The Soundcore Select 3 is a compact portable speaker from Anker’s soundcore brand with 16W of output from two 1.5-inch full-range drivers, an IPX7 waterproof rating and up to 20 hours of playtime. It has a dedicated BassUp button, PartyCast for linking up to 100 soundcore speakers and a built-in strap, which makes it an easy speaker to hang from a bag on the way to the beach or a camping trip.
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Soundcore Select 3: Sound and BassUp
soundcore’s user guide lists 16W of output through two 1.5-inch full-range drivers, so this is a two-driver speaker in one box rather than a single mono driver. It is loud enough for a room, a balcony or a small group outdoors, though it will not fill a large garden party the way a bigger speaker with a woofer can.
The BassUp button boosts the low frequencies; press it to turn BassUp on or off. It suits pop, hip-hop and Arabic percussion at moderate volume, while turning it off keeps voices clearer for podcasts and calls. In the soundcore app you can also choose EQ presets, including BassUp.
IPX7 Waterproofing and the Strap
The Soundcore Select 3 is rated IPX7, which means protection against temporary immersion in water: rain, pool splashes and a drop into shallow water are covered. The rating does not include dust protection, so on the beach keep it out of loose sand and rinse it with fresh water after salt water or chlorine. Make sure the USB-C port is dry before you charge it.
A strap is built into one end, so you can hang the speaker from a backpack, a tent loop or a shower rail.
Battery: Up to 20 Hours, Slow to Refill
The 2400mAh (7.3V) battery is rated for up to 20 hours of playtime; soundcore notes that this varies with volume level and music content, and BassUp at high volume uses more power. That is enough for a weekend away with careful use. The trade-off is charging: soundcore lists about 5 hours for a full charge at 5V 2A over USB-C, so charge the Soundcore Select 3 overnight before you travel.
If no device connects for 20 minutes, the speaker switches itself off to save battery, and the auto-shutoff timer can be changed in the soundcore app.
PartyCast and the soundcore App
PartyCast links the Soundcore Select 3 with up to 100 PartyCast-compatible soundcore speakers so they play the same music in sync. One speaker becomes the primary, with its LED flashing white slowly, and the others join as secondaries with a double press, which turns their LED solid white. soundcore’s guide describes PartyCast rather than a dedicated left-right stereo pairing mode, so expect synchronised sound rather than true stereo separation between two units.
The soundcore app adds firmware updates, a battery indicator, volume control, EQ presets, the auto-shutoff schedule and voice prompt settings.
Calls and Controls
Buttons on the Soundcore Select 3 cover power, Bluetooth pairing, volume, play and pause, track changes and BassUp. You can answer or end a call with a press and reject one by holding for two seconds, so the speaker doubles as a hands-free phone in a hotel room or on a desk. A red LED shows charging status, and a blue LED shows the Bluetooth connection.
Who This Is Not For
Skip the Soundcore Select 3 if you often need a fast top-up before leaving: a full charge takes about five hours. It has no dust rating, so it is not the best pick for desert camping in loose sand. soundcore’s user guide lists no AUX input, so devices without Bluetooth cannot connect. And if you want deep bass for a large outdoor party, a larger speaker with a dedicated woofer will hit harder than two 1.5-inch drivers.
Order the Soundcore Select 3 in the UAE
Totot sells the Soundcore Select 3 new and sealed, with a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver to every emirate within three business days, free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or Tabby and Tamara instalments. Defective or non-matching items can be returned within 14 days, and shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Model: soundcore Select 3 (A3172)
- Colour: Black
- Output power: 16W
- Drivers: 2 × 1.5-inch full-range
- Bluetooth: 5.0
- Bluetooth range: 100 m (as listed in soundcore’s user guide; walls and obstacles reduce it)
- Battery: 2400mAh, 7.3V
- Playtime: Up to 20 hours (varies with volume level and music content)
- Charging: USB-C, 5V 2A input, about 5 hours
- Water resistance: IPX7 (no dust rating)
- Bass: BassUp button and app preset
- Multi-speaker: PartyCast, up to 100 compatible soundcore speakers
- Calls: Answer, end and reject calls from the speaker
- App: soundcore app (EQ, firmware updates, auto-shutoff, voice prompts)
- Auto power-off: After 20 minutes without a connection
- Carrying: Built-in strap
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications are taken from soundcore’s official user guide for the Select 3 (model A3172). Full details are published on the official soundcore Select 3 user guide.
FAQ
Is the Soundcore Select 3 waterproof?
Yes, IPX7: it is protected against temporary immersion in water. It has no dust rating.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 20 hours, according to soundcore; it varies with volume and music content.
How long does it take to charge?
About 5 hours for a full charge at 5V 2A over USB-C.
Can I connect two Soundcore Select 3 speakers?
Yes, through PartyCast, which links up to 100 compatible soundcore speakers in sync. soundcore’s guide does not describe a separate left-right stereo mode.
Does it have a microphone for calls?
Yes. You can answer, end and reject calls from the speaker’s buttons.
Does it have an AUX input?
No. soundcore’s user guide lists Bluetooth only, with USB-C for charging.
How long does delivery take in the UAE?
Up to 3 business days to any emirate, free on orders from AED 300; the current fee for your order shows at checkout.
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