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Cambridge Soundworks OontZ Angle 3 Plus - Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Superior Stereo Sound, 10+ Watts for Louder Volume, Richer Bass, IPX5, Incredible 30 Hour Battery Playtime, Bluetooth Speakers

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Brand Cambridge Soundworks
Model Name FBA_OontZ Angle 3 Plus
Speaker Type Outdoor
Connectivity Technology Wireless
Special Feature Portable

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  • HIGH QUALITY CRYSTAL CLEAR SOUND distinct mids and highs from our two precision acoustic drivers delivers excellent stereo sound and enhanced bass from our proprietary passive bass radiator design
  • LOUDER VOLUME & MORE BASS distortion-free at maximum volume; room filling sound, perfect for home, dorm room, kitchen, bathroom, car, parties
  • WATER RESISTANT IPX5 splashproof, rainproof, dustproof, sandproof; outdoor shower speaker, perfect for the beach, poolside, car, boat & golf cart -- IPX5 rating speaker can resist gentle water spray & splash but cannot be partially or fully submerged
  • EXCEPTIONAL 30 HOUR BATTERY PLAYTIME --- 4400MaH battery capacity provides up to 30 hours playing at 2/3 of max volume -- Portable Design just 13 ounces, and 6.5” long and 2.8” high, perfect for travel and long weekends trips
  • CONNECT OVER BLUETOOTH IN SECONDS to: iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops, Computers, Chromebooks ---- Works great with Amazon Echo and Amazon Echo Dot---- To play from non-Bluetooth devices and TVs use the included 3.5mm audio cable

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Customer Ratings
Bluetooth connectivity
4.6
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.2
4.5
Battery life
4.5
4.5
4.4
4.5
4.2
4.0
Sound quality
4.5
4.5
4.6
4.6
4.0
4.1
Portability
4.8
5.0
4.7
4.4
Value for money
4.2
4.6
3.9
4.2
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speaker size
6.5 inches
48 millimeters
3.5 millimeters
4.5 inches
5 inches
6.69 inches
power source
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connectivity tech
Wireless
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
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Bluetooth, Wireless, Auxiliary, TF Card
speaker type
Outdoor
Outdoor, Portable
Outdoor
Outdoor
Waterproof, Outdoor, Wireless, Bluetooth, Portable, Home, Car, Party, Game, Gifts
mounting type
Boat Mount,Car Mount,Freestanding
Handlebar Mount, Tabletop
Freestanding
Tabletop
Inside Mount,Outside Mount
Freestanding
weight
13 ounces
456 grams
1.61 pounds
0.93 pounds
0.54 kilograms
0.52 kilograms

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Product Description

​The Weatherproof OontZ Angle 3 Plus

The Next Generation of Ultra-Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speakers, Designed and Engineered by Cambridge SoundWorks

  • Crystal Clear Distortion-Free Sound
  • Exceptionally Loud Volume
  • Rain Proof - Splash Proof - Shower Proof
  • Ultra-Portable, Ultra-Lightweight
  • Stylish Design plays horizontally and stands to play vertically
  • Hands Free Personal Speaker Phone
  • Connects quickly over Bluetooth to your iPhone, Smartphone, and Tablet
  • Listen to music, videos, movies, apps, and games
Top Quality Sound
Our engineers took on the challenge of designing our latest generation of the OontZ Angle speaker line to have the best available sound 
  • Two Precision neodymium drivers deliver clean clear highs and mids
  • Bass Radiator delivers enhanced Bass output in a small size.
  • Triangular design separates Drivers from Bass Radiator enhancing audio clarity
Exceptionally Loud Volume
Distortion-free maximum volume
  • 10 watts of peak output power
  • Fill an average size room with high quality sound
  • Dorm rooms, the beach and pool, small groups and gatherings
  • Play it loud, distortion-free even at max volume
Weatherproof
Rainproof, Splashproof, Dustproof
  • Listen to your favorite music in the shower
  • Perfect for taking to the beach, by the pool, or on the golf course
  • IPX5 Water Resistant
Ultra-Portable, Up to 30 Hour Battery Play Time
Take it Room to Room and Everywhere You Go
  • Amazingly light Just 13 ounces  
  • 6.5” Inches long 2.75 inches high and 2.75 inches wide
  • Up to 30 hours on a full charge*
Stylish Design
Stand it up or lay it down
  • Triangular design with a stylish combination of curves and angles with no hard corners
  • Plays standing up or laying down
  • Rubberized contact points protect furniture and other surfaces
Hands Free
Personal Wireless Speaker Phone
  • Works for phone calls from your iPhone and Smartphone
  • Use when connected over Bluetooth
  • Built in mic
Easy to Use
Connect to your iPhone, Smartphone and Tablet quickly
  • Connect in just a few seconds over Bluetooth to your iPhone, Smartphone, and Tablet
  • Play from Chromebooks, Windows 7-8 systems, TVs and non-Bluetooth devices using the included 3.5mm audio cable connected to the OontZ Angle 3 Plus AUX-IN jack
  • Play wirelessly over Bluetooth up to 30 unobstructed feet away from your phone or tablet
  • Rechargeable battery charges using the included Micro USB cable, connected to a USB wall charger (not included) or from your PC or laptop

