Braven 600 Review | 130 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • Audio output power: 3.00 W
  • Battery life: 12 hours
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: 3.0
  • Weight: 340 g

Braven 600 review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

5.8

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
5.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

5.7

Audio

20.0%

6.6

Battery

18.0%

5.4

Durability

16.0%

5.6

Connectivity

8.0%

4.3

Controls

3.0%

9.7

Design

3.0%

3.9

Smart features

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.4
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.9

    Weight

    15.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

  • 4.7
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.9

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 4.3
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    1.0

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.9

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Braven 600 is a compact, 12-ounce portable Bluetooth 3.0 speaker measuring 6.25 x 2.5 x 1.75 inches and enclosed in a premium, aircraft-grade anodized aluminum chassis. It delivers true stereo audio through two 3-watt custom HD drivers (6W total output) paired with dual rear passive subwoofers, and it is powered by a 1400 mAh internal lithium-ion battery providing up to 12 hours of playtime. Its standout features include a built-in noise-canceling microphone for hands-free speakerphone functionality, a 3.5mm line-out jack to daisy-chain multiple speakers, and an integrated power bank that utilizes a standard USB port to emergency-charge mobile devices. However, its downsides include an uninspiring low-frequency performance due to its small size, noticeable audio distortion at maximum volume levels, and a set of control buttons that are inconveniently tiny and difficult to read.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Braven 600

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

?

Controls

3.0%

?

Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

5.8
Braven 600 has a technical score of 5.77 points, which is lower than 95% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
1.0
Braven 600 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.8

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

7.0
Braven 600 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7 points, which is lower than 94.4% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

3.00 W
Braven 600 has an audio output power of 3.00 W which is lower than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.8% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 3.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

40.00 mm
Braven 600 has a driver unit size of 40.00 mm which is smaller than that of 76.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 13.2% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 40.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

2
Braven 600 has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 2.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

3.00 dB
Braven 600 has a frequency response tolerance of 3.00 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
Frequency-response tolerance: ±3.00 dB.
Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Braven 600 supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

3.0
Braven 600 supports Bluetooth version 3.0 which is older than that of 85.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 3.0.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
Braven 600 has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

A2DP; HFP; HSP
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Braven 600 does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

12 hours
Braven 600 has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

1,400 mAh
Braven 600 has a battery capacity of 1,400 mAh which is smaller than that of 79.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

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Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

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Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Braven 600 has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

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Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Braven 600 is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Braven 600 is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

0 m
Braven 600 is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Braven 600 does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Braven 600 does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Braven 600 does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Braven 600 does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

340 g
Braven 600 weighs 340 g which is lighter than that of 77.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

6.4 cm
Braven 600 has a height of 6.4 cm which is shorter than that of 85.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

15.85 cm
Braven 600 has a width of 15.85 cm which is narrower than that of 58.6% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

4.5 cm
Braven 600 has a depth of 4.5 cm which is shallower than that of 87.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

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Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Braven 600 does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No supported user-accessible firmware update path.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

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Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Braven 600 does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Braven 600 does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Braven 600 vs the average portable speaker

  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Braven 600 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 2.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Braven 600 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    Braven 600 has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
    What it is: Indicates whether the microphones can reduce surrounding noise during capture.
    When it matters: When calls or voice commands must remain clear around background noise.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Braven 600 has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Braven 600 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
    What it is: Shows whether the device uses separate left and right audio channels.
    When it matters: When true left-and-right channel playback matters without pairing a second speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Braven 600 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Has a power bank function
    Braven 600 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can send power to charge another device.
    When it matters: When the speaker should also charge a phone or another device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Braven 600 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Supports party mode
    Braven 600 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
    What it is: Indicates whether multiple speakers can play the same audio together.
    When it matters: When several compatible speakers should play together.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Braven 600 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Braven 600 includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated power adapter is included in the box.
    When it matters: When you want the required charging hardware supplied in the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Braven 600 includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 460 g lighter
    Braven 600 is lighter than the average portable speaker (340 g vs 800 g).
    What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
    When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 1000 g

    Braven 600 is lighter than the average portable speaker (340 g vs 800 g).340 g vs 800 g
  • Supports playback mute
    Braven 600 supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
    What it is: Indicates whether audio or microphone output can be muted directly.
    When it matters: When audio needs to be silenced immediately from the speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Braven 600 supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    Braven 600 has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Braven 600 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 3 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Braven 600 has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (95 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Braven 600 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Has a power bank function
    Braven 600 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Braven 600 includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Is UV resistant
    Braven 600 is UV resistant, while the average portable speaker is not rated as UV resistant.
  • Supports party mode
    Braven 600 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Supports playback mute
    Braven 600 supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • 460 g lighter
    Braven 600 is lighter than the average portable speaker (340 g vs 800 g).
  • Includes a travel bag
    Braven 600 includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 6 cm shorter
    Braven 600 is shorter than the average portable speaker (6.4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 3.8 cm shallower
    Braven 600 is shallower than the average portable speaker (4.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 5,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    Braven 600 has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (15,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 15000 Hz.
  • 17 W less audio output power
    Braven 600 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 3.00 W.
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    Braven 600 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 40.00 mm.
  • 10 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    Braven 600 has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (70 dB vs 80 dB).
    Signal-to-noise ratio: 70.00 dB.
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    Braven 600 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 3.0.
  • 1,200 mAh less battery capacity
    Braven 600 has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Is not water resistant
    Braven 600 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Braven 600 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Braven 600 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Braven 600 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Braven 600 does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Braven 600 does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 7 older
    Braven 600 was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2012.
  • Is not water resistant
    Braven 600 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
    What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Braven 600 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Braven 600 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
    What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Braven 600 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 5,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    Braven 600 has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (15,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 15000 Hz.
    What it is: The highest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When upper-treble extension and high-frequency detail matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 20000 Hz

    Braven 600 has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (15,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).15000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 17 W less audio output power
    Braven 600 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 3.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Braven 600 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20.00 W).3.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Braven 600 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
    When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Braven 600 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • 1,200 mAh less battery capacity
    Braven 600 has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    Braven 600 has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).1400 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    Braven 600 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 3.0.
    What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
    When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5.0

    Braven 600 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5.0).3.0 vs 5.0
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    Braven 600 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 40.00 mm.
    What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
    When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 50 mm

    Braven 600 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50.00 mm).40.00 mm vs 50.00 mm

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What customers like about Braven 600?

  • Premium aircraft-grade aluminum build that is sturdy and visually striking
  • Impressive battery life offering up to 12 to 15 hours of continuous music playback
  • Functions as an emergency power bank via an outbound USB port to charge smartphones
  • Clear, well-balanced sound profile with punchy tones and excellent vocal clarity
  • Loud volume capabilities for its small form factor, adequate for noisy environments
  • Supports daisy-chaining with other speakers via a 3.5mm audio-out port to increase volume
  • Quick and seamless Bluetooth pairing that reliably remembers previously connected devices

What customers dislike about Braven 600?

  • Noticeable sound distortion and brittle highs when pushed to maximum volume
  • Limited sub-bass depth and low-end response due to its compact physical size
  • Mediocre speakerphone call quality with low clarity and occasional echo or feedback
  • Volume output is considerably quieter over Bluetooth compared to a hardwired auxiliary connection
  • Physical buttons and symbols on the chassis can be difficult to see and read in low light
  • Annoyingly loud and unadjustable prompt or status sound cues
  • Discontinues charging connected devices and automatically powers off after a few minutes of idling

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03/08/2013
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31/03/2013
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17/07/2012
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18/06/2013
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