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Iball Musi Twins Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Audio output power:?Battery life:?IP rating:IPX7Bluetooth version:?Weight:854 g

Iball Musi Twins 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.

6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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.
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Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 63% of portable speakers
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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%

6.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 68%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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%

7.4

Audio

20%

6.6

Battery

18%

7.4

Durability

16%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

5.6

Controls

3%

8.6

Design

3%

6.3

Smart features

â–²Better than 71%
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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%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £25
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Iball Musi Twins

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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%

7.4

Audio

20%

6.6

Battery

18%

7.4

Durability

16%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

5.6

Controls

3%

8.6

Design

3%

6.3

Smart features

6.9
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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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 Twins 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
7.8/ 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%

6.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.8
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
52 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 52 mm which is larger than that of 55.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
2
This portable speaker has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% 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
?
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh which is larger than that of 58.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.8% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 hours
This portable speaker 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
4 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 4 W which is lower than that of 97.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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
IPX7
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX7 which provides better ingress protection than 47.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 25.2% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
This portable speaker has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
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
?
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
854 g
This portable speaker weighs 854 g which is heavier than that of 51.6% of portable speakers.
Height
20.6 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 20.6 cm which is taller than that of 79.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Width
7.8 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 7.8 cm which is narrower than that of 89.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
7.8 cm
This portable speaker 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
none
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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 Twins vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 10.3 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    7.8 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 400 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (3,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    3,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Iball Musi Twins is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Iball Musi Twins is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 2 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (52 mm vs 50 mm).
    52 mm vs 50 mm
  • 400 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (3,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    3,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 10.3 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    7.8 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 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.
  • 6 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 10 W).
    4 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-10 °C vs 0 °C).
    -10 °C vs 0 °C
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 8.2 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (20.6 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    20.6 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 4.21x less popular
    Iball Musi Twins is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 4.21x less popular
    Iball Musi Twins is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 6 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 10 W).
    4 W vs 10 W
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-10 °C vs 0 °C).
    -10 °C vs 0 °C
  • 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.
  • 8.2 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (20.6 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    20.6 cm vs 12.4 cm

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19/10/2019
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25/10/2019
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techgyo.com
14/08/2020
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Iball Musi Twins

  • Innovative detachable design allows the unit to split into two separate stereo speakers.
  • Reliable IPX7 water resistance rating makes it safe for showers and poolside use.
  • Strong bass performance that satisfies bass-heavy music preferences.
  • Good overall build quality and sturdy, travel-friendly construction.
  • Versatile functionality allowing speakers to pair individually with different devices.

What customers don't like about Iball Musi Twins

  • Mixed feedback on volume levels, with several users finding the maximum output too low for larger outdoor parties.
  • Occasional Bluetooth pairing synchronization issues between the master and slave units.
  • Mids and vocal clarity can get overpowered by the heavy bass profile.
  • Battery life varies significantly in real-world usage compared to the manufacturer's claim, dropping quickly at maximum volume.
  • No wall adapter plug included in the box, only a charging cable.

Verdict

The iBall Musi Twins is a versatile 2-in-1 portable Bluetooth 4.2 speaker set featuring a unique detachable design that allows it to twist apart into two separate units or join together via True Wireless Stereo (TWS) for a 360-degree surround sound experience. It delivers a total audio output of 15W RMS (7.5W per speaker) with a 5.2 cm driver in each unit, a frequency response of 80 Hz to 20 kHz, and a signal-to-noise ratio of at least 75 dB. Prominent pros include an IPX7 waterproof rating that allows submersion up to 1 meter, a combined 3,000 mAh battery offering up to 12 hours of playback, and independent microphones for hands-free calling. However, notable cons include occasional Bluetooth connectivity drops, a relatively long 3-to-6-hour recharge time, and a slightly heavy total weight of 850 grams.

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