Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker review: For Rs 1,399, the Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker is a value for money deal.
Currently, there are a lot of options under Rs 2,000 and Xiaomi’s Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker is the latest entrant in the segment. (Express Photo: Mohammad Faisal)
When it comes to audio products, I do not like spending a big amount. Primarily because my budget doesn’t allow it and I also do not need a big music system. I am sure there are a lot of people like me who use their laptop or smartphone as video consumption machines and only want a small Bluetooth speaker to complement their audio needs.
Currently, there are a lot of options under Rs 2,000 and Xiaomi’s Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker is the latest entrant in the segment. The speaker costs Rs 1,399 with good specifications on the sheet. Here is what I think about the new Xiaomi product.
Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker review
Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker Specifications: 5W Output | 2000mAh battery with 20hrs backup | IPX5 Splash Proof Design | Voice Assistant support | Bluetooth 5.0
Gets full marks for design but…
The new offering from Xiaomi looks a lot different from the company’s other speakers in the same price range. The design of the Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker is nothing less than premium and gives it the feel of an expensive audio device. It reminds of the Google Home Mini.
The top half of the speaker has Mesh design, which looks really cool and the lower half is rubberised to make sure the speaker doesn’t slip off while playing music. The Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker features the Power and Play/Pause buttons on the left, Volume up and Volume down buttons on the right. The micro-USB charging port and 3.5mm audio jack are hidden below a rubber cap at the bottom edge– to save it from dust and water.
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The Mi Bluetooth Speaker is a good deal for its price. It's not for everyone, though, especially those moderately or too finicky about sound quality
The Mi Outdoor Bluetooth speaker should wow most people looking for a small speaker with a decent sound quality
Portable Bluetooth speakers come and go, and we end up asking for more. What's better than tiny speakers that we can keep in our bag and let it go loud whenever the time is right. The concept is not new and we have seen many portable speakers lighting up our small parties. They even make a good travel companion, so they remain in demand all the time.
The Mi Outdoor Bluetooth speaker is one such entry in the sub-Rs 2,000 price range that not only fits well in your budget but also on several other counts.
We used this speaker and felt it was praiseworthy, even if not perfect. Here's what we found in our review:
Design and build
The speaker boasts a minimal and premium look (something common in most Xiaomi products). It has a square form factor with rubber finish at the bottom and fabric coating at the top. The volume buttons are on the right and the power and play/pause buttons on the left. At the bottom, there are the 3.5 mm audio jack and micro-USB charging port protected by a rubber flap. There is also a stretchable lanyard cable to hang the speaker wherever you like.
The rubber finish offers a good grip and the speaker doesn't move too much when you play bass-heavy songs.
The speaker is IPX5 certified for water and dust resistance. What's more, it supports voice assistant. But there's no dedicated button for voice assistant, so you have to press play/pause button twice for that job.
Performance
If you go by the looks, you'd expect the MI speaker to go out loud too much, just like JBL Clip 2 or Sony SRS XB12. But that, unfortunately, is not the case. One justification for that might be the price point: The MI speaker costs just RS 1,399, while the others are priced more than or almost double that amount. But don't stop reading the review just yet because with 5W output, this speaker offers a clear and punchy sound. Even that loudness is enough to fill a room. And if you plan to take it outdoors, it won't disappoint there, either.
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