Braven BRV-XXL portable bluetooth speaker

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Pros:

Sounds big and loud and good, Massive battery for playing time and charging smartphones, Carrying strap with bottle opener, Made for abuse, Water resistant
Massive sound with an impressive range and no compromise on audio fidelity at any volume level, Immense power onboard, plus device charging, thanks to its mammoth 15,600 mAh battery, Very portable; includes comfortable carry handle and strap
Robust bass and crisp trebl, Lou, Water-resistant

Cons:

Heavy, Expensive
Just remember what you are buying: it is a little big, it is a little heavy

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Reviewers Liked

Sounds big and loud and good, Massive battery for playing time and charging smartphones, Carrying strap with bottle opener, Made for abuse, Water resistant
Massive sound with an impressive range and no compromise on audio fidelity at any volume level, Immense power onboard, plus device charging, thanks to its mammoth 15,600 mAh battery, Very portable; includes comfortable carry handle and strap
Robust bass and crisp trebl, Lou, Water-resistant
Huge sound with great depth, easy to use, great battery life, water resistant

Reviewers Didn't Like

Heavy, Expensive
Just remember what you are buying: it is a little big, it is a little heavy
Heavy and awkward to carr, Average midrange
Physically massive — not the most portable of Bluetooth speakers, Prev2 of 2Next

Expert reviews and ratings

There is nothing about the Braven BRV-XXL that isn't big. Big sound, big body, big price tag. The $350 price tag (Amazon) is nothing to blush at. It runs at a higher price than competitors from UE and Fugoo, but you do gain truly superior volume with...

By AndroidGuys on May 17, 2016

The Braven XXL is an intriguing mix of sound quality, power and portability. Thanks to this speaker's rechargeable battery and ruggedness, you can kick out the jams without being near an electrical outlet. It's loud enough to fill a large room or be...

By Tom's Guide on April 15, 2016

Braven's been on a great streak recently, releasing a number of very good-to-excellent speakers in the past year or so. BRV-XXL is the company's biggest, priciest Bluetooth speaker yet. The huge BRV-XXL is an IPX5 water-resistant speaker built for the...

By iLounge on March 31, 2016

It seems that manufacturers are making Bluetooth speakers smaller and smaller every year. It's gotten to the point that some of these speakers, including the enclosure and battery, only weigh a few hundred grams. Because small speakers are lightweight...

By techaeris.com on February 08, 2017

Bluetooth speakers are usually a mixed bag. If you want something portable enough to slip in your pocket, chances are you have to accept middling sound quality. If you've got space in your backpack, then you can step up to decent audio reproduction, but...

By SlashGear on August 05, 2016

I'm getting tired of repeating myself, but here goes: Braven speakers make some of the best speakers I've reviewed, blah, blah, blah. With all the Braven reviews I've written, it's beginning to sound trite, but it is true. Over the past few years, I've...

By The Gadgeteer on July 12, 2016

So, why would you want to buy this $350 monster of a speaker? In my time with it, several different uses came to mind. This would be a great tool to use at a summer camp, family reunion, beach party, or any other large outdoor event. Not only can it...

By Android Police on June 25, 2016

Braven believes bigger is better which is why they've just released this bad boy – the BRV-XXL – the largest Bluetooth speaker they've made that can be used anywhere from your bedroom to the beach.The Braven BRV-XXL has a rugged construction so it can...

By techguide.com.au on May 30, 2016

To start, we need to get the obvious out of the way… the BRV-XXL is not a small, or lightweight speaker. If you plan on taking this hiking deep into the woods, I hope you live deep in the woods and don't have far to go. As I mentioned before, this...

By Techgage on May 26, 2016

The Braven XXL is a perfectly designed outdoor speaker. It has awesome sound, a huge battery that lets you charge your devices while playing music, and 14 hours of playback time on one charge. There is even a thoughtfully placed tab on the top of the...

By Chip Chick on April 05, 2016

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