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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£80
  • Avg. price in US: ~$100
  • Audio output power: ?
  • Battery life: 13 hours
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: ?
  • Weight: ?

OM Audio Mantra 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.

6.6

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%

6.6

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.6

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%

6.9

Audio

20.0%

5.5

Battery

18.0%

7.4

Durability

16.0%

7.0

Connectivity

8.0%

4.9

Controls

3.0%

9.2

Design

3.0%

4.5

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%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    5.8

    Battery life

  • 6.9
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    5.8

    Battery life

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 5.4
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £80

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 OM Audio Mantra is a portable Bluetooth speaker featuring a high-quality walnut wood veneer cabinet with a built-in bass port hole and an integrated speakerphone call system. Key specifications include a front-facing 1.5 to 2-inch driver, a 3.55 mm auxiliary input, physical media/volume playback controls, and a internal 5V 500 mAh battery that yields 8 to 13 hours of playback. Main pros of the speaker include its premium wood aesthetics, well-balanced frequency delivery, and True Wireless Stereo capability which allows two units to pair seamlessly for distinct left and right channels. However, notable cons include its relatively premium $100 price tag, low volume output when used as a single standalone speaker, and the lack of a modern USB output to charge external devices.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker OM Audio Mantra

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

6.6
OM Audio Mantra has a technical score of 6.58 points, which is lower than 64.1% 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
OM Audio Mantra 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%

6.6

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.6
OM Audio Mantra has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is lower than 59.4% 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

45.00 mm
OM Audio Mantra has a driver unit size of 45.00 mm which is smaller than that of 60.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.6% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 45.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

1
OM Audio Mantra 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
OM Audio Mantra 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

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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
OM Audio Mantra 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

13 hours
OM Audio Mantra has a battery life of 13 hours which is longer than that of 63.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% 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
OM Audio Mantra 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

4 hours
OM Audio Mantra 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

5 W
OM Audio Mantra 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
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
OM Audio Mantra 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
OM Audio Mantra 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

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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

?
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
OM Audio Mantra 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

?
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
OM Audio Mantra 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

?
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

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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

3.6 cm
OM Audio Mantra has a width of 3.6 cm which is narrower than that of 99.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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

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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
OM Audio Mantra 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
OM Audio Mantra 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
OM Audio Mantra does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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OM Audio Mantra vs the average portable speaker

  • Provides 360-degree sound
    OM Audio Mantra 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

    OM Audio Mantra provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • Supports wireless charging
    OM Audio Mantra supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can be charged without a cable.
    When it matters: When convenient cable-free charging matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    OM Audio Mantra supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • Supports USB audio input
    OM Audio Mantra supports USB audio input, while the average portable speaker does not support USB audio input.
    Supports digital USB audio input.
    What it is: Shows whether audio can be received through a USB connection.
    When it matters: When a computer or compatible digital source should play audio over USB.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    OM Audio Mantra supports USB audio input, while the average portable speaker does not support USB audio input.
  • 20 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    OM Audio Mantra has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (60 °C vs 40 °C).
    What it is: The highest ambient temperature recommended for normal operation.
    When it matters: When reliable use in hot weather or direct sunlight matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 45 °C

    OM Audio Mantra has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (60 °C vs 40 °C).60 °C vs 40 °C
  • 14.5 cm narrower
    OM Audio Mantra is narrower than the average portable speaker (3.6 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

    OM Audio Mantra is narrower than the average portable speaker (3.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).3.6 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    OM Audio Mantra has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (13 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

    OM Audio Mantra has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (13 hours vs 12 hours).13 hours vs 12 hours
  • Includes a travel bag
    OM Audio Mantra 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

    OM Audio Mantra includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    OM Audio Mantra provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • Supports USB audio input
    OM Audio Mantra supports USB audio input, while the average portable speaker does not support USB audio input.
  • Supports wireless charging
    OM Audio Mantra supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    OM Audio Mantra has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (13 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 20 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    OM Audio Mantra has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (60 °C vs 40 °C).
  • 14.5 cm narrower
    OM Audio Mantra is narrower than the average portable speaker (3.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • Includes a travel bag
    OM Audio Mantra includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.

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Battery
Durability
Design
  • 4,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    OM Audio Mantra has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 16000 Hz.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    OM Audio Mantra does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    OM Audio Mantra has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 1.
  • 5 mm smaller main driver
    OM Audio Mantra has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (45 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 45.00 mm.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    OM Audio Mantra has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    OM Audio Mantra has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    OM Audio Mantra does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 600 mAh less battery capacity
    OM Audio Mantra has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Is not water resistant
    OM Audio Mantra is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    OM Audio Mantra does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 5 older
    OM Audio Mantra was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2014.
  • Is not water resistant
    OM Audio Mantra 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

    OM Audio Mantra is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 4,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    OM Audio Mantra has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 16000 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

    OM Audio Mantra has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).16000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    OM Audio Mantra 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

    OM Audio Mantra does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    OM Audio Mantra 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

    OM Audio Mantra has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).4 hours vs 3 hours
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    OM Audio Mantra does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
    What it is: Shows whether passive radiators are used to reinforce bass output.
    When it matters: When enhanced bass response from a compact enclosure matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    OM Audio Mantra does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    OM Audio Mantra has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    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

    OM Audio Mantra has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).5 W vs 10 W
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    OM Audio Mantra has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 1.
    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

    OM Audio Mantra has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).1 vs 2
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    OM Audio Mantra does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
    What it is: Shows whether the remaining battery level can be displayed clearly.
    When it matters: When you want to know the remaining charge before or during use.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    OM Audio Mantra does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
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What customers like about OM Audio Mantra?

  • Premium walnut wood veneer design offering a stylish look and superior cabinet resonance over plastic options.
  • Balanced audio profile that clearly delivers mid, high, and low frequencies.
  • Ability to wirelessly pair two units together for a true left-and-right stereo sound experience.
  • Solid battery performance providing between 8 to 13 hours of continuous playback depending on the volume level.
  • Includes physical on-device control buttons for music playback and managing phone calls.
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth and a 3.5mm auxiliary input jack.
  • Comes packaged with practical accessories like a soft-sided travel bag/case and necessary cables.

What customers dislike about OM Audio Mantra?

  • A single speaker lacks volume power and does not get loud enough on its own for larger spaces.
  • High total cost ($200) to achieve necessary stereo sound, which reviewers feel is difficult to justify.
  • Outdated connectivity hardware using a mini-USB charging port rather than modern standards.
  • Lacks a USB power output capability to charge external mobile devices like a power bank.
  • Lacks an integrated battery level indicator to easily monitor remaining charge.

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