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  • Avg. price: ~£20
  • Audio output power: 11.00 W
  • Battery life: 5 hours
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: ?
  • Weight: 1324 g

Iball Musi Barrel 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.

6.8

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%

6.8

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.8

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%

7.0

Audio

20.0%

5.4

Battery

18.0%

8.6

Durability

16.0%

6.9

Connectivity

8.0%

5.7

Controls

3.0%

8.2

Design

3.0%

4.0

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

  • 7.9
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    8.8

    Weight

    15.0%

    1.0

    Battery life

  • 3.1
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.0

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    1.0

    Battery life

    15.0%

    8.8

    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%

    2.0

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    8.8

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £20

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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 iBall Musi Barrel is a cylindrical, outdoor-ready portable Bluetooth speaker featuring a total sound output of 12W RMS driven by dual 2.5-inch (6.35 cm) drivers, operating across a frequency response of 100 Hz to 20 kHz with a signal-to-noise ratio of 80 dB. Its primary advantages include versatile connectivity options such as Bluetooth 3.0 (with a 10-meter wireless range), a USB port, a Micro SD slot, a 3.5mm AUX input, and a built-in FM radio, all housed in a classic leather-finish body with an integrated handle for convenient portability. However, its main drawbacks are a relatively short playback battery life of only up to 4 hours on a 3-hour charge, an outdated Bluetooth version, and a total lack of water resistance rating.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Iball Musi Barrel

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

6.8
Iball Musi Barrel has a technical score of 6.8 points, which is lower than 51.8% 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
Iball Musi Barrel 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%

6.8

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.8
Iball Musi Barrel has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 50.5% 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

11.00 W
Iball Musi Barrel has an audio output power of 11.00 W which is lower than that of 65.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 11.00 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

63.00 mm
Iball Musi Barrel has a driver unit size of 63.00 mm which is larger than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.7% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 63.00 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

3
Iball Musi Barrel has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 3.
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
Iball Musi Barrel 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

?
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

?
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

?
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
Iball Musi Barrel 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

5 hours
Iball Musi Barrel has a battery life of 5 hours which is shorter than that of 91.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 5.4% 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

?
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
Iball Musi Barrel 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
Iball Musi Barrel 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
Iball Musi Barrel 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+

?
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
Iball Musi Barrel 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

?
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

?
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

?
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

?
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
Iball Musi Barrel 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

yes
Iball Musi Barrel includes a remote control. 85.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
A dedicated remote-control option 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
Iball Musi Barrel 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

1,324 g
Iball Musi Barrel weighs 1,324 g which is heavier than that of 62.4% 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

?
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

22 cm
Iball Musi Barrel has a width of 22 cm which is wider than that of 62.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% 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

7.8 cm
Iball Musi Barrel has a depth of 7.8 cm which is shallower than that of 55.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% 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

?
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
Iball Musi Barrel 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

?
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
Iball Musi Barrel 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
Iball Musi Barrel does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Iball Musi Barrel vs the average portable speaker

  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Iball Musi Barrel 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

    Iball Musi Barrel has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    Iball Musi Barrel has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 3.
    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

    Iball Musi Barrel has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).3 vs 2
  • 13 mm larger main driver
    Iball Musi Barrel has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (63 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 63.00 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

    Iball Musi Barrel has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (63 mm vs 50.00 mm).63.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Iball Musi Barrel has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
    What it is: Indicates whether the device uses a USB Type-C connector.
    When it matters: When modern charging and connection compatibility matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Iball Musi Barrel has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • Has a microphone input
    Iball Musi Barrel has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
    Has a physical external microphone input.
    What it is: Shows whether an external microphone can be connected directly.
    When it matters: When karaoke, announcements, or an external microphone are needed.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Iball Musi Barrel has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
  • Has an external memory card slot
    Iball Musi Barrel 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

    Iball Musi Barrel has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
  • Includes a remote control
    Iball Musi Barrel includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
    A dedicated remote-control option is documented.
    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

    Iball Musi Barrel includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has an FM radio
    Iball Musi Barrel has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker includes an FM radio receiver.
    When it matters: When listening to broadcast radio without a separate source matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Iball Musi Barrel has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Iball Musi Barrel has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    Iball Musi Barrel has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
  • 13 mm larger main driver
    Iball Musi Barrel has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (63 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Iball Musi Barrel has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • Has a microphone input
    Iball Musi Barrel has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
  • Has an external memory card slot
    Iball Musi Barrel has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
  • Includes a remote control
    Iball Musi Barrel includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has an FM radio
    Iball Musi Barrel has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Supports playback mute
    Iball Musi Barrel supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.

Total
Overall
Audio
Connectivity
Controls
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Iball Musi Barrel has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Iball Musi Barrel does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 9 W less audio output power
    Iball Musi Barrel has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (11 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 11.00 W.
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    Iball Musi Barrel has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    Iball Musi Barrel has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Iball Musi Barrel does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 524 g heavier
    Iball Musi Barrel is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,324 g vs 800 g).
  • 3.9 cm wider
    Iball Musi Barrel is wider than the average portable speaker (22 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 3 older
    Iball Musi Barrel was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2016.
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    Iball Musi Barrel has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 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

    Iball Musi Barrel has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).5 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Iball Musi Barrel has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Iball Musi Barrel has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Iball Musi Barrel 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

    Iball Musi Barrel does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Iball Musi Barrel does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
    What it is: Shows whether passive radiators are used to reinforce bass output.
    When it matters: When enhanced bass response from a compact enclosure matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Iball Musi Barrel does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    Iball Musi Barrel 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

    Iball Musi Barrel has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).5 W vs 10 W
  • 9 W less audio output power
    Iball Musi Barrel has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (11 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 11.00 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

    Iball Musi Barrel has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (11 W vs 20.00 W).11.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • 3.69x less popular
    Iball Musi Barrel is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).
    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.
    Iball Musi Barrel is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).1 vs 3.69
  • 524 g heavier
    Iball Musi Barrel is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,324 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

    Iball Musi Barrel is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,324 g vs 800 g).1324 g vs 800 g
Total
Overall
Audio
Battery
Controls
Design
Smart features

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What customers like about Iball Musi Barrel?

  • Good, comfortable, and highly portable barrel-shaped design
  • Affordable, budget-friendly pricing
  • Versatile connectivity options, including Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and an integrated FM radio
  • Decent, crisp audio quality with dual stereo drivers
  • Features a dedicated 6-inch woofer driver for enhanced, punchy bass performance

What customers dislike about Iball Musi Barrel?

  • Short battery life, lasting only up to 5 hours of playback time
  • Slow charging speed, requiring up to 6 hours for a full charge
  • Lacks modern water and dust resistance, making it less suitable for outdoor use
  • Bass profile can leave much to be desired for some listeners at higher volumes
  • Lacks advanced Bluetooth codecs and utilizes older Bluetooth versions

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