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Xiaomi releases budget Bluetooth speaker in the EU with 10 hours battery life

The Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker Essential supports stereo and multi-speaker pairing.
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The Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker Essential supports stereo and multi-speaker pairing.
Xiaomi has finally released its compact Bluetooth speaker in the EU. Sporting Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity and up to 10 hours of battery life, the Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker Essential has been priced at under €15 (~$17) in some parts of the Eurozone.
Audio Gadget Launch

Xiaomi has started rolling out its Bluetooth Speaker Essential to more markets. For context, the affordable speaker landed last month in the UK. Priced at £12.99, the Bluetooth Speaker Essential is much cheaper than Xiaomi's existing options like the Sound Outdoor or the Sound Pocket (curr. $24.99 on Amazon).

Now, the Bluetooth Speaker Essential has reached the Eurozone. However, it has done so at vastly different price points depending on where you live. To recap, the speaker supports Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity and is rated to last up to 10 hours at 40% volume from its 1,000 mAh battery. Additionally, Xiaomi has included a 1.5-inch driver and a passive radiator, which combine to deliver up to 5 W. Please note that the Bluetooth Speaker Essential may only last 2.5 hours at full volume before it needs recharging.

The Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker Essential can receive audio over USB Type-C.
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The Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker Essential can receive audio over USB Type-C.

Currently, Xiaomi's budget speaker costs €13.99 (~$16) in Spain, where it is available to purchase in only a green colour for now. The company has discounted the speaker from an alleged €14.99 (~$17) MSRP though, which is roughly how much it intends to charge in Belgium with a choice between black and green colours.

Meanwhile, the Bluetooth Speaker Essential has arrived for €19.99 (~$23) in Germany. While only €6 more expensive than in Spain, this difference represents a 42% uplift between Eurozone member states. Xiaomi is selling the Bluetooth Speaker Essential in a choice of black and green colours in Germany too.

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