Realme Cobble Bluetooth Speaker review: This portable justifies its price
Portable wireless speakers can be a
great audio companion for people on the go. A case in point is the Realme Cobble
Bluetooth Speaker. It is a tiny wireless speaker with a water-resistant
construction for carefree use even at the poolside, beaches or cafeteria with
food and drink items spread across the table – basically the places where you
would hesitate to use any of your electronics. Moreover, the speaker has a
built-in microphone. So, you can use it to extend the audio set-up of any
Bluetooth-enabled device for loud and clear voice calls. Priced at Rs 1,799,
there is more to the Realme Cobble
Bluetooth Speaker than meets the eye.
Starting with design, the Realme Cobble
Bluetooth Speaker has a petite pebble shaped body not bigger than the size of
an average palm. The speaker’s small form factor and lightweight build (200g)
aid portability. The top side of the speaker has a fabric mesh covering with a
single dynamic audio driver and a passive bass radiator hidden underneath. The
edges and the bottom side of the speaker have a plastic build with a rubber
finish. These allow it to sit firmly even on uneven surfaces. It is not
necessary to place the speaker on an object, you can even hang it using a
lanyard that comes as a standard accessory along with the speaker and its
charging cable. Speaking of charging, the speaker has a USB-C port with a tight
lid covered for protection against water ingression. The speaker is IPX5-rated
for water resistance – that is not robust but good enough to handle minor water
splashes.
As for performance, the speaker’s 5W dynamic audio driver has a
fuller audio output – thanks to its passive bass radiator, which boosts low-end
frequencies. There are no fancy features here like Sony’s Live feature that
widens the acoustics for a live concert-like experience. Even the audio codes
are limited to SBC and AAC. However, for a portable speaker on budget, the
Realme Cobble Bluetooth Speaker’s audio performance is quite good. Rounding off
the speaker’s utility is its built-in microphone, which makes it a good
external audio device for voice calls and video conferencing. The microphone is
sensitive and picks up voice even from a distance. It is, however, not best
suited for use in an environment with loud ambient noise.
The performance is complemented by the on-battery time. On a
single charge, the speaker works for about seven hours when used for calls and
music. While the on-battery time is decent, charging time could have been
better – it takes about two hours for the battery to charge fully from zero.
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