- The top choice for an affordable Bluetooth speaker is the Smalody 20W Wireless Speaker.
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Smalody Portable Bluetooth Speaker
The Smalody 850 speaker is a stylish and versatile piece that works perfectly as a stationary speaker for a desk or table. Its vertical and horizontal design makes it easy to fit into smaller spaces, like a shelf, without sacrificing style or functionality.
The speaker is equipped with a powerful 2000mAh battery, providing approximately 5 hours of uninterrupted playback. Additionally, it boasts a remarkable 20 Watts total power rating, thanks to its pair of 10W drivers.
In the realm of materials and construction, this speaker boasts a body primarily crafted from wood, exuding a natural and elegant appeal. Complementing this exquisite design are two sleek plastic panels that house the speaker’s front control panel and interfaces. The speaker grill, enveloping a significant portion of the speaker body, is adorned with a tactile syntactic fabric, adding a touch of sophistication. Equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 technology, this remarkable speaker allows for seamless wireless connectivity.
Moreover, its versatility is evident with the inclusion of an AUX port, allowing for direct connection to any device with an audio headphone jack. Additionally, a TF card slot and a USB host are also available, providing the convenience of playing audio files from multiple sources. All these outstanding features are offered at an incredibly attractive price of $41 ($40.99). With an impressive power output of 20W, this speaker truly delivers remarkable value for your investment. It’s no surprise that we felt compelled to conduct a comprehensive review of this extraordinary audio gem.
Fashion & Design
The fashionable speaker is designed with a unique Brazilian oak construction and a luxurious fabric covering, offering a more appealing aesthetic compared to standard metal or plastic speakers available on the market. It seamlessly complements the texture of your wooden furniture throughout your home.
Interfaces
This speaker not only supports Bluetooth device connectivity but also allows you to enjoy music through AUX and TF Card. This means you can still listen to your favorite tunes even when Bluetooth is unavailable. Additionally, the speaker features a convenient hands-free microphone, enabling you to take calls seamlessly without interrupting your music listening experience.
Superior Sound
Offering premium sound quality with a rich bass effect, the speaker’s digital audio processor enhances the bass while improving the clarity of the mids and highs.
The 20 Watts speaker provides loud, room-filling sound thanks to its dual precision stereo drivers and proprietary bass radiator. It delivers distortion-free stereo sound even at maximum volume, making it the perfect speaker for home use as well as for travel.
Connectivity
The integrated Bluetooth version 5.0 chip ensures fast pairing and compatibility with a wide range of devices, offering a connection distance of up to 10 meters. It also supports seamless streaming. You can use this wireless Bluetooth speaker at home, at work, in the car, outdoors, and more.
Connecting Multiple Bluetooth Speakers
Do you need more power than a single Bluetooth speaker can provide? If 20W isn’t sufficient, the speaker is designed to pair with another. You can connect any two Smalody 8050 speakers together to achieve high-quality 40W stereo surround sound with distinct left and right channels between them.
Main Features
- SUPERIOR SOUND QUALITY WITH RICH BASS – The digital audio processor pumps up the bass and enhances the clarity of the midst and highs; 20 Watts of power delivers surprisingly loud room-filling volume from the dual precision stereo drivers and proprietary bass radiator; distortion-free stereo sound even at max volume – the perfect home speaker and travel speaker.
- FASHION HOME PARTY SPEAKER DESIGN – Using a unique Brazilian oak-made speaker cabinet, and deluxe rewind fabric covering, bringing you a nice aesthetic than other traditional metal or plastic speakers on market, which matches seamlessly with the texture of your wood furniture around your house. The sound is shrouded together in a concentrated area, the space is full of rich tones, the hand-made wood texture is clear and beautiful, and the natural sound is felt.
- STRONG COMPATIBILITY MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPEAKER – Bluetooth version 5.0 ensures fast pairing, compatibility with a wide range of devices and boasts 10m of Bluetooth support for seamless streaming. You can play music with AUX and TF Card in addition to Bluetooth, so you can enjoy music even when Bluetooth is not supported. It is equipped with a hands-free microphone inside the speaker so that you can receive a call while listening to music.
