The SBC-only wireless connection is considered perfectly acceptable for casual music, podcasts, and video. It lacks higher-quality codec options for listeners who care about premium wireless audio.
Pros: Overall satisfaction, Music performance
Cons: Bluetooth connection stability, Control button responsiveness
Codec support was praised or framed positively, with reviewers calling out Bluetooth 5.x plus SBC, AAC, and aptX Adaptive support.
Pros: Frequency response balance, Loudness / maximum volume
Cons: Price / value for money, Weight convenience
Codec support was a positive Android-focused upgrade thanks to Snapdragon Sound and aptX-related benefits, though it is less useful for iPhone owners.
Pros: Design and aesthetics, Frequency response balance
Cons: Battery life (if portable), Distortion at high volume
Codec support received a modest positive note because AAC made it more appealing for Apple users.
Pros: Loudness / maximum volume, Value for money
Cons: Weight convenience, Battery life (if portable)
Codec support was only mildly positive because Apple users get AAC, while Android and Windows users are limited to SBC.
Pros: Value for money, Frequency response balance
Cons: Distortion at high volume, Handle or strap quality
Codec support is a limitation, with reviewers calling out AAC/SBC-only or lack of LDAC/LHDC/high-end codec support.
Pros: Value for money, Price / value for money
Cons: Dust resistance rating, Bluetooth codec support
Bluetooth codec support was criticized as limited, with repeated notes that the speaker only supports SBC and AAC despite its premium price.
Pros: Frequency response balance, Setup simplicity
Cons: Battery life (if portable), App reliability
Codec support was limited; reviewers noted SBC-only or no hi-res codec support, while also framing that as typical for this class.
Pros: Battery life (if portable), Loudness / maximum volume
Cons: EQ customization, Distortion at high volume
Codec support was a repeated limitation: reviewers noted AAC-only or missing aptX, LDAC, and other high-res Bluetooth options.
Pros: Design and aesthetics, Frequency response balance
Cons: EQ customization, Bluetooth codec support
Bluetooth codec support was a weak point where reviewers criticized SBC-only playback and the lack of high-end codecs.
Pros: Frequency response balance, Battery life (if portable)
Cons: Price / value for money, Value for money
Codec support is limited, with one review specifically noting no higher-bitrate codec support.
Pros: Handle or strap quality, EQ customization
Cons: Frequency response balance, Stereo imaging accuracy
Codec support was criticized because the speaker was said to rely on lossy SBC and ACC rather than higher-resolution options.
Pros: Battery life (if portable), Design and aesthetics
Cons: On-device controls, Water resistance rating