Gadget Review: Bonpie WS-712 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

Jul 31
13:21

2016

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Summary: Looking to buy a Bluetooth speaker? Read a full-feature review of the performance of the Bonpie WS-712 wireless Bluetooth speaker.

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Wireless Bluetooth speakers are good way to keep yourself and a small group of people entertained,Gadget Review: Bonpie WS-712 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker  Articles especially outdoors. One such speaker is the crisp, punchy, and portable Bonpie WS-712. If you are looking powerful sound on-the-go, we’ll give you all the reasons to buy Bonpie WS-712 wireless Bluetooth speaker. Let’s have a look.

Sound Quality: This wireless Bluetooth speaker incorporates 2 high-performance 8W (40mm) speaker drivers that pump out a total of 16W. It has a frequency response of 100Hz-20KHz. Bonpie has incorporated TI amplifier circuit with additional DSP that ensures crisp and clear sound reproduction. The speaker also has 5 EQ modes allowing users to change the tone as per their preference. You will be amazed by the full tonal character and bass response of this rather compact wireless speaker. Interestingly, the speaker does not distort even at full volume; unlike many speaker of this size.

Build Quality: The Bonpie WS-712 has a premium build quality with a lightweight Aluminium housing with a wire mesh speaker guard. One of the standout feature is the recessed touch panel that features all the control. There are no physical knobs or buttons that stick out. Also, the touch panel last longer than conventional switches. It has a rubber feet at the bottom to protect it from sliding around and accidental falls. At merely 550g (speaker only), the wireless Bluetooth speaker is lightweight and compact allowing it to be a portable sound solutions. As a bonus, it ships along with a nifty carrying case for easy portability.

Connectivity: The speaker connects wirelessly to smartphones, tablets, and laptops via Bluetooth (V4.0). It has a transmission distance of 10-15M, depending on the environment it is being used in. As you are probably aware, any obstacles such as thick walls and big objects in the line-of-sight range leads to drops out and other performance issues. That being said, we did not notice any interruptions in our testing environment. It also has a 3.5mm audio-in jack to connect to devices via standard aux cable, adding to the connectivity options.

Handsfree: It has a built-in microphone that lets you enjoy handsfree calls on your connected devices be it your phone or laptop (VOIP). The handsfree features works seamlessly with Skype®, Google Hangouts™ and FaceTime®. It can also be used to interface with Siri on iPhones and iPads.

Battery Life & Performance: The Bonpie WS-712 has a built-in 2600mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery that lasts upto 14 hours (via audio input) & roughly 10 hours via Bluetooth (at 60% volume). It takes about 4-5 hours to charge fully. The battery life is great considering these speakers are built people on-the-move. The wireless Bluetooth speaker can charge via microUSB 5V(500mAh) or via an external DC 10V 2A charger supplied with the unit.

Overall, the Bonpie WS-712 wireless Bluetooth speaker is a great buy with a powerful and clear sound reproduction. Don’t be fooled by the size, this little powerhouse from Bonpie packs a big punch that is sure to impress. Do check it out.