Braven 105 portable waterproof bluetooth speaker

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Pros:

Small, Inexpensive, Waterproof, Multiple ways to mount it on the go, Easy to control, Doubles as a speakerphone
Crisp, clear sound signature ideal for outdoor listening, Waterproof, rugged design, Ships with accessories compatible with GoPro mounts

Cons:

Sounds fine for its sound but will not win any audiophile contests
Distorts on deep bass tracks, Doesn't get terribly loud, Sometimes lops off opening seconds of tracks

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Last revision on September 18, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Small, Inexpensive, Waterproof, Multiple ways to mount it on the go, Easy to control, Doubles as a speakerphone
Crisp, clear sound signature ideal for outdoor listening, Waterproof, rugged design, Ships with accessories compatible with GoPro mounts

Reviewers Didn't Like

Sounds fine for its sound but will not win any audiophile contests
Distorts on deep bass tracks, Doesn't get terribly loud, Sometimes lops off opening seconds of tracks

Expert reviews and ratings

I was always a fan of the Braven Mira – shower speaker frankly, though I'm sure targeted more at the poolside and other wet areas – that's where it found a home in my place. The new Braven 105 is a perfect example of one-upmanship – yet it's cheaper.At...

By eftm.com.au on November 22, 2016

The Braven 105 is a tiny waterproof Bluetooth speaker that couples strong outdoor-focused features with mixed audio...

By PC Mag on August 24, 2016

Over the past few years, we've reviewed a number of speakers from BRAVEN. INCIPIO's acquisition of the brand clearly hasn't slowed the pace of development. If anything, the exact opposite has happened, and there are a host of new products being rolled...

By Gear Diary on November 25, 2016

The Jam Rewind is a conveniently small and conveniently designed Bluetooth speaker, with good bass sound.ConclusionsWhen you're comparing two similar devices, sometimes you find that there isn't a winner or loser -- it all depends on what you're looking...

By Computerworld on August 19, 2016