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Iball Musi Kids Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Audio output power:3.00 WBattery life:6 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:169 g

Iball Musi Kids 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.

6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

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User score

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7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

32%

5.9

Audio

20%

6.1

Battery

18%

5.6

Durability

16%

6.5

Connectivity

8%

5.0

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

5.5

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 83%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £9
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Iball Musi Kids

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components:

32%

5.9

Audio

20%

6.1

Battery

18%

5.6

Durability

16%

6.5

Connectivity

8%

5.0

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

5.5

Smart features

6.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Iball Musi Kids has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 59.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
Audio output power
3 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 3 W which is lower than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.8% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
1
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
6 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 6 hours which is shorter than that of 84.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
2 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
5 W
This portable speaker 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
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
?
Smartphone app control
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
169 g
This portable speaker weighs 169 g which is lighter than that of 94.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
6 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 6 cm which is shorter than that of 88.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.2% of portable speakers.
Width
6.2 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 6.2 cm which is narrower than that of 96% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Depth
?
Carry options
?
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Iball Musi Kids vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker 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.
  • 631 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (169 g vs 800 g).
    169 g vs 800 g
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Has an external memory card slot
    This portable speaker 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.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 11.9 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (6.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    6.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 10x cheaper
    Iball Musi Kids is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker 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.
  • Has an external memory card slot
    This portable speaker 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.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • 631 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (169 g vs 800 g).
    169 g vs 800 g
  • 11.9 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (6.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    6.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 6.4 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (6 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    6 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
    6 hours vs 12 hours
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 12 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (68 dB vs 80 dB).
    68 dB vs 80 dB
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 4.21x less popular
    Iball Musi Kids is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 5% worse value for money
    Iball Musi Kids offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.19 vs 7.5).
    7.19 vs 7.55
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 12 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (68 dB vs 80 dB).
    68 dB vs 80 dB
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
    6 hours vs 12 hours
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker 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
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support auto power-off
    This portable speaker does not support auto power-off, while the average portable speaker supports auto power-off.
    No automatic inactivity-based power-off.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Iball Musi Kids

  • Affordable price point and excellent value for money
  • Good sound quality and clarity for small rooms
  • Compact, lightweight, and highly portable design
  • Strong and durable build quality suitable for rough handling by kids
  • Attractive aesthetics, graphics, and colorful LED lights that appeal to children
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth, FM radio, and SD card slot
  • Great utility for kids' online classes and casual listening

What customers don't like about Iball Musi Kids

  • Weak and low bass performance
  • Inadequate loudness and volume capacity for outdoor or large environments
  • Inconsistent battery performance with some users reporting short playback life
  • Lack of after-sales customer support from the brand
  • No waterproofing or water resistance rating

Verdict

The iBall Musi Kids is a highly portable, child-friendly wireless speaker featuring a 3W audio output power, a frequency response of 100 Hz to 20 kHz, and a lightweight plastic body weighing just 169 grams with compact dimensions of 62 x 60 x 62 mm. It operates over a 10-meter wireless range via Bluetooth 5.0 and offers versatile playback options through FM radio, a MicroSD card slot, and a built-in microphone for hands-free calls. Its main pros include an engineered sound profile designed to safeguard sensitive young ears, captivating kid-friendly graphics, a fast 2-hour charging time, and up to 6 hours of continuous playback. However, its notable cons include a lack of water resistance, a mono speaker configuration, the omission of a standard 3.5mm AUX input jack, and the absence of a passive radiator for deeper bass resonance.

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