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Braven BRV-1

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3.9
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User ratings:
37
4.1 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
14
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • the best-sounding compact Bluetooth speakers available
  • everything worked just fine
  • red accents which looks pretty nice

Cons

  • vibrations disappear while the lows keep a certain amount of presence
  • The outdoor speaker is a tough one
  • BRV-PRO made it feel a little too bulky

Key specs

  • yes
  • 32.81 ft
  • no
  • yes
  • 6 W
  • 50 Ω
  • 12 h
  • 1400 mAh

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Braven BRV-1 - Pros & Cons

Braven BRV-1

Pros

  • the best-sounding compact Bluetooth speakers available
  • everything worked just fine
  • red accents which looks pretty nice
  • extremely durable and rugged
  • smooth and rich sound equitable
  • Super-rugged
  • water-resistant design
  • It sounds decent for its size and has good battery life
  • ultra-rugged
  • lightweight and compact palm-sized
  • Swinging was actually a pretty good metaphor

Cons

  • vibrations disappear while the lows keep a certain amount of presence
  • The outdoor speaker is a tough one
  • BRV-PRO made it feel a little too bulky
  • lacks deep bass
  • Lacks bass-Bulky
  • response is rather shockingly flat from 100 Hz to 2 kHz
  • devices often result in a bulky design
  • distortion (audible speaker crackling and general fuzziness)
  • get wet or splashed
  • oooh no no no - not by a long shot
  • small footprint also narrows the field of sound it produces

Braven BRV-1 - Technical Overview

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IconBluetooth wireless range
32.81 ft
Best:
Ion Cornerstone
Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
IconPeak power
6 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconImpedance
50 Ω
Best:
Sony MS-410
Impedance: 30000 Ω
IconWeight
346 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g

Braven - Video Reviews (9)

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Braven BRV-1 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels2.0
Low frequency180.0 Hz
High frequency13.0 kHz
RMS6.0 W
Peak power6.0 W
Impedance50.0 Ω
Number of drivers2
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Dimensions
Height2.24 in
Width5.0 in
Depth3.27 in
Weight12.2 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Speakerphoneyes
USB input portyes
Power bankyes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IPX7
Water resistantyes
Built-in microphoneyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
  • Black,Grey,Red
  • Grey
  • Grey,Turquoise
Built-in displayno
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Connectivity
USByes
USB version2.0
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
AUX inyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codec
  • aptX
  • SBC
Bluetooth profileAVRCP
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
Bluetooth version2.1 + EDR
Bluetooth wireless range32.81 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Headphone Portyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredyes
Electric (not USB)yes
Battery typeLi-Ion
Playback time12.0 h
Battery capacity1400.0 mAh
Battery life (max)12.0 h

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Braven BRV-1 Braven - Editorial Reviews (14)

3.8
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Braven BRV-1 Braven BRV-1 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 30.04.2013
Braven BRV-1 Review | Digital Trends

Braven follows up its popular portable Bluetooth speaker line with the rugged and weatherproof BRV-1, an outdoor speaker that offers all the sonic sweetness its metallic cousins do.

Braven BRV-1 Review: Braven BRV-1
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Sound & Vision
Published: 21.05.2013
Review: Braven BRV-1

Compact Bluetooth speakers are all small enough to toss into a suitcase-but they're not all tough enough to survive the trip. But I knew the Braven BRV-1 was different when I first pulled it out of its package.With rubber bumpers covering most of its surface, rubber control buttons, and a bolted-on perfed metal grille, it looked tough enough that I could toss it onto the wooden floor of my office. So I did. Not necessarily a smart thing to do with a review sample, but when I went to mate my Samsung G3S phone with the BRV-1, everything worked just fine. I repeated the demo for my fellow Tech^2 blogger Geoff Morrison and frequent West Coast headphone tester Will Huff, and the BRV-1's still working, still not showing a scratch.