*Battery play time varies and may be less than 30 hours for a number of reasons including the listening volume (the louder the volume, the shorter the play time), the device, Bluetooth connection, and music genre and music source. The 30 hours was determined with a fully charged OontZ Angle 3 Plus set at approximately 2/3 of the maximum volume.
 

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
8,320 global ratings

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Customers like the sound quality, value, performance, battery life, and quality of the speakers. For example, they mention that it does a pretty good job, has great battery life and is well made.

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4,252 customers mention3,627 positive625 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say the sound is good, especially when adjusted with the phone/MP3 equalizer. They also appreciate the louder volume, better bass response, and vocal clarity. Customers also say the Bluetooth speaker has endless hours of their favorite music.

"...cable, the sound is dramatically better with way more bass and a louder volume. And it's still somehow the cheapest one.TL;DR:--..." Read more

"...I just needed something cheap and portable, with decent sound for use while working out, taking a shower or chilling out on my deck while grilling...." Read more

"...During my tests, volume never goes beyond ¾ of the maximum. Vocal clarity and real life sounding musical instruments are crucial...." Read more

"...It had volume and was loud enough to hear over the vehicle's own noise, however the distortion/interference mentioned earlier was still present and..." Read more

1,466 customers mention1,370 positive96 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the speakers. They say it's the best bang for the buck, has good sound for the price, and is worth buying. Customers also mention that the price is very competitive.

"...In addition to being inexpensive, you can literally keep it blaring music for an entire day...." Read more

"...Bottom line - if you need an inexpensive, good sounding, portable, splash proof Bluetooth speaker - this is it...." Read more

"...The OontZ Angle 3 PLUS is a good speaker at $35...." Read more

"...good balanced sound, great bluetooth range, excellent battery and save money you can't go wrong with this bluetooth speaker...." Read more

1,237 customers mention1,070 positive167 negative

Customers like the performance of the speakers. They mention that it does a pretty good job, is perfectly pleased with the output, and works well. Some say that the speaker is difficult to use, but still very usable. Some mention that the speakers works great as a personal room speaker, and presents very well for its physical size limitations.

"...at this price point, and given the features you get, is really pretty amazing, and I'm not usually easily impressed...." Read more

"...his patio table, still 50’ away but with a clearer line of sight, it worked fine...." Read more

"...coming from such a small unit. I found myself perfectly pleased with the output without ever reaching max volume on the speaker itself...." Read more

"...The Pros: Price,PortabilityLong battery play timeVery quick and easy to pair with my tablet..." Read more

1,092 customers mention1,001 positive91 negative

Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the speaker. They mention that it has a great battery life, and it seems to last a long time. The speaker has recharging capabilities, which can be helpful for conserving battery charge.

