Speakers on Aliexpress: there is a product that perfectly matches the wishes

Portable speakers can be used not only as an external sound source for listening to music, for example, while walking in a park or playing sports, but also as a complete replacement for a home audio system (for example, many connect them to laptops and desktop computers). By coincidence, at present, acoustics from China in terms of price and quality ratio look more attractive in the eyes of buyers from Russia than certified branded products.

1. The speakers on Aliexpress, comparable in technical stuffing with goods sold on the Russian market, usually have a much lower price (so, on average, portable speakers from JBL cost 2,000-3,500 rubles more than Chinese competitors) and free shipping;
2. Sellers regularly hold promotional weeks during which almost any such equipment is sold at a 30-40% discount (plus, it is possible to use various kinds of discount coupons);
3. A huge variety of products allows customers to find exactly what they were looking for, whether it be a standard wired system or a bluetooth speaker. Aliexpress is also famous for the fact that it allows you to choose the necessary design for almost every model (this feature of this online store is described in specific examples below).

It is important to emphasize that when compiling the rating presented below, the feedback from the speakers was taken into account, models of all price segments were considered, and the opinion of experts on acoustic systems was also taken into account.

Mifa A10

Having both youth and classic design options, this triangular-shaped wireless audio speaker reproduces music at medium frequencies very cleanly, but at the same time it has noticeable noise when they increase (despite the fact that the claimed range is standard - 50-20 000 Hz). Two speakers with an output power of 5 W each are responsible for sound output.

At the same time, the potential buyer will certainly be pleased with the standard AUX connector, designed to connect the speaker using a wire to the source, as well as the built-in microphone - for use as a Bluetooth headset. It is worth noting that the main drawback of this bluetooth speaker (like most similar devices from China) is the apparent lack of depth of sound when it works outdoors, while the volume is more than enough.

The manufacturer also took care of the practical side of using the column by equipping its bottom with angled suction cups that prevent tipping over (the column can also be fixed vertically on some smooth surface).

NBY-18 Mini

Equipped with two small speakers at 3 watts (and 6 watts in total), this wireless speaker is called by many customers the best model of the budget segment. Having a fairly low price, the device from NBY is notable for high volume, but at the same time it produces medium-quality sound, especially poorly transmitting bass and coping well with high-frequency transmission. However, this is due to constructive solutions: only one thin membrane in the middle of the column, operating as an inverter.

The distance declared by the manufacturer of the stable signal of the Bluetooth channel is 10 meters, but without interference the gadget will work at such a distance only if there are no obstacles and walls in the path to the music source.

The device due to the rubberized bottom is stable on the surface, however, to a lesser extent than the column from Mifa (it has both a shape and adhesive suction cups on both sides provide strong contact with the surface).

This column is suitable for undemanding music lovers: no noise and any interference in playing most of the songs has been recorded, but to expect from it a unique sound quality will be very naive.

Plextone Optimus Prime T2

This portable speaker is, in fact, a modernized previous model, only from another manufacturer from China. Having on board a really capacious battery and at times a better design, the Plextone device feels much better on the street than the NBY product. So, it is able to block the noise average in volume (for example, coming from basketball players or children running nearby) and even transmit in full both upper and middle frequencies.

With bass, the situation is a little worse: thanks to the built-in resonator, they are present in a larger volume than in NBY-18, but still remain at an average level.

A nice addition was the ability to play music from Amazon’s cloud-based music storage, but when working in this mode, the battery charge literally melts before our eyes. A very strange thing from the manufacturer’s side was the decision not to add a separate mechanical button under the flashlight: if necessary, use only it, you have to turn on the entire speaker and listen to a fairly loud greeting. The range of the Bluetooth signal is 10 meters (in the absence of obstacles).

Tronsmart element mega

From afar resembling a classic radio, this bluetooth speaker originally from China belongs to the middle class and can surprise an ordinary user with several solutions at once. Firstly, the top panel of the device, thanks to the interesting backlighting and touch control, looks very futuristic, evoking the feeling of being in the famous movie “Tron”. Secondly, the speaker is so loud that at home it is unlikely that you will want to listen to music at maximum, but on the street such a high volume value will come in handy.

