Anker Soundcore Vortex hands-on: great bang for the buck

Anker, the popular mobile accessories maker, has been steadily branching out to different product segments besides its line of battery-charging packs and cables. The next endeavor for them is apparently the Bluetooth headphones market, where the new "Soundcore" line intends on making some noise. If you're after an over-the-ear solution, then you may be wowed by the Anker Soundcore Vortex, which stands at a ridiculously aggressive price point of $70!
Speaking of that, we're pleasantly impressed by its audio performance. For starters, the Soundcore Vortex packs quite a wallop with its crisp tones and deep bass. However, it's not totally overpowering with the lows, as both the mids and highs are still well represented. Delivering a rich overall performance, the Anker Soundcore Vortex is undoubtedly a surprise to us. Being a new contender and all in the Bluetooth headphones space, we weren't expecting too much out of it, but thank goodness it proved us wrong.
Best of all has to be the Anker Soundcore Vortex's cost, which at a mere $70 through Amazon right now is a steal! Indeed, it's lacking any additional features beyond music listening, but it at least manages to do that right – while also being complemented with a solid construction in the process. Let the aggressive price point really soak in, just because it's not too often you'll find a great over-the-ear pair at around this price range.
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