Xiaomi is aiming right at JBL with this dishy yet durable Bluetooth speaker — but after hours of testing, I need more depth from the sound
TechRadar Verdict The Xiaomi Sound Play is a great-looking Bluetooth speaker with plenty of tricks up its sleeve — customizable LED lighting, excellent waterproofing, and an eye-catching infinity mirror to name a few. Audio isn’t the most open or insightful, but it’s still clear and good enough for the speaker’s ultra-low asking price, although a companion app would’ve definitely been good to see. Jump To: Review Price & release date Specs Should you buy it?
- ▪TechRadar Verdict The Xiaomi Sound Play is a great-looking Bluetooth speaker with plenty of tricks up its sleeve — customizable LED lighting, excellent waterproofing, and an eye-catching infinity mirror to name a few.
- ▪Audio isn’t the most open or insightful, but it’s still clear and good enough for the speaker’s ultra-low asking price, although a companion app would’ve definitely been good to see.
- ▪Jump To: Review Price & release date Specs Should you buy it?
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TechRadar Verdict The Xiaomi Sound Play is a great-looking Bluetooth speaker with plenty of tricks up its sleeve — customizable LED lighting, excellent waterproofing, and an eye-catching infinity mirror to name a few. Audio isn’t the most open or insightful, but it’s still clear and good enough for the speaker’s ultra-low asking price, although a companion app would’ve definitely been good to see. Check Amazon Pros +Eye-catching design with customizable lights +Impressive battery life +Durable build with IP68 waterproofing Cons -Lacks the depth and expression of some rivals -No companion app -High-pitched feedback during hands-free calls Best picks for you The best Bluetooth speakers you can buy, all tested by our experts The best waterproof speakers, all tested by our outdoor speaker…
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