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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£90
  • Avg. price in US: ~$110
  • Audio output power: 20.00 W
  • Battery life: 14 hours
  • IP rating: IPX6
  • Bluetooth version: 5.0
  • Weight: 740 g

Loewe We Hear 1 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

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%

6.5

Technical Score

20.0%

8.3

User score

Good
6.5

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%

6.8

Audio

20.0%

6.3

Battery

18.0%

6.2

Durability

16.0%

6.2

Connectivity

8.0%

6.9

Controls

3.0%

8.5

Design

3.0%

5.2

Smart features

Good
8.3

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%

8.3

User reviews

30.0%

8.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.2
(100)
United States
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3.9
(15)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 8.2
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    5.4

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.4

    Weight

    15.0%

    6.4

    Battery life

  • 5.9
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    6.4

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.4

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 4.6
    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%

    9.4

    Weight

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Verdict

The Loewe We Hear 1 is a compact, award-winning portable Bluetooth 5.0 speaker featuring dual broadband drivers and two passive radiators that deliver a combined total audio output of 40W. Designed for durability, this 740-gram unit features an IPX6 water-resistant rating alongside a 2000mAh battery that provides up to 14 hours of continuous playback with a 2-to-3 hour recharge window via USB-C. Additional characteristics include a 3.5mm AUX input, True Wireless Stereo pairing capabilities, and a built-in microphone for hands-free calls. Main pros highlight its powerful, balanced audio with a rich soundstage for its small footprint, its striking aesthetic, and its convenient integrated carrying strap. However, notable cons include its lack of advanced high-res Bluetooth codecs like aptX, the absence of smart voice assistant integration, and potential fabric-staining risks when exposed to rugged outdoor environments.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Loewe We Hear 1

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%

6.8

Audio

20.0%

6.3

Battery

18.0%

6.2

Durability

16.0%

6.2

Connectivity

8.0%

6.9

Controls

3.0%

8.5

Design

3.0%

5.2

Smart features

6.5
Loewe We Hear 1 has a technical score of 6.51 points, which is lower than 67.8% 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%

8.3

User reviews

30.0%

8.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(100)
United States
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3.9
(15)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.3
Loewe We Hear 1 has a user score of 8.31 points, which is higher than 63.5% of products in this category.
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.
8.3
Loewe We Hear 1 has a popularity of 8.3 points, which is higher than 62.7% 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%

6.9

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.8
Loewe We Hear 1 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

20.00 W
Loewe We Hear 1 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

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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

2
Loewe We Hear 1 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

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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

80.00 Hz
Loewe We Hear 1 has a lowest frequency of 80.00 Hz which is higher than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.4% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80.00 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
Loewe We Hear 1 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

5.0
Loewe We Hear 1 supports Bluetooth version 5.0 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 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

10.00 m
Loewe We Hear 1 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

A2DP; AVRCP
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

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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

14 hours
Loewe We Hear 1 has a battery life of 14 hours which is longer than that of 64.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% 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

2000 mAh
Loewe We Hear 1 has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh which is smaller than that of 64.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% 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

2.5 hours
Loewe We Hear 1 has a charging time of 2.5 hours which is shorter than that of 70.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% 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

10 W
Loewe We Hear 1 has a maximum charging input power of 10 W which is higher than that of 44.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 26.1% 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
Loewe We Hear 1 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+

IPX6
Loewe We Hear 1 has an IP rating of IPX6 which provides worse ingress protection than 52.5% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 9.7% of portable speakers.
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
Loewe We Hear 1 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

yes
Loewe We Hear 1 is dust resistant. 48.6% 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
Loewe We Hear 1 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
Loewe We Hear 1 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
Loewe We Hear 1 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

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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
Loewe We Hear 1 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

no
Loewe We Hear 1 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

740 g
Loewe We Hear 1 weighs 740 g which is lighter than that of 51.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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

22 cm
Loewe We Hear 1 has a height of 22 cm which is taller than that of 82.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% 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

