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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£35
  • Avg. price in US: ~$30
  • Audio output power: 5.00 W
  • Battery life: 8 hours
  • IP rating: IPX4
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Weight: 149 g

Doss Genie 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.

6.5

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%

5.9

Technical Score

20.0%

9.3

User score

Good
5.9

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%

7.0

Audio

20.0%

4.4

Battery

18.0%

6.0

Durability

16.0%

6.0

Connectivity

8.0%

3.8

Controls

3.0%

9.4

Design

3.0%

4.2

Smart features

Good
9.3

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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(202)
amazon
3.9
(41)
United States
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4.5
(1208)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 7.6
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    4.9

    IP rating

    20.0%

    10

    Weight

    15.0%

    2.8

    Battery life

  • 3.4
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.3

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    2.8

    Battery life

    15.0%

    10

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 4.4
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    1.3

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    10

    Weight

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Verdict

The DOSS Genie is an ultra-portable, palm-sized Bluetooth 4.2 speaker measuring 2.95 x 1.27 x 2.0 inches and weighing just 0.33 lbs, making it highly convenient for on-the-go travel. It is equipped with a 5W high-sensitivity full-range driver that delivers clear, crisp mids and highs, alongside a built-in microphone for hands-free calls and a 33-foot wireless connectivity range. Its main pros include versatile audio playback options via Bluetooth, a 3.5mm AUX-in port, and a TF micro SD card slot, an IPX4 water-resistant rating, and a rechargeable battery providing up to 8 hours of playtime at 50% volume with a quick 3-hour Micro USB recharge time. However, its main cons include a lack of deep, punchy bass due to its tiny form factor, a lack of true waterproofing, and an outdated Micro USB charging port instead of modern USB-C.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Doss Genie

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%

7.0

Audio

20.0%

4.4

Battery

18.0%

6.0

Durability

16.0%

6.0

Connectivity

8.0%

3.8

Controls

3.0%

9.4

Design

3.0%

4.2

Smart features

5.9
Doss Genie has a technical score of 5.85 points, which is lower than 93.5% 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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(202)
amazon
3.9
(41)
United States
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4.5
(1208)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.3
Doss Genie has a user score of 9.27 points, which is higher than 84% of products in this category.
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.
10
Doss Genie has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 66.6% 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%

6.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.6
Doss Genie has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is lower than 59.4% 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

5.00 W
Doss Genie has an audio output power of 5.00 W which is lower than that of 80% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.9% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 5.00 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

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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

1
Doss Genie has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 1.
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

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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
Doss Genie 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

4.2
Doss Genie supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.2.
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
Doss Genie 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

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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
Doss Genie 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

8 hours
Doss Genie has a battery life of 8 hours which is shorter than that of 68.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.6% 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

500 mAh
Doss Genie has a battery capacity of 500 mAh which is smaller than that of 96.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% 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

3 hours
Doss Genie has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
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

5 W
Doss Genie has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% of portable speakers.
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
Doss Genie 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+

IPX4
Doss Genie has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% of portable speakers.
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

yes
Doss Genie is water resistant. 38.3% 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

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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
Doss Genie 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

no
Doss Genie lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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

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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
Doss Genie 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
Doss Genie 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
Doss Genie 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

149 g
Doss Genie weighs 149 g which is lighter than that of 95.7% 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

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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

7.5 cm
Doss Genie has a width of 7.5 cm which is narrower than that of 90.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% 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

3.2 cm
Doss Genie has a depth of 3.2 cm which is shallower than that of 96.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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
Doss Genie 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

USB
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
Doss Genie does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported 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
Doss Genie does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports native Spotify Connect.
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Doss Genie vs the average portable speaker

  • 651 g lighter
    Doss Genie is lighter than the average portable speaker (149 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

    Doss Genie is lighter than the average portable speaker (149 g vs 800 g).149 g vs 800 g
  • Has an external memory card slot
    Doss Genie has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
    Has a removable memory-card slot for playback.
    What it is: Indicates whether removable memory cards can be inserted for playback.
    When it matters: When playing files directly from removable storage matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Doss Genie has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
  • 5.1 cm shallower
    Doss Genie is shallower than the average portable speaker (3.2 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    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

    Doss Genie is shallower than the average portable speaker (3.2 cm vs 8.3 cm).3.2 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 10.6 cm narrower
    Doss Genie is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    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

    Doss Genie is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).7.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 15.9% higher user score
    Doss Genie has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (9.27 vs 8.000).
    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.
    Doss Genie has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (9.27 vs 8.000).9.27 vs 8
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Doss Genie is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£35 vs £90).
    Doss Genie is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£35 vs £90).£35 vs £90
  • Has an external memory card slot
    Doss Genie has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
  • 651 g lighter
    Doss Genie is lighter than the average portable speaker (149 g vs 800 g).
  • 10.6 cm narrower
    Doss Genie is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 5.1 cm shallower
    Doss Genie is shallower than the average portable speaker (3.2 cm vs 8.3 cm).

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Design
  • 15 W less audio output power
    Doss Genie has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 5.00 W.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    Doss Genie has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 1.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Doss Genie has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
  • 2,100 mAh less battery capacity
    Doss Genie has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Doss Genie has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    Doss Genie has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
  • Worse ingress protection
    Doss Genie has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Doss Genie 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
    Doss Genie 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
    Doss Genie does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • 2,100 mAh less battery capacity
    Doss Genie has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (500 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

    Doss Genie has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).500 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Doss Genie 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

    Doss Genie does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Doss Genie has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    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

    Doss Genie has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 15 W less audio output power
    Doss Genie has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 5.00 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

    Doss Genie has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20.00 W).5.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Doss Genie does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
    What it is: Indicates whether two compatible speakers can form a stereo pair.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should form separate left and right channels.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Doss Genie does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Doss Genie does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports true wireless speaker-to-speaker pairing.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should pair wirelessly for stereo playback.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Doss Genie does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    Doss Genie has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    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

    Doss Genie has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).5 W vs 10 W
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    Doss Genie has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 1.
    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

    Doss Genie has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).1 vs 2
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United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
202 Reviews
amazon
3.9
41 Reviews
United States
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4.5
1208 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Doss Genie?

  • Ultra-compact and highly pocketable design
  • Surprisingly loud volume for its small size
  • Crystal clear audio clarity for vocals and audiobooks
  • Sturdy metallic finish and durable metal grille construction
  • Versatile audio sources including Bluetooth, AUX input, and TF/MicroSD card slot
  • Convenient built-in lanyard/wrist strap for attachment to bags or bikes

What customers dislike about Doss Genie?

  • Noticeable lack of bass depth due to its small physical footprint
  • Audio distortion can occur over time or when pushed to high volume limits
  • Only water-resistant (IPX4) rather than fully waterproof
  • Relatively short battery life (around 8 hours at medium volume) compared to larger alternatives
  • Uses an older Bluetooth 4.2 version
  • Annoying or loud warning tones when the battery runs low

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