"...The OontZ has the longest battery life (30 hours) and the Flip 4 has the shortest (12 hours)--..." Read more

"...This is ridiculously good battery life especially if you go camping or to the park/beach....and on that note........" Read more

"...OontZ Angle 3 Plus - So far, the battery life is impressive. After receiving it, I charged it overnight (as recommended)...." Read more

"...The build is good and they feel strong. Battery life is good and comes in as stated...." Read more

879 customers mention707 positive172 negative

Customers like the quality of the speakers. They say it's very well made, durable, and easy to set up and operate. They also say the build quality is solid for this price and the sound is outstanding. Customers also say it has a quality feel and is audibly high quality for its size. The bass is nice and not too strong to distort or mess with treble. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it to others.

"...Speaker - 16W Output and 2 Subwoofers, IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof, Shockproof, 66ft Bluetooth Range, 15H Playtime, Built-in Mic, USB Charging Port]..." Read more

"...The 5 means it withstands water jets, or to quote the IP standard: Water projected by a nozzle (6.3 mm) against enclosure from any direction shall..." Read more

"...this speaker has exceed my expectations in terms of volume output and quality, both sound and build, especially considering the size and price...." Read more

"...Construction is solid and Bluetooth range is also good. I would recommend this speaker to everyone on a $35 budget...." Read more

856 customers mention834 positive22 negative

Customers find the speaker easy to pair with every device they've tried. They say it connects easily to their phone and is highly responsive to input from their phone. Some customers also mention that the speaker pairs easily and quickly with Bluetooth v4.x. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use and functionality of the speaker.

"...Hold power, it flashes and makes a tone, and paired in seconds with iphone and Android.-..." Read more

"...OontZ Angle 3 Plus - Extremely easy to read, follow and understand..." Read more

"...PortabilityLong battery play timeVery quick and easy to pair with my tablet..." Read more

"...allows it to be hauled around wherever you go, which makes it handy at work, school, or even at home...." Read more

683 customers mention647 positive36 negative

Customers are impressed with the size of the speaker. They say it is very compact, and the weight works perfect for when they go bicycling. Customers also mention that it is small enough to set just about anywhere, and has rubberized feet that won't slip. They like the portability, water resistance, battery life, and that it can fit nicely in a moped or scooter pocket. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and portability of the product.

"...didn't turn it on correctly, but turns out both the power and bluetooth lights are very small, and not bright. To me this is AWESOME!..." Read more

"...I just needed something cheap and portable, with decent sound for use while working out, taking a shower or chilling out on my deck while grilling...." Read more

"...It is loud and can easily fill a 20-feet x 20-feet room with sound. Construction is solid and Bluetooth range is also good...." Read more

"...sack for it that fits my belt loops and I find its smaller size and weight works perfect for when I go bicycling or for when I just want to move..." Read more

475 customers mention320 positive155 negative

Customers are mixed about the sound connectivity of the speaker. Some mention that it has a great bluetooth range, excellent battery life, and stellar audio quality. However, others say that it never connected well via Bluetooth to their MacBook, works well with their iPhone, and loses its connection too easily.

"...I was impressed with the distance I got with this from my phone (Nexus 5) without any drops in audio...." Read more

"...The OontZ Angle 3 PLUS is a good speaker at $35. It excels at mid frequencies but lacks the satisfying punch and crispness of both the low and high..." Read more

"...charge but this feature also makes the speaker unsuitable for Bluetooth / cellphone usage in an older car that does not have Bluetooth." Read more

"...Battery life is good and comes in as stated. Bluetooth reception travels throughout my whole single level house, including garage...." Read more

