What is it?
A feature packed ultra-portable outdoor Bluetooth speaker.
Creative has a history of producing exemplary audio devices with ranges to suit most demands and budgets. This budget Bluetooth speaker packs in a lot of technology for a gadget that is in the sub £40 price bracket.
Good Points?
Weighing in at just 360g the MUVO Play is light enough to be placed in a bag and forgotten until you need it. When active it can run for up to 10 hours continuously before needing recharged via supplied USB type-C cable.
Designed for outdoor usage, its IPX7-certified fully waterproof casing allows you to enjoy music anywhere be it a rainy campsite or in the shower. As a speaker the unit does a great job with dual full range five-watt drivers that provide a rich even sound across genres.
Music can be streamed via the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology from a mobile device from up to 10 metres away or you can connect a device physically using the AUX port.
The ability to combine two MUVO Play speakers with a "stereo wireless link" gives a more immersive experience and is still less expensive than purchasing one higher end unit from another manufacturer.
Speakerphone and Siri/Google smart assistant features add greater flexibility to an already impressive device.
Bad points?
None I've encountered so far.
Best for ...
Those who want a small budget outdoor speaker.
Avoid if ...
You need something with a bit more power to belt out the tunes to a larger area.
Score: 9/10.
Creative MUVO Play, £34.99 (uk.creative.com)
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