How is this better than the previous version?

I haven't noticed this being any louder then the previous. The bass is a little better and ports are covered. I think for $33.99 when on sale it's a good deal at only $4 more then the original but at $40 Not so much. The original is $29.99.

How many watts is this? Does higher watts equal louder volume?

The new SoundCore 2 has double the watts (2 x 6w instead of 2 x 3w). But...in order to double the volume you'd need to have 10 times the watts. So you'd need a pair of 30W speakers to double the volume. It was instantly clear to my wife (not an audiophile, nor am I) that the SoundCore 2 sounded better. It's just not "night and day" better, nor is it "double the volume" better. Is it $10 worth better? Yes...not just for the better sound, but it's been refined to be a better over all experience which I talked about in my review.

Can you use a cord to plug in directly to phone

Yes, using either a male to male 3.5 mm aux cable OR a usb-c to male 3.5 mm aux cable, whichever your phone supports. Note that there may be a noticeable lag, meaning it won't be appropriate for watching videos or playing games. That was my experience, perhaps not all speakers have this issue. This was on the most recent firmware (4/19/19)

ASIN	B01MTB55WH
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Batteries	1 C batteries required.
Battery Capacity	24 Amp Hours
Best Sellers Rank	#139 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #3 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Bluetooth Range	66 Feet
Charging Time	3 Hours
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Smartphone, Television, Laptop
Control Method	Touch
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (147,906)
Date First Available	January 15, 2017
Global Trade Identification Number	00848061063943
Impedance	4 Ohms
Included Components	Anker SoundCore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Power Cable, Quick Start Guide
Input Voltage	5 Volts
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Is Waterproof	TRUE
Item Weight	14.6 ounces
Item model number	AK-A3105
Manufacturer	Anker
Material	Silicone or rubberized material
Maximum Range	20 Meters
Model Name	A3105 Soundcore 2 Speaker
Mounting Type	Tabletop Mount
Number of Batteries	1 C batteries required.
Number of Items	1
Power Source	Battery Powered
Product Dimensions	4.5"D x 16.5"W x 5.4"H
Recommended Uses For Product	For Camping, For Computers, For Outdoors
Series Number	3105
Shape	rectangular prism
Speaker Size	4.6 Centimeters
Speaker Type	Portable Speaker
Special Feature	Portable, Smartphone-Charging, Stereo Pairing, Waterproof
Specific Uses For Product	Gaming, Shower, Office, Business, Travel
Style	Speaker
Surround Sound Channel Configuration	2.0
UPC	848061063943 194644059675
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Type	Limited
Water Resistance Level	Waterproof
Wireless Communication Technology	Bluetooth

Anker [Upgraded] SoundCore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 12W Stereo Sound, Bluetooth 5, BassUp, IPX7 Waterproof, 24-Hour Playtime, Wireless Stereo Pairing, Speaker for Home, Outdoors, Travel

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