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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$170
  • Audio output power: 20.00 W
  • Battery life: 8 hours
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: 4.0
  • Weight: ?

Kitsound Hive Evolution 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.

5.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

5.9

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
5.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

6.6

Audio

20.0%

5.2

Battery

18.0%

5.1

Durability

16.0%

6.2

Connectivity

8.0%

5.3

Controls

3.0%

8.9

Design

3.0%

5.0

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

  • 5.6
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    2.8

    Battery life

  • 3.9
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    2.8

    Battery life

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 4.4
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £130

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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 KitSound Hive Evolution is a portable Bluetooth V4.0 speaker featuring a robust aluminium monocoque chassis, dual 40 mm drivers, and a powerful 20W RMS amplifier complemented by dual passive bass radiators. Designed for ultimate convenience, it offers one-touch NFC pairing, a long-distance wireless range of up to 20 meters, and a 2600 mAh battery that provides up to 8 hours of playback time alongside a 3.5 mm auxiliary input/output system for daisy-chaining multiple devices. Main pros include its durable, evenly weighted design, balanced and highly detailed room-filling audio, and a premium travel package that includes a hard-shell carry case and global mains adapters. However, major cons include a lack of on-device track skipping and volume controls, a lengthy 5-hour charging time, a lack of water resistance, and occasional harshness in the upper frequencies combined with a less taut bass response.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Kitsound Hive Evolution

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

5.9
Kitsound Hive Evolution has a technical score of 5.89 points, which is lower than 92.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

?
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
Kitsound Hive Evolution 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%

5.9

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

7.1
Kitsound Hive Evolution has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is lower than 92% 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

20.00 W
Kitsound Hive Evolution has an audio output power of 20.00 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 20.00 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

40.00 mm
Kitsound Hive Evolution has a driver unit size of 40.00 mm which is smaller than that of 76.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 13.2% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 40.00 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
Kitsound Hive Evolution 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

?
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

50.00 Hz
Kitsound Hive Evolution has a lowest frequency of 50.00 Hz which is lower than that of 59.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.1% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 50.00 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
Kitsound Hive Evolution supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

4.0
Kitsound Hive Evolution supports Bluetooth version 4.0 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.0.
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

20.00 m
Kitsound Hive Evolution has a maximum Bluetooth range of 20.00 m which is longer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 20.00 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

?
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
Kitsound Hive Evolution does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

8 hours
Kitsound Hive Evolution has a battery life of 8 hours which is shorter than that of 68.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.6% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

2,600 mAh
Kitsound Hive Evolution has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh which is larger than that of 49% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.4% 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

5 hours
Kitsound Hive Evolution has a charging time of 5 hours which is longer than that of 87% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.7% 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

?
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
Kitsound Hive Evolution 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

no
Kitsound Hive Evolution is not water resistant. 61.7% 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

no
Kitsound Hive Evolution is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% 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

0 m
Kitsound Hive Evolution is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Kitsound Hive Evolution lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Kitsound Hive Evolution 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

?
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
Kitsound Hive Evolution 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
Kitsound Hive Evolution 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

?
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

21 cm
Kitsound Hive Evolution has a width of 21 cm which is wider than that of 59.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.7% 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

5 cm
Kitsound Hive Evolution has a depth of 5 cm which is shallower than that of 82.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.9% 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
Kitsound Hive Evolution 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

?
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
Kitsound Hive Evolution does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Kitsound Hive Evolution vs the average portable speaker

  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 20.00 m.
    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

    Kitsound Hive Evolution has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).20.00 m vs 10 m
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Kitsound Hive Evolution 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

    Kitsound Hive Evolution has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Kitsound Hive Evolution 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

    Kitsound Hive Evolution 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
    Kitsound Hive Evolution 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

    Kitsound Hive Evolution supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Kitsound Hive Evolution 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

    Kitsound Hive Evolution supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Kitsound Hive Evolution includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated power adapter is included in the box.
    When it matters: When you want the required charging hardware supplied in the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Kitsound Hive Evolution includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 10 Hz deeper bass extension
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (50 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 50.00 Hz.
    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

    Kitsound Hive Evolution has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (50 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).50.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • Includes a travel bag
    Kitsound Hive Evolution includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
    What it is: Indicates whether a carrying bag or case is included.
    When it matters: When you want protection and easier carrying away from home.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Kitsound Hive Evolution includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (85 dB vs 80 dB).
  • 10 Hz deeper bass extension
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (50 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Kitsound Hive Evolution supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Kitsound Hive Evolution includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Kitsound Hive Evolution supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Includes a travel bag
    Kitsound Hive Evolution includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 3.3 cm shallower
    Kitsound Hive Evolution is shallower than the average portable speaker (5 cm vs 8.3 cm).

Total
Audio
Connectivity
Battery
Controls
Design
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 40.00 mm.
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.0.
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 0.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
  • Is not water resistant
    Kitsound Hive Evolution is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Kitsound Hive Evolution is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Kitsound Hive Evolution does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Kitsound Hive Evolution does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • Is not water resistant
    Kitsound Hive Evolution is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
    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

    Kitsound Hive Evolution is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Kitsound Hive Evolution is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
    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

    Kitsound Hive Evolution is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 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

    Kitsound Hive Evolution has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).5 hours vs 3 hours
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    Kitsound Hive Evolution has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 40.00 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

    Kitsound Hive Evolution has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50.00 mm).40.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.0.
    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

    Kitsound Hive Evolution has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).4.0 vs 5.0
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Kitsound Hive Evolution does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports true wireless speaker-to-speaker pairing.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should pair wirelessly for stereo playback.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Kitsound Hive Evolution does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    Kitsound Hive Evolution has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 0.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Kitsound Hive Evolution has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
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Connectivity
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What customers like about Kitsound Hive Evolution?

  • Solid and durable monocoque aluminium chassis
  • Delivers a good level of audio detail and a mostly balanced presentation
  • Sleek, compact, and stylish design featuring a honeycomb front grille
  • Fast and easy Bluetooth pairing assisted by NFC technology
  • Comes with a helpful hard-shell travel case and an auxiliary cable
  • Includes a dual passive radiator that helps output surprisingly deep bass for its size

What customers dislike about Kitsound Hive Evolution?

  • Lacks overall audio reach and can sound less powerful than premium competitors
  • Slight hardness or harshness can be heard in the upper high frequencies
  • Bass levels tend to roll off or compress at maximum volumes to prevent distortion
  • The 3.5mm auxiliary line input can experience inverted stereo channels (left/right swapped)
  • Charging time is somewhat slow, taking around 5 hours for a full battery

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