It should also be noted that the transmission of sounds of different frequencies at a low and medium volume column can be balanced, but at the maximum there is a clear dominance of bass, and this type of playback is not suitable for every music (for example, modern pop songs sound unnatural, like recordings of a symphony orchestra ) The amount of noise is negligible.

It is necessary to note the “True Wireless Stereo” mode (“full wireless stereo mode” - from English), which implies simultaneous playback of a music stream from two synchronized speakers of this model at once. It is in this mode that they deliver the declared 40 watts, and the quality of the sound obtained with this reproduction is comparable to budget home acoustics, therefore it is advisable to use this gadget as a kind of replacement for it.

The question of the appropriateness of buying this speaker is open, since the device turned out to be quite controversial: having excellent sound at a low volume and average quality at high, the speaker has no moisture protection and is not capable of working for so long without recharging. At the same time, there is an NFC function, a subwoofer and two full speakers at 10 watts each. If the device is purchased as a kind of replacement for budget home acoustics, then it will not disappoint; If compactness is important and the battery life is valuable, it is better to look for an alternative.

DOSS SoundBox

Having a strict appearance, this wireless speaker differs from its direct competitors in the form of Mifa A10 and Plextone T2 primarily in bass transfer quality, clearly surpassing them in this component. In terms of volume, this musical accessory is not the market leader, but it is quite a strong middle peasant. Excellent build quality, an aluminum front grill and a wide range of reproduced frequencies (100 - 20 000 Hz) further strengthen the positive opinion of this gadget.

Due to the ever-growing popularity of this model among European buyers, the manufacturer has created several additional modifications to this column.Now with Aliexpress it is possible to order the XL version, which has a higher output power of 32 W, dual subwoofers and a slightly modified design, and the Pro version, which is even smaller than the standard version, but is deprived of the ability to play music from the SD card because lack of an appropriate port.

At the same time, it cannot be said that the speaker produces stereo sound of standard sound: it is not as voluminous as the one coming from the Tronsmart Element Mega, so it will not work to replace a full-fledged speaker system. This speaker shows the best results when playing low and medium frequencies in a small room (barely noticeable noises appear at high).

Bluedio BS-6

One of the most overrated gadgets of the Chinese online store is able to bribe technology lovers with a few nice tricks in the form of voice control or synchronization with Amazon, but in fact the device produces fairly average sound quality. Despite the wide frequency range declared by the manufacturer (20-20 000 Hz), this portable speaker does not cope with bass at all, losing in this indicator, for example, Piple S5 or Tronsmart T6.

Many fans of portable speakers in the thematic forums, like experts, did not appreciate the manufacturer’s decision to get rid of the port for an SD card, since the speaker can thus be used outside the house only for connecting via an AUX cable or Bluetooth channel, which is not entirely practical .

An unpleasant surprise was not a power-consuming battery: with active use, the speaker will play no more than 4-5 hours; the charging process is also fast you will not name, the gadget in this component loses to absolutely all the devices described earlier.

In a word, this speaker is suitable only for full-fledged home use as an alternative to standard speakers from a TV or multimedia player. Decent weight, weak battery life when playing music at different volume levels and the inability to stream through an SD card, albeit with good sound, make this speaker from China a completely impractical device.

Tronsmart Element T6

One of the best representatives of portable speakers for sound quality copes with the transfer of both bass and mid-frequency components of sound. However, when playing higher frequencies, the speaker still has small problems, it starts to wheeze and make noise, however, this only applies to playing at maximum volume.

Like the previous gadget, the T6 is deprived of the ability to play music via an SD card, therefore, instead of Bluetooth 4.1, you can only stream through AUX. Despite the fact that the device does not have an official certificate of shockproof housing, its properties in this component can pleasantly surprise the buyer: according to 90% of reviews, the column stoically tolerates most mechanical influences and even a drop from a height of more than 1 meter.