- TRUE WIRELESS STEREO EXPERIANCE – 20W volume level not enough? Pair any two Smalody 8050 speakers, and you can achieve high-quality 40W stereo surround with left and right channels between the speakers. A perfect gift for the music lover with an active lifestyle.
- WHAT’S INCLUDED? 1X Smalody Bluetooth Speaker, 1x AUX Cable, 1x Charging Cable, 1x User Manual.
Specification
- Brand Name: Smalody
- Model Number: YXSL8050BT
- Function: BT 5.0,TF Slot, TWS one with Two, Hands-free
- BT Specification: BT 5.0
- Wireless Transmission range: 10M
- Battery Capacity: 2000mAh
- Built-in Battery Voltage: 3.7V
- Normal Volume Playback: 3 – 5 hours
- Output Power: 10W x 2
- Frequency Response: 200Hz-20KHz
- Charging Voltage: 5V/1A
- Music Time: 3-5 hours (80% Volume)
- Talk Time: >5 hours (90% Volume)
- Enclosure Material: Wood
- Color: Gray & Beige
- Item Size: 24 * 7.8 * 9.5cm / 9.45 * 3.07 * 3.74in
- Item Weight: 964.5g / 34.02oz
- Package Size: 29 * 14 * 11cm / 11.42 * 5.51 * 4.33in
- Package Weight: 1115g / 39.33oz
Package
Unboxing
Package Content
- 1x Smalody Bluetooth Speaker.
- 1x User Manual.
- 1x USB Charging Cable.
- 3.5 mm Aux Stereo Cable.
Design & Build Quality
The speaker surpassed our expectations in both design and construction quality, demonstrating a level of craftsmanship rarely found in a $41 speaker. The materials used are impressive; the main body is primarily made of wood, while plastic is utilized for the front operation panel, including the interface panel located on the rear side of the speaker.
In the design realm, the external appearance is sleek and striking. The speaker features a high-quality fabric that covers most of its body, giving it a modern and premium look. Although the speaker is primarily designed for horizontal use, it can also be positioned vertically, making it a convenient option for smaller shelves or desks.
Sound Quality
Equipped with a pair of 10W drivers (each), giving the speaker(s) a total of 20W of power. In our test, playing some YouTube videos via smartphone inside a 3–4 square meters room, we noticed that the volume level of the speaker was loud.
As for sound quality, we were impressed with the sound clarity without any hearing any noticeable distortions. Overall, the speaker is an ideal solution to use with a Mini PC or using it independently to listen to music from popular streaming services such as Spotify / Deezer / TIDAL etc. Or as a personal suggestion you can also use it with table PCs to enhance your listening experience.
Power Supply
The speaker uses a 5V-1A power supply for charging. According to product specifications, the 22000mAh battery life should hold up to 3–5 hours of playback. In our mind, using a Micro-USB interface looked a bit outdated. Nowadays, a Type-C plug is more popular and easy to connect, regardless of the right position of the plug is inserted into the port.
Other Functions
Radio
The function radio worked well, but, in our opinion, it’s not very user-friendly to operate as we initially expected. Most users would prefer the more simple method using a smartphone to stream their favorite radio station vs. Manually scanning for stations.
AUX Mode
Worked well for us using a long 3.5 mmm headphone jack connected to a desktop computer. The speaker produced clear and loud sounds.
Final verdict
The Smalody Bluetooth speaker is an impressive, premium-looking product that delivers outstanding sound quality. However, we do not recommend using it at the beach or in sandy and wet conditions, as it lacks water protection and should be kept clean. In our opinion, it is well-suited for placement in a small living room, where it can seamlessly blend in with the furniture. Additionally, the use of wood in the speaker’s construction is another significant advantage we appreciate. Ultimately, this purchase is excellent and worth every penny!
Price & Availability
- Great Sound Quality
- Design
- Value for Money
- Micro-USB Charging port
- No water protection