Thorough (long, detailed) review for non-audiophiles
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Thorough (long, detailed) review for non-audiophiles
This is a great time for bluetooth speakers, there's a ton out there, and that means lots of competitive prices, but also confusion.I'm a nerd who likes doing lots of research before I buy even a cheap item, which frustrates my wife, but especially when it comes to electronics or audio. Audio-wise, I own from cheap bluetooth speakers for the kids (who'll eventually destroy them), to Amazon Echo and Sonos around the house, and from inexpensive wired/bluetooth headphones to professional studio headphones.Like you, I love music, but 80% of the time I'm listening passively, not studying the entire soundstage. And I think this speaker is perfect for that: passive listening, play-and-forget, and portability (more on that in a moment).UNBOXING- comes in very basic box which had me initially concerned. Where's all the money spent on fancy packaging and marketing fluff?! (I work in marketing/brand management). Well, it looks like they decided to put in into the speaker and keep price down, not fancy materials that go in the trash.- When you unwrap the speaker, you're greeted with a pretty solidly built, rubber guy that was much smaller than I expected when I saw side-by-side comparisons versus the previous Angle 3. You can see in my picture its size. Discreet in any room, and easy to carry around.- Comes with your standard micro-USB cable and 3.5mm male to male cable. Nothing fancy, will suit your needs, or you may want to upgrade.PAIRING- Not much to say here. If you've paired with bluetooth before, you'll have no problem. Hold power, it flashes and makes a tone, and paired in seconds with iphone and Android.- NOTE: the one interesting thing while trying to pair is that I was expecting to see a bright flashing light as many of my bluetooth items have, but didn't . I thought I didn't turn it on correctly, but turns out both the power and bluetooth lights are very small, and not bright. To me this is AWESOME! Gone are the days of having to cover up the obscenely bright blue lights with electrical tape. It's subtle enough to see, but not to light up your life (see picture)CONTROLS / RANGE- Very simple and intuitive. A dedicated bluetooth/phone answering button which is separate from the power button (I like this), volume up (+) and volume down (-) which also function to skip tracks back or forward if held 2 seconds, and a play/pause button- All buttons except the power button are on the right side. Some may like that, as it makes the speaker more simple looking from the front, however I find it a little annoying, and think they should have been placed on the top edge. The reason? You PRESS buttons, which means you cannot do this one-handed or the speaker moves, so you have to brace with your other hand. If they were on top, a quick 1 finger press would suffice. Now, if you choose to have this speaker standing upright, it wont be an issue.- The usb and 3.5mm jack are on the back, and are slightly recessed. Please note this if you are thinking of getting an "L" angle 3.5mm jack as I was, since it may not fully plug in.- As for range, I live in a prewar building, very solid walls that are great except when you want wifi or bluetooth to travel. I was able to effectively control the speaker from a phone at least 30 feet away and with 3 corners in between (i.e. around the hallways and through bedrooms). Controls still worked but sound started skipping at about 40 feet. This is really impressive given my stupidly thick walls.SOUND- Yes, the most important thing (I think). The sound, at this price point, and given the features you get, is really pretty amazing, and I'm not usually easily impressed.- Easily fills up a very large room with clarity, and I could hear it very well anywhere in my apartment. If you're having lots of people over, it might be more suitable for 1 large room (if there's lots of talking).- Loudness: I'm not one to play super loud out of speakers, I keep that to my headphones, but I tested it and there seems to be no limiter as some experienced on past speakers. VERY loud for a speaker this size. I was afraid I might blow the little thing up. NOTE: some people forget that for maximum volume this is dual controlled, i.e. you adjust the volume BOTH on your phone/computer AND the speaker itself.- Clarity: this is where its a bit interesting. They definitely favored the bass on the development of this, which is I guess where the average consumer's interest lies (?). I'm maybe of the minority where I like a broad soundstage, but understand that is not a 'relaxing' experience. This speaker is definitely more relaxing as the mid and even upper bass is there, mids are fine, but I found out the box the highs were not as bright as I prefer. BUT, then I remembered the easy solve - use your equalizer!! I was playing through Spotify and used the native equalizer to adjust, and voila! A much better balance of treble mids and bass. Various styles of music I tried now could sound as meant to....I tried country, classical, industrial, synthpop, britpop.- If you don't play for about 15 minutes while using battery, it'll automatically power off to conserve. GREAT feature if you forget or have kids like me. While plugged in though, it wont power down, and yes you can play while plugged in which some speakers dont do. Also, I did not hear any of the static/hiss that some speakers give off while plugged in and playing at the same time, well done Cambridge!USES / IDEAS:- The size of this, and its features make it pretty versatile!- I connect it to my Echo Tap and it's great! Clearly much better quality than I get from my full-size Echo's speaker. Just be sure to keep it a few feet away from your Echo, and away from the wall a bit, or your Echo won't hear you as well.- Battery takes 8hrs to charge from full drain. I haven't been able to fully drain it yet but will update my results. This is ridiculously good battery life especially if you go camping or to the park/beach....and on that note.....- IPX5: what does it mean? Well I think this is really important to understand given the claim made that its rain and shower proof. While true, caution should be taken. The first number is for particles (dust, sand) and the second for water. An X just means it wasn't tested, not that it doesn't have any protection from dust/sand. The 5 means it withstands water jets, or to quote the IP standard: Water projected by a nozzle (6.3 mm) against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. Test duration: 1 minute per square meter for at least 3 minutes, water volume: 12.5 litres per minute, Pressure: 30 kPa at distance of 3 m.So yes, very great protection from water spashing on it, but do not submerge it! :)TL;DR:THE GOOD- Great sound, but advise to use an EQ to customize to your tastes especially for highs- LOUD! (use both phone and speaker volume adjustments)- Battery for days (I'll update when it runs down)- IPX5 water resistance- Power and bluetooth lights that wont bother everyone within 50 feet.- PRICE PRICE PRICETHE QUESTIONABLE- Only the button placement on the side, but this is personal, and remedied if you stand the unit upright.Happy to answer any questions.*****UPDATE 7/28/17*****Have been using this speaker for a couple hours daily, and still enjoying it. It's taken a few hard drops thanks to the kids, but has survived them all, possibly thanks to the rubberized sides? I've seen some comments I can address:1) "Not bass heavy enough": This to me is very personal and subjective. I'm not a 'bass head', so to me its got plenty, but I prefer a more flat sound signature (thus liking Audio Technica studio headphones for example rather than Beats) so I can hear the spectrum. I actually felt this had more bass than I wanted, but......2) "Doesn't have an equalizer": I didn't know there are speakers out there that have equalizers, I haven't experienced one. Usually the input device, not output, has the EQ. The simple remedy for me is using my phone's equalizer app, or build-in EQs in apps like Spotify. Problem solved.3) "Loud enough for noisy environments?": Honestly don't know as I listen mainly in places like my home or parks/beaches with not many people around me, so I've never really had to turn it up at full volume. When the environment is super loud, I prefer over-ear headphones. :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bluetooth speaker comparison - 2017 edition
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017
I was in need of a new portable speaker, and like many of you, I was a little overwhelmed after doing an Amazon search and finding literally tens of thousands of options to choose from. It's especially frustrating because probably the most important part of the product -- how good it sounds -- is not something you can really evaluate until after you physically have it. So I picked four speakers to compare: Cambridge Soundworks OontZ Angle 3 Plus, Anker SoundCore Sport XL, Geek Beats Jolt5, and the JBL Flip 4.

