Braven BRV-X portable bluetooth speaker

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 11 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

7
Average:

2
Bad:

0

9.0

User Score

Based on 463 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Long battery life, Charges your phone, IPX7 waterproof
Rugged, Looks good, Sounds good for it's size, Can play loud
Powerful audio performance, with rich bass and crisp highs. Rugged, water-resistant design. Speakerphone functionality.

Cons:

Proprietary wall charger
Outdoor audio setting not that great, Can distort at max volume, Doesn't use latest bluetooth technology, Expensive

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Last revision on May 10, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Long battery life, Charges your phone, IPX7 waterproof
Rugged, Looks good, Sounds good for it's size, Can play loud
Powerful audio performance, with rich bass and crisp highs. Rugged, water-resistant design. Speakerphone functionality
Rugged construction and water resistance great for outdoor use, NFC for easy pairing, Charges your phone
Weather resistant, Feature packed, Charges other devices
IPX5 Water Resistance, Shock proof, Builtin buttons for controlling music and volume, Battery meter, Builtin microphone, Loud, NFC enabled, Auxiliary input, Can charge any USB device, 12 hour battery, Indoor and outdoor modes, The

Reviewers Didn't Like

Proprietary wall charger
Outdoor audio setting not that great, Can distort at max volume, Doesn't use latest bluetooth technology, Expensive
Audio performance too sculpted for purists
Not as loud as we would have liked, Sound is a bit flat/muddy at times
Sound quality is slightly lacking, Slightly expensive
Audio is a bit too inyourface (bright) indoors, Uses proprietary AC adapter, No sleep mode or autoshutoff, Expensive

Expert reviews and ratings

The Braven BRV-X speakers are rugged and shock proof on the outside but under the hood can deliver an impressive sound and also charge up your other devices as...

By techguide.com.au on August 25, 2015

Summer is in full swing across the nation and for many that means getting outdoors. While I can certainly appreciate being in the great outdoors and enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature, that doesn't mean I don't sometimes want some tunes by river,...

By androidspin.com on July 08, 2015

The 487,000th time I caught myself cupping my hand underneath my phone's speaker so my friends could hear a YouTube video, I finally came to grips with the idea that the speakers on my phone, my tablet, and my laptop are an affront to the music I listen...

By The Verge on July 02, 2014

The Braven BRV-X has dimensions of 225 x 75 x 85mm (W x H x D) and weighs 828g which means it is reasonably portable. You do get a carry strap as part of this kit. I felt attaching the strap to the Braven unit was rather fiddly even with the instructions...

By GadgetSpeak on June 28, 2014

The Braven BRV-X is a fantastic portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers powerful audio in a rugged...

By PC Mag on May 29, 2014

adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Music is essential to the human experience, but the world does not always provide an ideal listening environment. Here is where the Braven BRV-X portable speaker comes into play. It provides plenty of...

By phandroid.com on May 07, 2014

If you don't need the rugged build or charging capabilities, your money is likely best spent elsewhere, but if you're looking for a way to bring your tunes on a three-day hike in rainy weather, Braven has got your...

By Sound Guys on May 02, 2014

Offering durability, portability, and top notch performance across the board, Braven's BRV-X is one of the most impressive speakers in its class. Admittedly, it is a bit pricey at present, but we've seen that $220 number dip to $175 at Amazon, and we...

By Digital Trends on April 11, 2014

If the 2014 CES was any indication, Braven is about to have the best year in its history. Following its acquisition by Incipio, the Bluetooth portable speaker maker has demonstrated new levels of energy and commitment to making bigger, better-sounding...

By iLounge on January 27, 2014

Braven offers a host of different Bluetooth speaks in a wide range of sizes and at various price-points. The Braven BRV-X comes in at just under $200, comes in black, blue, black gray, red and black and offers lots of great features. It gets loud, it...

By Gear Diary on August 03, 2015

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