it in hot water of the bathtub and it was not broken. You can check this state with the following movie.

I tried using IPX 7 compatible waterproof Bluetooth speaker "Soundcore Flare" in the bath - YouTube


Hot water of shower ......

There was nothing to be broken even if it was attached to the hot water of the bathtub. For this reason, it can be said that it is suitable for use in leisure applications such as speakers used for barbecue at Kawahara.

Also, after using it in the bath, I tried to check whether the water was immersed in the waterproof cap, but there was not any evidence of water infiltration.

As Soundcore Flare seems to be able to change the blinking pattern of the LED during music playback, I will change it actually. In order to change the flashing pattern of Soundcore Flare's LED, you need the Soundcore application, so install the application first. Soundcore application has iOS version and Android version, but this time I will install iOS version. Access the following URL on the iOS terminal.

"Soundcore - for Flare" on the App Store
https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/soundcore-for-flare/id1331876603

Tap "Acquisition".

Tap "Install".

When installation is completed, tap "Open".

As the "Welcome" screen is displayed, tap "Continue to continue".

When "Soundcore series" screen is displayed, tap "Flare".

Tap "Bluetooth setting" ......

Since iOS setting screen is displayed, tap "Bluetooth".

In order to perform pairing, after turning on Soundcore Flare ......

Tap "Soundcore Flare".

When "Connected" is displayed, pairing is completed.

When you return to the Soundcore application, the screen of Soundcore Flare is displayed. Tap "Light effect icon" on the left ... ...

The light effects screen is displayed and you can choose your favorite effects from five themes, "party" "energy" "relax" "bedtime" "spring."

While actually playing music, I tried changing the light effect from "party" theme to "glow" "music sync" "fusion" "pulse". You can check how the light effect has changed with the following movie.

360 ° Listen from anywhere and try out various effects of IPX 7 compatible waterproof Bluetooth speaker "Soundcore Flare" - YouTube


Glow is a quiet pattern in which the color gradually changes.

Music synchronized flashing LEDs in various colors according to music, flashy impression.

Fusion is a pattern in which colors of two colors alternately change, such as green and white.

Pulse is the one where the light turns round and glows, and the color changes every lap. Because there are various patterns, it seems to be enjoyable without getting bored with just the light effect.

Soundcore Flare will be sold at Amazon 5999 yen including tax and will be on sale from 12 o'clock on Monday, July 16, 2018.

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