First, the [[ASIN:B01LZV6TYQ Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle 3 PLUS Bluetooth Speaker with 30-Hour Playtime - Richer Bass Greater Sound Quality & 10W+ Loud Volume, Water Resistant Splashproof, Portable Wireless Speaker]], is a slightly larger version of the best-selling speaker on Amazon with over 17,000 reviews and a $30 price tag, and this only costs $5 more, so why not give it a shot? I chose [[ASIN:B01DZ56MX0 Anker SoundCore Sport XL Outdoor Portable Bluetooth Speaker - 16W Output and 2 Subwoofers, IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof, Shockproof, 66ft Bluetooth Range, 15H Playtime, Built-in Mic, USB Charging Port]], partially because I have other Anker products that I'm pretty happy with, but also because the 66-foot advertised range seemed like it could come in handy if I were working in the backyard with my phone in my pocket and the speaker sitting on the porch. I selected the [[ASIN:B01AO1QAA8 GEEK BEATS JOLT5 10W X-Bass Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker and USB Power Bank - Green. IP65 Water and Dust Resistant with 5200mAh Samsung Battery.]] because it's the same price as the Anker, it has an average of 4.9 stars (wow!), and it can be used as a battery to charge your phone. And finally, I chose the [[ASIN:B06X1GLH1C JBL Flip 4 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black)]] because in my search, I kept seeing the JBL Flip 3 pop up in reviews for other speakers, and this is the newest (and supposedly slightly better) version of that speaker.

