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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£80
  • Avg. price in US: ~$100
  • Audio output power: 4.00 W
  • Battery life: 12 hours
  • IP rating: IP54
  • Bluetooth version: 2.1
  • Weight: 396 g

Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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.

6.7

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%

6.3

Technical Score

20.0%

8.2

User score

Good
6.3

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%

6.0

Audio

20.0%

5.3

Battery

18.0%

8.8

Durability

16.0%

5.5

Connectivity

8.0%

5.8

Controls

3.0%

9.5

Design

3.0%

3.9

Smart features

Good
8.2

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%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

7.9

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(73)
amazon
4.2
(30)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 8.7
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    7.7

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.8

    Weight

    15.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

  • 3.9
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.8

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 4.3
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    1.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.8

    Weight

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Verdict

The Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 is a versatile, portable 2.1-channel speaker housed in a retro wooden acoustic enclosure that features an integrated LED clock with an adaptive auto-dimming brightness sensor. Powered by Bluetooth 5.0 alongside AUX, USB-A, and microSD inputs (up to 32GB), it produces a total output power of 20W RMS delivered through two 4W tweeters, a 12W subwoofer, and a dedicated side bass reflex port. Main advantages include a substantial 5200mAh dual-battery array supporting roughly 7 hours of playback, rich and full-bodied midrange/bass tones at moderate listening levels, and flexible multi-source connectivity. However, the speaker suffers from minor audio distortion at peak volumes, lacks multi-point connectivity or a dedicated smartphone companion app, and relies on an outdated micro-USB charging interface.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Edifier Extreme Connect MP260

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%

6.0

Audio

20.0%

5.3

Battery

18.0%

8.8

Durability

16.0%

5.5

Connectivity

8.0%

5.8

Controls

3.0%

9.5

Design

3.0%

3.9

Smart features

6.3
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a technical score of 6.29 points, which is lower than 79.3% 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%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

7.9

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(73)
amazon
4.2
(30)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.2
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a user score of 8.24 points, which is higher than 62.8% 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.
7.9
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a popularity of 7.9 points, which is higher than 62.1% 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%

6.7

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.7
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 40.7% 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

4.00 W
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has an audio output power of 4.00 W which is lower than that of 89% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.6% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 4.00 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

48.00 mm
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a driver unit size of 48.00 mm which is smaller than that of 56.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.3% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 48.00 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
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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

6.00 dB
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a frequency response tolerance of 6.00 dB which is higher than that of 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 16.7% of portable speakers.
Frequency-response tolerance: ±6.00 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

53.00 Hz
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a lowest frequency of 53.00 Hz which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 53.00 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
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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

2.1
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 supports Bluetooth version 2.1 which is older than that of 92% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 2.1.
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
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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; AVRCP; 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
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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

6 hours
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a charging time of 6 hours which is longer than that of 95.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.4% 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

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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
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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+

IP54
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has an IP rating of IP54 which provides better ingress protection than 73.8% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 1.4% 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
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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

yes
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 is dust resistant. 48.6% 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

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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

top; front
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
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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

yes
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
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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

396 g
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 weighs 396 g which is lighter than that of 73.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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

15.94 cm
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a width of 15.94 cm which is narrower than that of 58.5% 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

4.2 cm
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a depth of 4.2 cm which is shallower than that of 90.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% 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
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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
Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 vs the average portable speaker

  • Better ingress protection
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP54 vs IPX5).
    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+

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP54 vs IPX5).IP54 vs IPX5
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
    What it is: Shows whether testing against MIL-STD-810 durability procedures is claimed.
    When it matters: When independently defined durability test procedures matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • Has a power bank function
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (85 dB vs 80 dB).
    Signal-to-noise ratio: 85.00 dB.
    What it is: The ratio between the wanted audio signal and background noise.
    When it matters: When cleaner audio with less background noise matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 80 dB

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (85 dB vs 80 dB).85.00 dB vs 80 dB
  • Supports fast pairing
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
    Supports documented one-tap or quick device 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

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
    What it is: Shows whether NFC can be used to start Bluetooth pairing quickly.
    When it matters: When you want faster tap-to-pair setup with compatible devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Has a removable battery
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
    What it is: Shows whether the battery can be removed from the speaker by the user.
    When it matters: When replacing a worn battery or carrying a spare matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (85 dB vs 80 dB).
  • 7 Hz deeper bass extension
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (53 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Has a power bank function
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Has a removable battery
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • Better ingress protection
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP54 vs IPX5).
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Has an FM radio
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Supports playback mute
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • 404 g lighter
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 is lighter than the average portable speaker (396 g vs 800 g).
  • Includes a travel bag
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 4.1 cm shallower
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 is shallower than the average portable speaker (4.2 cm vs 8.3 cm).

Total
Audio
Connectivity
Battery
Durability
Controls
Design
  • 3 dB wider frequency-response tolerance
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a wider frequency-response tolerance than the average portable speaker (6 dB vs 3.00 dB).
    Frequency-response tolerance: ±6.00 dB.
  • 16 W less audio output power
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 4.00 W.
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 18000 Hz.
  • 2 mm smaller main driver
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (48 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 48.00 mm.
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 2.1.
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 1,200 mAh less battery capacity
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • 6 older
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2013.
  • 3 dB wider frequency-response tolerance
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a wider frequency-response tolerance than the average portable speaker (6 dB vs 3.00 dB).
    Frequency-response tolerance: ±6.00 dB.
    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

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a wider frequency-response tolerance than the average portable speaker (6 dB vs 3.00 dB).6.00 dB vs 3.00 dB
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).
    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

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).6 hours vs 3 hours
  • 16 W less audio output power
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 4.00 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

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 20.00 W).4.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 18000 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

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).18000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 2.1.
    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

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5.0).2.1 vs 5.0
  • 1,200 mAh less battery capacity
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).1400 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 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

    Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
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What customers like about Edifier Extreme Connect MP260?

  • Compact and highly portable design making it easy to carry around.
  • Attractive, sleek visual aesthetic that blends well with home decor.
  • Sturdy and premium build quality that feels durable.
  • Good sound quality with full-bodied mid-range and clear audio at moderate levels.
  • Versatile features including an LED clock display and dual alarm functions.
  • Multiple connectivity options including Bluetooth, AUX input, and a microSD card slot.
  • Strong battery life capable of delivering up to 10-12 hours of playback.

What customers dislike about Edifier Extreme Connect MP260?

  • Audio suffers from distortion and crackling when pushed to maximum volumes.
  • Slightly heavy for its size, which some users find less ideal for lightweight travel.
  • The integrated subwoofer can occasionally feel overpowered or boomy compared to the smaller drivers.
  • Unintuitive control panel layout and inconsistent volume levels when switching input modes.
  • Keeping it plugged in continuously to use the clock feature can degrade and fry the battery over time.

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pcmag.com
08/11/2013
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Edifier Extreme Connect MP260Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review - PCMag
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uk.pcmag.com
04/11/2013
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Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 - Review 2013 - PCMag UK
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gadgetspeak.com
07/08/2014
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Review : Edifier MP260 Extreme Connect - GadgetSpeak PCMag UK
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au.pcmag.com
08/11/2013
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Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 - Review 2013 - PCMag Australia
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travgear.com
22/09/2014
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REVIEWED: Edifier Extreme Connect MP260 bluetooth speaker (Note: There is also a later, entirely different wooden tabletop speaker model released by E...
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myc-media.de
10. Dezember 2014
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Edifier - MP260 Extreme Connect - hardware for life
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hardware-journal.de
21. Mai 2015
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id.nl
15/05/2013
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