A new Bluetooth speaker from Xiaomi is now available at a relatively affordable price and as a direct import. The current price is $59.99, with shipping costs and import taxes included in the price. As usual, shipping times are much longer, and the enforcement of consumer rights is likely to be difficult.
The new speakers are Bluetooth speakers with a built-in battery, making them optimal for activities such as hiking or camping. The battery capacity is stated as 2000 mAh, the runtime as up to 11 hours, and the charging time 2 hours.
Several drivers are installed. Specifically, there are two loudspeaker drivers with a full frequency range available, plus a passive radiator, which should result in 360° sound. The output power is specified as 3 watts, so not particularly high. Two of these models can be linked for true stereo sound, which should also cover a larger area.
The 150 x 100 x 100 mm loudspeaker weighs around 350 grams and has RGB lighting, which can be configured according to your own preferences. NFC is also available, as is Bluetooth 5.3. Lastly, IP67 certification is advertised, which means that dust or splash water are unlikely to cause serious damage.
A possible alternative: Buy the Anker SoundCore 2 at Amazon.