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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£20
  • Avg. price in US: ~$20
  • Audio output power: ?
  • Battery life: 6 hours
  • IP rating: IPX4
  • Bluetooth version: ?
  • Weight: 612 g

Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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.

6.7

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%

6.7

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.7

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%

7.9

Audio

20.0%

5.6

Battery

18.0%

6.2

Durability

16.0%

7.0

Connectivity

8.0%

4.9

Controls

3.0%

8.2

Design

3.0%

6.3

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

  • 5.0
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    4.9

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.6

    Weight

    15.0%

    1.6

    Battery life

  • 6.6
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    1.6

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.6

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Party mode

  • 7.0
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.6

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £20

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 **Mars Gaming MSB-ORB** is a portable, sleek Bluetooth 5.3 soundbar and speaker featuring **20W** of stereo power driven by a **triple-driver system** composed of two active drivers and one passive bass radiator. Its main characteristics and pros include immersive audio with crystal-clear mids and highs, a wide frequency response of **16Hz-20KHz**, dynamic **360º Orbilight RGB lighting** modes, an intuitive control panel, and versatile connectivity spanning Bluetooth, **3.5mm AUX**, **USB**, **FM radio**, and **MicroSD** card slots. Weighing **612g** with dimensions of **340x90x68mm**, its main cons are a relatively short **6-hour battery life** (which drops to **4 hours** when the RGB backlighting is fully active) and the lack of a dedicated standalone subwoofer.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Mars Gaming Msb Orb

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

6.7
Mars Gaming Msb Orb has a technical score of 6.71 points, which is lower than 57.2% 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
Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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%

6.7

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.7
Mars Gaming Msb Orb has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 40.7% 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

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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
Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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

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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
Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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

?
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

?
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
Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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

6 hours
Mars Gaming Msb Orb has a battery life of 6 hours which is shorter than that of 84.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
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

2,400 mAh
Mars Gaming Msb Orb has a battery capacity of 2,400 mAh which is smaller than that of 54.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.9% 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

?
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
Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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+

IPX4
Mars Gaming Msb Orb has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% 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

no
Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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

no
Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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
Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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

no
Mars Gaming Msb Orb does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
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
Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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
Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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

612 g
Mars Gaming Msb Orb weighs 612 g which is lighter than that of 57.9% 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

9 cm
Mars Gaming Msb Orb has a height of 9 cm which is shorter than that of 67.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% 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

34 cm
Mars Gaming Msb Orb has a width of 34 cm which is wider than that of 86.9% 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

6.8 cm
Mars Gaming Msb Orb has a depth of 6.8 cm which is shallower than that of 66.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% 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

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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
Mars Gaming Msb Orb does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware-update capability could not be confirmed.
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
Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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
Mars Gaming Msb Orb does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Mars Gaming Msb Orb vs the average portable speaker

  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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

    Mars Gaming Msb Orb has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • Has an FM radio
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker includes an FM radio receiver.
    When it matters: When listening to broadcast radio without a separate source matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Mars Gaming Msb Orb has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Supports playback mute
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
    What it is: Indicates whether audio or microphone output can be muted directly.
    When it matters: When audio needs to be silenced immediately from the speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Mars Gaming Msb Orb supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£20 vs £90).
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£20 vs £90).£20 vs £90
  • 5 newer
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2024 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2024.
    What it is: The official launch timing of the speaker model.
    When it matters: When newer connectivity, software support, or product longevity matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 2024

    Mars Gaming Msb Orb was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2024 vs 2019).2,024 vs 2,019
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • Has an FM radio
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Supports playback mute
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • 5 newer
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2024 vs 2019).

Total
Overall
Connectivity
Controls
Smart features
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 200 mAh less battery capacity
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Is not water resistant
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Worse ingress protection
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 15.9 cm wider
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb is wider than the average portable speaker (34 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • Is not water resistant
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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

    Mars Gaming Msb Orb is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 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

    Mars Gaming Msb Orb has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).6 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Mars Gaming Msb Orb has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker 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

    Mars Gaming Msb Orb does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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

    Mars Gaming Msb Orb does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb 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

    Mars Gaming Msb Orb does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • Worse ingress protection
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 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+

    Mars Gaming Msb Orb has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).IPX4 vs IPX5
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Mars Gaming Msb Orb does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
    What it is: Indicates whether spoken status messages are used for user feedback.
    When it matters: When spoken feedback for pairing, battery, or operating status is useful.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Mars Gaming Msb Orb does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
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Overall
Audio
Battery
Durability
Controls
Design

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What customers like about Mars Gaming Msb Orb?

  • Great value for money with budget-friendly pricing
  • Good sound power and overall volume for its size
  • Triple driver system provides clear mids and highs
  • Visually appealing 360-degree Orbilight RGB lighting modes, including a music-reactive setting
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.3, FM Radio, AUX, USB, and MicroSD/TF card support
  • Compact, lightweight design that fits easily under a monitor or desk setup

What customers dislike about Mars Gaming Msb Orb?

  • Battery life reduces from 6 hours down to 4 hours when RGB lighting is kept on
  • Bass performance can feel limited or lack depth for heavy music genres
  • Reports of unexpected hardware failure or units failing to turn on after a few months of use
  • A bit bulky or wide (340mm soundbar format) to carry around easily compared to traditional compact portable speakers

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