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Mivi Play Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Audio output power:5.00 WBattery life:12 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:164 g

Mivi Play 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.

Mivi Play
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 63% of portable speakers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

32%

6.0

Audio

20%

5.5

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

4.8

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 85%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 82%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Mivi Play

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

32%

6.0

Audio

20%

5.5

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

4.8

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

5.9
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Mivi Play has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
Audio output power
5 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 5 W which is lower than that of 80% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.9% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
52 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 52 mm which is larger than that of 55.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 20 Hz which is lower than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 14% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
12 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,000 mAh which is smaller than that of 87.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
5 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IPX4
This portable speaker 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
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
side; bottom
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
164 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 164 g which is lighter than that of 94.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
?
Width
?
Depth
7 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 7 cm which is shallower than that of 63.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Mivi Play vs the average portable speaker

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  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 636 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (164 g vs 800 g).
    164 g vs 800 g
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 10x cheaper
    Mivi Play is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • 2.38x more popular
    Mivi Play is more popular than the average portable speaker (10 vs 4.21).
    10 vs 4.21
  • 9.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    Mivi Play
    the average portable speaker
    Mivi Play has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.76 vs 8).
    8.76 vs 8
  • 10x cheaper
    Mivi Play is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • 2.38x more popular
    Mivi Play is more popular than the average portable speaker (10 vs 4.21).
    10 vs 4.21
  • 9.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Mivi Play
    the average portable speaker
    Mivi Play has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.76 vs 8).
    8.76 vs 8
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 2 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (52 mm vs 50 mm).
    52 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 636 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (164 g vs 800 g).
    164 g vs 800 g
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 1,600 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 15 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20 W).
    5 W vs 20 W
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker 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 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20 W).
    5 W vs 20 W
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 1,600 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.

Video reviews

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Mivi Play

  • Excellent value for money and budget-friendly
  • Highly portable with a compact and lightweight design
  • Clear vocals and crisp treble at moderate volumes
  • Good battery life lasting up to 6-12 hours depending on volume
  • Fast and stable Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
  • Supports dual pairing to connect two speakers for a true stereo effect
  • Includes a handy carrying strap or travel pouch

What customers don't like about Mivi Play

  • Audio distortion and cracking at high volume levels (70%-100%)
  • Bass performance is weak or lacking depth for heavy bass lovers
  • Built-in microphone quality for phone calls is only average
  • Only sweat or splash-resistant, not fully waterproof
  • Sound output is too quiet for large open spaces or outdoor parties

Verdict

The Mivi Play is a highly compact, 164-gram portable Bluetooth 5.0 speaker engineered with a 52mm dynamic audio driver and dual passive radiators to deliver a 5W output of studio-grade sound and localized deep bass. Notable characteristics include its 1000 mAh rechargeable battery offering up to 12 hours of continuous playtime, True Wireless Stereo (TWS) capabilities for pairing two units together, an integrated microphone for hands-free calling, an IPX4 water-resistant build, and dual connectivity inputs via AUX or Micro-USB. Main advantages center around its excellent price-to-performance value, extremely lightweight pocketable design, and stable 10-meter wireless range; however, its limitations include slight audio distortion at 100% maximum volume, a reliance on an outdated Micro-USB charging port rather than USB-C, and an overall sound profile that is better optimized for personal indoor use than loud outdoor gatherings.

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