In conclusion, we can say the following about this column: having tremendous detail at the bottom, average high-frequency reproduction, a decent volume margin (it is comfortable to listen to it at 50% of the maximum in the room) and an autonomy indicator, it will be an excellent option when choosing wireless speakers.

M&J E13

Positioning itself as a kind of “trick” of the speaker from the more famous American company JBL, the gadget not only has almost the same design, but also tried to stand out by hiring the Apt-X sound enhancement tool on board.

However, neither the Apt-X, nor the 10 W speaker, nor the passive radiator helps to achieve good surround sound: a relatively good speaker manages to transmit only the middle frequencies, when reproducing high and low, very noticeable noises and wheezes appear. The sound depth is also small, you can compare the quality of sound transmission with the speaker of any modern flagship smartphone, placed in an appropriate limited environment (pot, tin box, etc.).

The only thing that can put it on a par with JBL is the volume, this parameter is really up to par. The rest of the device is the usual budget middle peasants, which in principle is explained by the price of the device.

NBY-S18

Representing an improved version of the NBY-18, this speaker has a much greater chance of becoming a bestseller among portable acoustic equipment due to its relatively good sound, low price and standard functionality.Also, the device outperforms its predecessor in the quality component of wireless communication via Bluetooth: if the 18th model had only a connection class 3.0 + EDR, then this one is 4.2.

The sound quality compared to NBY-18 has moved to another level, positive changes in the transmission of medium frequencies are especially noticeable, and now modern electronic and pop music is felt a lot cleaner than it was in the previous version. Also, the column became a little louder and, due to a change in the position of the speakers, got a deeper sound.

Among the relatively inexpensive options, this model in terms of transmission quality is clearly inferior only to the Plextone T2, but otherwise it is a quite high-quality gadget, as it combines functionality, good sound, compactness, and even a stylish design.

Zealot S1

Perhaps the most peculiar Bluetooth speaker of this rating, intended primarily for athletes, as the manufacturer honestly claims in an advertising booklet, has a relatively small output power and the sound quality is amazing for such a budget device. The sound of the speaker is comparable in depth to the Mifa A10, second only in volume.

The only thing that upsets a little is that the plastic is not monolithic, and the color coating is just an ordinary silicone overlay, which very quickly becomes unusable when carelessly handled. However, the case itself is shockproof, resistant to falls from the height of the bicycle steering wheel.

Also, this speaker system deserves attention from cycle enthusiasts also because it has a fairly powerful flashlight that is several times greater in range and brightness installed in the Plextone T2. The ability to use the speaker as an external battery is unlikely to be used often, since the energy reserve is enough for only one full charge of the smartphone from 0% to 100%, but it is quite an auxiliary function. At medium volume, the speaker himself can work up to 6 hours.

LiitoKala Bluetooth Shower Speaker

By the originality of its intended purpose, the device from LiitoKala surpasses even bicycle acoustics, because this speaker is designed to listen to music in the bathroom or shower. Having in its design only one speaker with an output power of 3 watts, the speaker will give good sound only in the listed rooms due to the large number of reflective surfaces, therefore it is recommended to suspend it in the corner of the room.

The sound quality is mediocre enough, the best speaker is able to transmit high frequencies, the playback quality of the middle ones is low, and you don’t have to talk about bass with respect to this column.

It is worth noting that even in all advertising booklets it is indicated that the column is waterproof, in fact it is splash-proof, therefore it is categorically not recommended to lower it completely under water, since the connected halves of the column are not equipped with even a very weak seal at the seam, but are simply fastened between by screws.

In general, if you consider the column solely as a fun accessory and do not require incredible sound from it, it is able to give positive emotions to its owner, since it copes with the task of playing music for a fairly long period of time.

Summarizing the above, it is important to note that sound and an assessment of its quality are a matter of a purely individual nature, as, therefore, is the choice of a portable speaker system. The same column can satisfy the needs of one group of people and not at all suit the other, so you should focus on a variety of videos when buying, which compare the sound of several gadgets of the same price category. If the speaker is purchased as a gift, it is better to rely on its versatility, an indicator of battery life and available ways to receive the music stream.