9 cm
Loewe We Hear 1 has a width of 9 cm which is narrower than that of 79.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% 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

8.3 cm
Loewe We Hear 1 has a depth of 8.3 cm which is shallower than that of 49.9% 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

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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

yes
Loewe We Hear 1 supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
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

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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
Loewe We Hear 1 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
Loewe We Hear 1 does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Loewe We Hear 1 vs the average portable speaker

  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Loewe We Hear 1 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

    Loewe We Hear 1 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • Supports party mode
    Loewe We Hear 1 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
    What it is: Indicates whether multiple speakers can play the same audio together.
    When it matters: When several compatible speakers should play together.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Loewe We Hear 1 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Loewe We Hear 1 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

    Loewe We Hear 1 has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    Loewe We Hear 1 has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2.5 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

    Loewe We Hear 1 has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2.5 hours vs 3 hours).2.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • Supports firmware updates
    Loewe We Hear 1 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible 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

    Loewe We Hear 1 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    Loewe We Hear 1 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (14 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

    Loewe We Hear 1 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (14 hours vs 12 hours).14 hours vs 12 hours
  • Better ingress protection
    Loewe We Hear 1 has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX6 vs IPX5).
    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+

    Loewe We Hear 1 has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX6 vs IPX5).IPX6 vs IPX5
  • 9.1 cm narrower
    Loewe We Hear 1 is narrower than the average portable speaker (9 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

    Loewe We Hear 1 is narrower than the average portable speaker (9 cm vs 18.1 cm).9 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Loewe We Hear 1 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Loewe We Hear 1 has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    Loewe We Hear 1 has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2.5 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    Loewe We Hear 1 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (14 hours vs 12 hours).
  • Better ingress protection
    Loewe We Hear 1 has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX6 vs IPX5).
  • Supports party mode
    Loewe We Hear 1 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • 9.1 cm narrower
    Loewe We Hear 1 is narrower than the average portable speaker (9 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • Supports firmware updates
    Loewe We Hear 1 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
  • 3,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    Loewe We Hear 1 has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (17,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 17000 Hz.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    Loewe We Hear 1 has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80.00 Hz.
  • 600 mAh less battery capacity
    Loewe We Hear 1 has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 9.6 cm taller
    Loewe We Hear 1 is taller than the average portable speaker (22 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 3,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    Loewe We Hear 1 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

    Loewe We Hear 1 has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (17,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).17000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    Loewe We Hear 1 has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80.00 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

    Loewe We Hear 1 has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).80.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • 600 mAh less battery capacity
    Loewe We Hear 1 has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 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

    Loewe We Hear 1 has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).2000 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 9.6 cm taller
    Loewe We Hear 1 is taller than the average portable speaker (22 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    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

    Loewe We Hear 1 is taller than the average portable speaker (22 cm vs 12.4 cm).22 cm vs 12.4 cm

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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Loewe We Hear 1?

  • Impressive 40-watt total peak power output providing big, room-filling volume
  • Balanced sound profile with crisp highs and remarkably clear vocal definition
  • Excellent physical design featuring premium acoustic fabric and a convenient carrying strap
  • Solid IPX6 splashproof and dust-resistant rating ideal for outdoor or poolside use
  • Good wireless stability using Bluetooth 5.0 and inclusion of a 3.5mm AUX input
  • True Wireless Stereo functionality allowing seamless pairing with a second unit
  • Includes an integrated microphone for hands-free voice calls

What customers dislike about Loewe We Hear 1?

  • Lacks a companion mobile app for software adjustments or future firmware updates
  • Deep bass frequencies are somewhat underrepresented and can feel lacking for a speaker of its size
  • Multi-point pairing is missing as you cannot connect multiple source devices simultaneously
  • Battery charging time is relatively slow, taking up to 3 hours for a full charge
  • Waterproofing is limited to splash resistance and does not support full water immersion

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