Sound Comparison: Sitting in my living room and swapping around between the four options, it's clear that the Flip 4 is the most, well, clear. Considering it's also the most expensive, I kinda expected that to be the result. Surprisingly, the OontZ was a solid second place with a bit more rumble in its bass compared to the Flip 4 but at the cost of less clarity. The Anker and Jolt5 were noticeably flatter in their sound, seeming to favor the lows instead of an overall range, and this caused some distortion at higher volumes. When I took the speakers outside, it's a slightly different story. With the speakers on the patio, I walked into the yard about 25 feet and compared the sound quality again, and again I'd put the Flip 4 in the top spot. This time, however, I'd actually say the Anker was a solid number 2. At this distance, the distortion from having the volume up the whole way was not very noticeable and didn't detract from the music I was playing, and the Anker is a bit louder than the OontZ. The Jolt5 is a distant last place being not only flat but also not as loud. It's comparable to listening to the radio on a boombox from the 90s.

Bluetooth Range: With the speakers inside, all four started cutting in and out around the same spot about 30 feet away. It's around a corner, so having a wall in the way seems to even the odds here. Having an open space outside didn't seem to make a difference to the Jolt5, though, as it still broke up around 30 feet. The product page on Amazon says 33 feet, so that's pretty accurate. The OontZ fared a bit better and almost made it to the back gate about 60 feet away. The Anker is pretty spot on with its advertised 66-foot range as it went a bit further than the OontZ, even onto the other side of the gate and almost into the road. The Flip 4 was still going strong when I got to the other side of the road and couldn't go any further in a straight line, maybe 75 feet.

Other Things: Depending on what exactly you plan on using your speaker for, and just for comparison's sake, there are some differences that may be worth note:

-- All four speakers come with a mini-USB to USB charging cable but not the plug. If you've charged a cell phone in the last 10 years or so, however, you should probably already have one.
-- The Jolt5 and OontZ come with a 3.5mm cable so you can plug your phone right into it instead of using bluetooth (though all four speakers have this option, just not the cable).
-- The Anker and Jolt5 have a USB port so they can be used as a portable battery to charge your phone.
-- The Anker, Flip 4, and Jolt5 have hand straps. The OontZ does not come with one nor have a place to attach one.
-- The Anker, Flip 4, and Jolt5 have audible cues when they power on or off. The OontZ is silent. All four speakers do, however, make a noise when you successfully pair a device through bluetooth.
-- All four speakers are splash resistant, but only the Anker and Flip 4 are likely to live if they fall into the water (submersible up to 30 minutes)
-- The Anker and Jolt5 are shock resistant, so they likely won't shatter if you drop them
-- The OontZ has the longest battery life (30 hours) and the Flip 4 has the shortest (12 hours)
-- The Flip 4 can be paired with other Flip 4's (through an app) to provide a wireless multi-speaker experience. There are Bluetooth adapters that would allow you to do this with the other speakers if you wanted, as well as physically connecting them with 3.5mm cables.
-- The Flip 4 comes in a variety of colors.
-- They are all roughly the same size, just differently shaped (see pics)

Conclusion: The best bang for your buck is the OontZ Angle 3 Plus. It's a measly $35 and sounds almost as good as the $100 Flip 4, especially inside. In addition to being inexpensive, you can literally keep it blaring music for an entire day. It's not quite as loud outside as the Anker or Flip 4, but it's also half the price. If you're willing to pay for premium sound, go with the Flip 4 or even the Flip 3 if you want to save 20 bucks. Supposedly the sound is comparable, just the Flip 4 has a longer playtime. It really is noticeably clearer compared to the other options, so if you were using it with a projector to watch a movie, for example, the rumbling and distortion aren't going to drown out the dialogue, and likewise vocals on a music track don't get lost in the rest of the noise. If you're planning on a bunch of outside activities, like mountain biking or camping, the ruggedness of the Anker and ability for it to charge your phone makes it your best bet. I didn't do a drop test with any of these, but the Anker feels like a rubberized brick and would probably survive a fall. Other than battery life, there's no reason to ever choose the Jolt5 over the Anker, especially considering they are the same price. The Jolt5 is just worse in every way, and I honestly don't understand its 4.9 rating.

