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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£60
  • Avg. price in US: ~$80
  • Audio output power: 5.00 W
  • Battery life: 8 hours
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: ?
  • Weight: 396 g

Samsung Bottle review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

6.2

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

6.7

Audio

20.0%

5.4

Battery

18.0%

6.3

Durability

16.0%

5.7

Connectivity

8.0%

6.0

Controls

3.0%

8.8

Design

3.0%

5.4

Smart features

Good
?

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

  • 6.0
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.8

    Weight

    15.0%

    2.8

    Battery life

  • 3.3
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.3

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    2.8

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.8

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 5.7
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    1.3

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.8

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £60

Best rankings

?

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Samsung Bottle Design (Model EO-SG710) is a unique, milk-bottle-shaped portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker weighing 396 grams and measuring 77.7 x 220.1 mm, which functions as both an audio device and a customizable 16-million-color LED mood lamp controlled via the Lux Manager app. Key characteristics and advantages include 360-degree omnidirectional surround sound, motion-controlled lighting interactions (shaking to change color or tilting to adjust brightness), an integrated physical carrying handle, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and dual charging options supporting both Micro-USB and Qi-compatible wireless charging. However, the speaker lacks weather or water resistance, its battery life drops significantly from 8 hours of audio-only playback down to just 4 hours when running the lighting concurrently, it lacks physical buttons to turn off the LED without using the companion app, and the overall sound performance leans toward standard mono quality rather than premium high-fidelity audio.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Samsung Bottle

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

?

Controls

3.0%

?

Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

6.2
Samsung Bottle has a technical score of 6.16 points, which is lower than 84.4% 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

?
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
Samsung Bottle has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.2

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.3
Samsung Bottle has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is lower than 83.1% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

5.00 W
Samsung Bottle has an audio output power of 5.00 W which is lower than that of 80% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.9% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 5.00 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

?
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
Samsung Bottle 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

?
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
Samsung Bottle 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

10.00 m
Samsung Bottle 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; HFP; HSP
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
Samsung Bottle does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

8 hours
Samsung Bottle has a battery life of 8 hours which is shorter than that of 68.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.6% 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

1,800 mAh
Samsung Bottle has a battery capacity of 1,800 mAh which is smaller than that of 72.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4% 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

5 W
Samsung Bottle 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
Samsung Bottle 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+

?
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
Samsung Bottle 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

no
Samsung Bottle is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% 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

?
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
Samsung Bottle 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

top; rear
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

yes
Samsung Bottle supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
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
Samsung Bottle 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

396 g
Samsung Bottle weighs 396 g which is lighter than that of 73.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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

22.01 cm
Samsung Bottle has a height of 22.01 cm which is taller than that of 82.9% 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

7.77 cm
Samsung Bottle has a width of 7.77 cm which is narrower than that of 89.6% 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

7.77 cm
Samsung Bottle has a depth of 7.77 cm which is shallower than that of 56.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

handle
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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

?
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
Samsung Bottle 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
Samsung Bottle 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
Samsung Bottle does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Samsung Bottle vs the average portable speaker

  • Supports wireless charging
    Samsung Bottle 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

    Samsung Bottle supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • 404 g lighter
    Samsung Bottle is lighter than the average portable speaker (396 g vs 800 g).
    What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
    When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 1000 g

    Samsung Bottle is lighter than the average portable speaker (396 g vs 800 g).396 g vs 800 g
  • 10.33 cm narrower
    Samsung Bottle is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
    When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 25 cm

    Samsung Bottle is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).7.77 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • Has a sleep timer
    Samsung Bottle has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
    What it is: Shows whether automatic shutoff can be scheduled after a chosen time.
    When it matters: When automatic shutoff after a chosen period is useful.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Samsung Bottle has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • Supports wireless charging
    Samsung Bottle supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Samsung Bottle has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • 404 g lighter
    Samsung Bottle is lighter than the average portable speaker (396 g vs 800 g).
  • 10.33 cm narrower
    Samsung Bottle is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).

Total
Battery
Controls
Design
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Samsung Bottle has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • 15 W less audio output power
    Samsung Bottle has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 5.00 W.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    Samsung Bottle has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 1.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Samsung Bottle has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 800 mAh less battery capacity
    Samsung Bottle has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    Samsung Bottle has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
  • Is not water resistant
    Samsung Bottle is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Samsung Bottle is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Samsung Bottle does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Samsung Bottle does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 9.61 cm taller
    Samsung Bottle is taller than the average portable speaker (22 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 3 older
    Samsung Bottle was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2016.
  • Is not water resistant
    Samsung Bottle 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

    Samsung Bottle is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Samsung Bottle is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
    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

    Samsung Bottle is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Samsung Bottle 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

    Samsung Bottle has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Samsung Bottle has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 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

    Samsung Bottle has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 15 W less audio output power
    Samsung Bottle has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 5.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Samsung Bottle has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20.00 W).5.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • 800 mAh less battery capacity
    Samsung Bottle has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,800 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

    Samsung Bottle has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).1800 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Samsung Bottle 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

    Samsung Bottle does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    Samsung Bottle 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

    Samsung Bottle has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).5 W vs 10 W
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Durability
Controls
Design
Smart features

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung Bottle?

  • Unique bottle-shaped aesthetic that serves as an attractive indoor decor item
  • Immersive 360-degree surround sound distribution that ensures audio fills the room evenly
  • Customisable 16-million colour LED mood lighting controlled via the Lux Manager app
  • Fun motion-sensitive controls allow tilting to adjust brightness and shaking to change colours
  • Convenient dual charging methods supporting both standard Micro-USB cables and wireless charging pads
  • Great portability featuring a lightweight build under 400 grams and a sturdy integrated carry handle

What customers dislike about Samsung Bottle?

  • Weak overall audio output and lower volume ceilings compared to dedicated outdoor speakers
  • Battery life is significantly cut in half from 8 hours to just 4 hours when using both the speaker and LED light simultaneously
  • Prone to audio distortion when pushed to its maximum volume levels
  • Wireless charging pad is not included in the retail box and must be purchased separately
  • Lacks modern Bluetooth standards by relying on the older Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • No official water resistance or IP rating making it less durable for outdoor or poolside use

Expert reviews

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jolie.de
14/02/2017
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Samsung Bottle Design Bluetooth Speaker Review
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eu.community.samsung.com
16/06/2017
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A truly special bottle - the Samsung Bottle Bluetooth...
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eu.community.samsung.com
16/06/2017
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A truly special bottle – the Samsung Bottle Bluetooth speaker
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leclaireur.fnac.com
05/10/2017
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Samsung Bottle EO-SG710 Lab Test: A highly stylish design but lacking in power
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presse-citron.net
22/09/2017
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Review: Samsung Bottle Design, a stylish and luminous smart speaker
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mallys.fr
16/09/2017
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360-degree light and sound: pure vibe guaranteed with the Samsung Bottle!
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