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Anker Soundcore 2 Everything else · Anker
£31.99 new on Amazon UK. Ranked #3 of Gifts for men he will actually use.
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Best for the garden
A sturdy speaker for the shed, the garden or the bathroom. The listing confirms 12W from two drivers, IPX7 protection against rain and spills, and up to 24 hours of play per charge. It is one small box, so do not expect it to fill a big room at a party. See it against the rest of Gifts for men he will actually use →
Best for outdoors
A speaker that can go in the van, to the beach or by the barbecue without anyone worrying about rain. The listing confirms 12W of output, IPX7 waterproofing and up to 24 hours of playback from a 5,200mAh battery. It is a small speaker, so it fills a garden, not a party. See it against the rest of Gifts for your brother →
Best speaker
A step up from a phone speaker for a first shared house. The listing confirms 12W of output, a 24-hour battery and an IPX7 rating. It is a mid-sized speaker, loud for a kitchen but not built for a garden party. See it against the rest of 21st birthday gifts →
Best speaker
A speaker from a brand with a long track record, for music in his room or the garden. The listing confirms 12W of sound, IPX7 waterproofing and up to 24 hours of play. 12W fills a bedroom, not a big garden party. See it against the rest of Gifts for 12 year old boys →
Best speaker
A small, tough speaker for her room or the garden, from a brand with a long track record. The listing confirms 12W of sound, IPX7 waterproofing and up to 24 hours of play. It is built for a bedroom or a picnic, not a house party. See it against the rest of Gifts for teenage girls →