Braven BRV-1 Braven’s BRV-Pro Bluetooth Speaker Is the All-Terrain Speaker You Should Have
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GearDiary
Published: 20.08.2015
Braven’s BRV-Pro Bluetooth Speaker Is the All-Terrain Speaker You Should Have

There are a lot of dainty beautiful Bluetooth speakers out there on the market today, but you need something a bit more rugged if you're going to close out the summer at the beach or poolside,

Braven BRV-1 Featured Review: Braven BRV-Pro Bluetooth Speaker
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Android Headlines
Published: 15.07.2015
Featured Review: Braven BRV-Pro Bluetooth Speaker

Rugged Bluetooth Speakers are never really all that good looking, and they probably never will be. Just as rugged smartphones are usually pretty ugly.

Braven BRV-1 Braven BRV-Pro Modular Bluetooth Speaker Hands-On
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Gotta Be Mobile
Published: 08.01.2015
Braven BRV-Pro Modular Bluetooth Speaker Hands-On
Braven BRV-1 Braven BRV-PRO Review: Made Tough, Cool Add-ons
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Tom's Guide
Published: 06.07.2015
Braven BRV-PRO Review: Made Tough, Cool Add-ons
3.5

The rugged Braven BRV-PRO is designed to keep up with your active life, with optional accessories that make the speaker even more useful.

Braven BRV-1 Review: Braven BRV-PRO Bluetooth Speaker
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iLounge
Published: 16.06.2015
Review: Braven BRV-PRO Bluetooth Speaker

Braven's BRV-PRO ($150) is a new rugged Bluetooth speaker with a ton of features and its own forthcoming ecosystem of accessories. BRV-PRO's speaker is ...

Braven BRV-1 Braven BRV-1 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 10.03.2014
Braven BRV-1 Review
3.5

The rugged, Bluetooth-equipped Braven BRV-1 delivers quality audio, but occasionally runs into trouble at top volumes.

Braven BRV-1 Braven BRV1 Review - Water-Resistant Bluetooth Speaker - LAPTOP
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LaptopMag
Published: 09.07.2013
Braven BRV1 Review - Water-Resistant Bluetooth Speaker - LAPTOP
3.5

The BRV-1 is a water-resistant Bluetooth speaker that will please outdoorsy types, offering long battery life and the ability to charge your smartphone.

Braven BRV-1 A splashproof mini Bluetooth speaker that sounds decent
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CNET
Published: 11.04.2014
A splashproof mini Bluetooth speaker that sounds decent

With the BRV-1's price dropping to close to $100, it's now a decent value.

Braven BRV-1 Braven BRV-1 Bluetooth Speaker Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 23.04.2013
Braven BRV-1 Bluetooth Speaker Review

Rugged devices often result in a bulky design, like the C.Crane CC 2E. Just take a look at any ruggedized smartphone, compare it to its fragile counterpart and you’ll likely agree. Moreover, their functionality is of a lesser class, offering fewer options and altogether pizzaz. But that’s hardly the case with Braven’s BRV-1, one of our best Bluetooth speakers, which bucks the aforementioned trend. Considered one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers, the Braven BRV-1 is PX5-certified water-resistant and shock-absorbent. […]

Braven BRV-1 Braven BRV-1 Bluetooth Speaker review - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 28.10.2013
Braven BRV-1 Bluetooth Speaker review - The Gadgeteer

In my search for awesome portable speakers, I have had some luck as of late.  I have done a few reviews here on The Gadgeteer for portable Bluetooth speakers

Braven BRV-1 Braven BRV-1 Review: One Tough Little Speaker
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Tom's Guide
Published: 11.03.2015
Braven BRV-1 Review: One Tough Little Speaker
4.0

Braven's rugged and affordable BRV-1 tackles the elements and delivers good sound.

Braven BRV-1 Braven BRV-1 Bluetooth Speaker: Tech Review | Busted Wallet
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Busted Wallet
Published: 22.04.2013
Braven BRV-1 Bluetooth Speaker: Tech Review | Busted Wallet
4.5

The BRAVEN BRV-1 is an ultra-rugged, lightweight and compact palm-sized bluetooth speaker that was engineered for any adventure you can through at it.