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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£25
  • Avg. price in US: ~$30
  • Audio output power: 3.00 W
  • Battery life: 8.5 hours
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: 3.0
  • Weight: 180 g

Lepow Modre 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.

6.2

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%

6.2

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.2

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%

6.7

Audio

20.0%

5.1

Battery

18.0%

7.4

Durability

16.0%

5.9

Connectivity

8.0%

4.6

Controls

3.0%

9.9

Design

3.0%

3.9

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

  • 6.1
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    10

    Weight

    15.0%

    3.1

    Battery life

  • 3.3
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    3.1

    Battery life

    15.0%

    10

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 5.5
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    ?

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    1.0

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    10

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £25

Best rankings

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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 Lepow Modre is an ultra-portable, cylinder-shaped wireless speaker weighing approximately 6.35 ounces and measuring 3.5 inches tall by 2.3 inches in diameter, featuring an elephant-trunk-inspired design with a rubber-coated steel body. Operating on Bluetooth 3.0 (A2DP) with a 10-meter transmission range, it delivers 360-degree surround sound through a 3W output power speaker, powered by a built-in 3.7V lithium battery (ranging from 500mAh to 900mAh depending on the exact sub-model) that provides roughly 7 hours of playback. Its main pros include prominent bass performance for its size, an integrated microphone for hands-free calling, and a physical 3.5mm AUX input for wired audio connections. However, its notable cons include audio crackling at maximum volume settings that can drown out the mids and highs, and a complete lack of on-device physical track or volume controls, forcing users to manage playback entirely from their paired smartphone or device.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Lepow Modre

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

6.2
Lepow Modre has a technical score of 6.21 points, which is lower than 82.6% 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
Lepow Modre 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%

6.2

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.3
Lepow Modre has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is lower than 83.1% 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

3.00 W
Lepow Modre has an audio output power of 3.00 W which is lower than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.8% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 3.00 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

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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

1
Lepow Modre has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 1.
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
Lepow Modre 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

3.0
Lepow Modre supports Bluetooth version 3.0 which is older than that of 85.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 3.0.
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

10.00 m
Lepow Modre 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

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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
Lepow Modre 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

8.5 hours
Lepow Modre has a battery life of 8.5 hours which is shorter than that of 68.9% 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

500 mAh
Lepow Modre has a battery capacity of 500 mAh which is smaller than that of 96.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% 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

4 hours
Lepow Modre has a charging time of 4 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 19.3% 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
Lepow Modre 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+

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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
Lepow Modre 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

?
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

bottom
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
Lepow Modre 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

?
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
Lepow Modre 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

180 g
Lepow Modre weighs 180 g which is lighter than that of 92.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% 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

8.9 cm
Lepow Modre has a height of 8.9 cm which is shorter than that of 68.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
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

5.8 cm
Lepow Modre has a width of 5.8 cm which is narrower than that of 97.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% 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

5.8 cm
Lepow Modre has a depth of 5.8 cm which is shallower than that of 76.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% 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
Lepow Modre 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
Lepow Modre 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
Lepow Modre does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Lepow Modre vs the average portable speaker

  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Lepow Modre provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
    What it is: Indicates whether sound is spread evenly in all directions.
    When it matters: When even sound coverage around the speaker matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Lepow Modre provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    Lepow Modre has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
    What it is: Indicates whether the microphones can reduce surrounding noise during capture.
    When it matters: When calls or voice commands must remain clear around background noise.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Lepow Modre has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Has a power bank function
    Lepow Modre 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

    Lepow Modre has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 620 g lighter
    Lepow Modre is lighter than the average portable speaker (180 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

    Lepow Modre is lighter than the average portable speaker (180 g vs 800 g).180 g vs 800 g
  • 12.3 cm narrower
    Lepow Modre is narrower than the average portable speaker (5.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    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

    Lepow Modre is narrower than the average portable speaker (5.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).5.8 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • Includes a travel bag
    Lepow Modre 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

    Lepow Modre includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Lepow Modre is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    Lepow Modre is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).£25 vs £90
  • 2.5 cm shallower
    Lepow Modre is shallower than the average portable speaker (5.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    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

    Lepow Modre is shallower than the average portable speaker (5.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).5.8 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Lepow Modre provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    Lepow Modre has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Has a power bank function
    Lepow Modre has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 620 g lighter
    Lepow Modre is lighter than the average portable speaker (180 g vs 800 g).
  • 12.3 cm narrower
    Lepow Modre is narrower than the average portable speaker (5.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • Includes a travel bag
    Lepow Modre includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 2.5 cm shallower
    Lepow Modre is shallower than the average portable speaker (5.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 3,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    Lepow Modre has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (17,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 17000 Hz.
  • 17 W less audio output power
    Lepow Modre has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 3.00 W.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    Lepow Modre has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 1.
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    Lepow Modre has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 3.0.
  • 2,100 mAh less battery capacity
    Lepow Modre has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 3.5 hours shorter battery life
    Lepow Modre has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8.5 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Lepow Modre has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
  • Is not water resistant
    Lepow Modre is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Lepow Modre does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Lepow Modre does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • 6 older
    Lepow Modre was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2013.
  • Is not water resistant
    Lepow Modre 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

    Lepow Modre is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 2,100 mAh less battery capacity
    Lepow Modre has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (500 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

    Lepow Modre has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).500 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 3,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    Lepow Modre has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (17,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 17000 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

    Lepow Modre has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (17,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).17000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 17 W less audio output power
    Lepow Modre has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 3.00 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

    Lepow Modre has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20.00 W).3.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    Lepow Modre has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 3.0.
    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

    Lepow Modre has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5.0).3.0 vs 5.0
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Lepow Modre has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 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

    Lepow Modre has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).4 hours vs 3 hours
  • 3.5 hours shorter battery life
    Lepow Modre has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8.5 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

    Lepow Modre has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8.5 hours vs 12 hours).8.5 hours vs 12 hours
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Lepow Modre 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

    Lepow Modre does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lepow Modre?

  • Affordable price point
  • Creative, elephant-trunk-inspired look with distinct coffee-cup packaging
  • Compact, lightweight, and highly portable
  • Surprisingly powerful audio and strong bass output for its tiny size
  • Provides 360-degree surround sound projection
  • Includes a built-in microphone for hands-free speakerphone calls
  • Easy and quick Bluetooth pairing

What customers dislike about Lepow Modre?

  • Audio crackles and distorts when turned up to maximum volume
  • Mids and highs can get drowned out by the heavy bass at high volumes
  • Power switch is inconveniently located on the bottom of the device
  • Lacks on-device track or volume controls, requiring settings to be managed from the phone
  • Actual battery life frequently drops below the advertised 7 hours when played at higher volumes

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