The Jolt5 is going back. The Flip 4 is staying. I'm still debating between the Anker and OontZ and may keep them both since the cost combined is still less than a Flip 4.

EDIT: After further testing, the Anker is going back and I'm keeping the OontZ. When plugged in with a 3.5mm cable, the sound is dramatically better with way more bass and a louder volume. And it's still somehow the cheapest one.

TL;DR:
-- On a budget? Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle 3 Plus
-- Best sound? JBL Flip 4 (though I do wish it had a bit more bass)
-- Most likely to survive the apocalypse? Anker SoundCore Sport XL
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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough (long, detailed) review for non-audiophiles
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017
This is a great time for bluetooth speakers, there's a ton out there, and that means lots of competitive prices, but also confusion.
I'm a nerd who likes doing lots of research before I buy even a cheap item, which frustrates my wife, but especially when it comes to electronics or audio. Audio-wise, I own from cheap bluetooth speakers for the kids (who'll eventually destroy them), to Amazon Echo and Sonos around the house, and from inexpensive wired/bluetooth headphones to professional studio headphones.

Like you, I love music, but 80% of the time I'm listening passively, not studying the entire soundstage. And I think this speaker is perfect for that: passive listening, play-and-forget, and portability (more on that in a moment).

UNBOXING
- comes in very basic box which had me initially concerned. Where's all the money spent on fancy packaging and marketing fluff?! (I work in marketing/brand management). Well, it looks like they decided to put in into the speaker and keep price down, not fancy materials that go in the trash.
- When you unwrap the speaker, you're greeted with a pretty solidly built, rubber guy that was much smaller than I expected when I saw side-by-side comparisons versus the previous Angle 3. You can see in my picture its size. Discreet in any room, and easy to carry around.
- Comes with your standard micro-USB cable and 3.5mm male to male cable. Nothing fancy, will suit your needs, or you may want to upgrade.

PAIRING
- Not much to say here. If you've paired with bluetooth before, you'll have no problem. Hold power, it flashes and makes a tone, and paired in seconds with iphone and Android.
- NOTE: the one interesting thing while trying to pair is that I was expecting to see a bright flashing light as many of my bluetooth items have, but didn't . I thought I didn't turn it on correctly, but turns out both the power and bluetooth lights are very small, and not bright. To me this is AWESOME! Gone are the days of having to cover up the obscenely bright blue lights with electrical tape. It's subtle enough to see, but not to light up your life (see picture)

CONTROLS / RANGE
- Very simple and intuitive. A dedicated bluetooth/phone answering button which is separate from the power button (I like this), volume up (+) and volume down (-) which also function to skip tracks back or forward if held 2 seconds, and a play/pause button
- All buttons except the power button are on the right side. Some may like that, as it makes the speaker more simple looking from the front, however I find it a little annoying, and think they should have been placed on the top edge. The reason? You PRESS buttons, which means you cannot do this one-handed or the speaker moves, so you have to brace with your other hand. If they were on top, a quick 1 finger press would suffice. Now, if you choose to have this speaker standing upright, it wont be an issue.
- The usb and 3.5mm jack are on the back, and are slightly recessed. Please note this if you are thinking of getting an "L" angle 3.5mm jack as I was, since it may not fully plug in.
- As for range, I live in a prewar building, very solid walls that are great except when you want wifi or bluetooth to travel. I was able to effectively control the speaker from a phone at least 30 feet away and with 3 corners in between (i.e. around the hallways and through bedrooms). Controls still worked but sound started skipping at about 40 feet. This is really impressive given my stupidly thick walls.

SOUND
- Yes, the most important thing (I think). The sound, at this price point, and given the features you get, is really pretty amazing, and I'm not usually easily impressed.
- Easily fills up a very large room with clarity, and I could hear it very well anywhere in my apartment. If you're having lots of people over, it might be more suitable for 1 large room (if there's lots of talking).
- Loudness: I'm not one to play super loud out of speakers, I keep that to my headphones, but I tested it and there seems to be no limiter as some experienced on past speakers. VERY loud for a speaker this size. I was afraid I might blow the little thing up. NOTE: some people forget that for maximum volume this is dual controlled, i.e. you adjust the volume BOTH on your phone/computer AND the speaker itself.
- Clarity: this is where its a bit interesting. They definitely favored the bass on the development of this, which is I guess where the average consumer's interest lies (?). I'm maybe of the minority where I like a broad soundstage, but understand that is not a 'relaxing' experience. This speaker is definitely more relaxing as the mid and even upper bass is there, mids are fine, but I found out the box the highs were not as bright as I prefer. BUT, then I remembered the easy solve - use your equalizer!! I was playing through Spotify and used the native equalizer to adjust, and voila! A much better balance of treble mids and bass. Various styles of music I tried now could sound as meant to....I tried country, classical, industrial, synthpop, britpop.
- If you don't play for about 15 minutes while using battery, it'll automatically power off to conserve. GREAT feature if you forget or have kids like me. While plugged in though, it wont power down, and yes you can play while plugged in which some speakers dont do. Also, I did not hear any of the static/hiss that some speakers give off while plugged in and playing at the same time, well done Cambridge!

USES / IDEAS:
- The size of this, and its features make it pretty versatile!
- I connect it to my Echo Tap and it's great! Clearly much better quality than I get from my full-size Echo's speaker. Just be sure to keep it a few feet away from your Echo, and away from the wall a bit, or your Echo won't hear you as well.
- Battery takes 8hrs to charge from full drain. I haven't been able to fully drain it yet but will update my results. This is ridiculously good battery life especially if you go camping or to the park/beach....and on that note.....
- IPX5: what does it mean? Well I think this is really important to understand given the claim made that its rain and shower proof. While true, caution should be taken. The first number is for particles (dust, sand) and the second for water. An X just means it wasn't tested, not that it doesn't have any protection from dust/sand. The 5 means it withstands water jets, or to quote the IP standard: Water projected by a nozzle (6.3 mm) against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. Test duration: 1 minute per square meter for at least 3 minutes, water volume: 12.5 litres per minute, Pressure: 30 kPa at distance of 3 m.
So yes, very great protection from water spashing on it, but do not submerge it! :)

TL;DR:
THE GOOD
- Great sound, but advise to use an EQ to customize to your tastes especially for highs
- LOUD! (use both phone and speaker volume adjustments)
- Battery for days (I'll update when it runs down)
- IPX5 water resistance
- Power and bluetooth lights that wont bother everyone within 50 feet.
- PRICE PRICE PRICE

THE QUESTIONABLE
- Only the button placement on the side, but this is personal, and remedied if you stand the unit upright.

Happy to answer any questions.

*****UPDATE 7/28/17*****
Have been using this speaker for a couple hours daily, and still enjoying it. It's taken a few hard drops thanks to the kids, but has survived them all, possibly thanks to the rubberized sides? I've seen some comments I can address:
1) "Not bass heavy enough": This to me is very personal and subjective. I'm not a 'bass head', so to me its got plenty, but I prefer a more flat sound signature (thus liking Audio Technica studio headphones for example rather than Beats) so I can hear the spectrum. I actually felt this had more bass than I wanted, but......
2) "Doesn't have an equalizer": I didn't know there are speakers out there that have equalizers, I haven't experienced one. Usually the input device, not output, has the EQ. The simple remedy for me is using my phone's equalizer app, or build-in EQs in apps like Spotify. Problem solved.
3) "Loud enough for noisy environments?": Honestly don't know as I listen mainly in places like my home or parks/beaches with not many people around me, so I've never really had to turn it up at full volume. When the environment is super loud, I prefer over-ear headphones. :)
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