Best budget Bluetooth speaker under $50 in 2023/4: Smalody 850.

The ultimate choice for an affordable Bluetooth speaker! Smalody 20W Wireless Speaker.
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Smalody Portable Bluetooth Speaker

The Smalody 850 speaker is a very decorative multipurpose product that can be used as a stationery speaker that can be placed on a table. It features a vertical and horizontal style design which makes it easy to place even in a smaller space, for example on a shelf.

The speaker is equipped with a powerful 2000mAh battery, providing approximately 5 hours of uninterrupted playback. Additionally, it boasts a remarkable 20 Watts total power rating, thanks to its pair of 10W drivers.

In the realm of materials and construction, this speaker boasts a body primarily crafted from wood, exuding a natural and elegant appeal. Complementing this exquisite design are two sleek plastic panels that house the speaker’s front control panel and interfaces. The speaker grill, enveloping a significant portion of the speaker body, is adorned with a tactile syntactic fabric, adding a touch of sophistication. Equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 technology, this remarkable speaker allows for seamless wireless connectivity.

Moreover, its versatility shines through with the inclusion of an AUX port, enabling direct connection to any device featuring an audio headphone jack. But that’s not all – a TF-Card slot and a USB host are also at your disposal, providing the convenience of playing audio files from different sources. All these exceptional features are offered at an unbelievably attractive price point of $41 ($40.99). Given its impressive 20W power output, this speaker truly represents a remarkable value for your investment. It’s no wonder that we were compelled to conduct a comprehensive review of this extraordinary audio gem.

Fashion & Design

Fashionable speaker Design, constructed from a unique Brazilian oak, and deluxe rewind fabric covering, bringing you a nice aesthetic than other normal metal or plastic speakers on market, which matches seamlessly with the texture of your wood furniture around your house.

Interfaces

Not only does this speaker support Bluetooth device connectivity, but it also allows you to enjoy music through AUX and TF Card. This means you can still enjoy your favorite tunes even if Bluetooth is not available. What’s more, the speaker is designed with a convenient hands-free microphone, enabling you to seamlessly take calls without interrupting your music listening experience.

Superior Sound

Offering premium sound quality with a rich bass effect. The speaker digital audio processor pumps up the bass and enhances the clarity of the mids and highs.

The speaker 20 Watts delivers loud, room-filling sound volume from the dual precision stereo drivers and proprietary bass radiator; distortion-free stereo sound even at max volume – the perfect home speaker and portable travel speaker.

Connectivity

Integrated Bluetooth version 5.0 chip ensures fast pairing, compatibility with a wide range of devices with a distance of up to 10m and support for seamless streaming. You can use this wireless Bluetooth speaker at home, at work, in the car, outdoors, etc.

Connecting Multiple Bluetooth Speakers

Need more power than just one Bluetooth speaker can give you? If a power of 20W is not enough, the speaker is made to pair two, you can pair any two Smalody 8050 speakers together.
and achieve high-quality 40W stereo surround with left and right channels between the speakers.

Main Features

SUPERIOR SOUND QUALITY WITH RICH BASS – The digital audio processor pumps up the bass and enhances the clarity of the midst and highs; 20 Watts of power delivers surprisingly loud room-filling volume from the dual precision stereo drivers and proprietary bass radiator; distortion-free stereo sound even at max volume – the perfect home speaker and travel speaker.
FASHION HOME PARTY SPEAKER DESIGN – Using a unique Brazilian oak-made speaker cabinet, and deluxe rewind fabric covering, bringing you a nice aesthetic than other traditional metal or plastic speakers on market, which matches seamlessly with the texture of your wood furniture around your house. The sound is shrouded together in a concentrated area, the space is full of rich tones, the hand-made wood texture is clear and beautiful, and the natural sound is felt.
STRONG COMPATIBILITY MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPEAKER – Bluetooth version 5.0 ensures fast pairing, compatibility with a wide range of devices and boasts 10m of Bluetooth support for seamless streaming. You can play music with AUX and TF Card in addition to Bluetooth, so you can enjoy music even when Bluetooth is not supported. It is equipped with a hands-free microphone inside the speaker so that you can receive a call while listening to music.
TRUE WIRELESS STEREO EXPERIANCE – 20W volume level not enough? Pair any two Smalody 8050 speakers, and you can achieve high-quality 40W stereo surround with left and right channels between the speakers. A perfect gift for the music lover with an active lifestyle.
WHAT’S INCLUDED? 1X Smalody Bluetooth Speaker, 1x AUX Cable, 1x Charging Cable, 1x User Manual.

Specification

Brand Name: Smalody
Model Number:YXSL8050BT
Function: BT 5.0,TF Slot, TWS one with Two, Hands-free
BT Specification: BT 5.0
Wireless Transmission range: 10M
Battery Capacity: 2000mAh
Built-in Battery Voltage: 3.7V
Normal Volume Playback: 3 – 5Hours
Output Power: 10W x 2
Frequency Response: 200Hz-20KHz
Charging Voltage: 5V/1A
Music Time: 3-5 hours (80% Volume)
Talk Time: >5 hours (90% Volume)
Enclosure Material: Wood
Color: Gray & Beige
Item Size: 24 * 7.8 * 9.5cm / 9.45 * 3.07 * 3.74in
Item Weight: 964.5g / 34.02oz
Package Size: 29 * 14 * 11cm / 11.42 * 5.51 * 4.33in
Package Weight: 1115g / 39.33oz

Package

Unboxing

Package Content

1x Smalody Bluetooth Speaker.
1x User Manual.
1x USB Charging Cable.
3.5 mm Aux Stereo Cable.

Design & Build Quality

The speaker exceeded our expectations in both design and construction quality with great craftsmanship, that you don’t usually find in $41 speaker. Looking at the material used, its main body is mostly from wood material with plastic for the front operation panel including the interface panel located on the rear side of the speaker.

In the design arena, the external appearance is clean and impressive. You got a nice fabric covering most of the speaker body, giving it a modern and premium style. The speaker is designed to be used horizontally, but if you want to place it on a small shelf or desk it can also be positioned vertically, which is a nice option to have.

Sound Quality

Equipped with a pair of 10W drivers (each), giving the speaker(s) a total 20W of power. In our test, playing some YouTube videos via smartphone inside a 3-4 square meters room, we noticed that the volume level of the speaker was loud.

As for sound quality, we were impressed with the sound clarity without any hearing any noticeable distortions. Overall, the speaker is an ideal solution to use with a Mini PC or using it independently to listen to music from popular streaming services such as Spotify / Deezer / TIDAL etc. Or as a personal suggestion you can also use it with table PCs to enhance your listening experience.

Power Supply

The speaker uses a 5V-1A power supply for charging. According to product specifications, the 22000mAh battery life should hold up to 3–5 hours of playback. In our mind, using a Micro-USB interface looked a bit outdated. Nowadays, a Type-C plug is more popular and easy to connect, regardless of the right position of the plug is inserted into the port.

Other Functions

Radio

The function radio worked well, but, in our opinion, it’s not very user-friendly to operate as we initially expected. Most users would prefer the more simple method using a smartphone to stream their favorite radio station vs. Manually scanning for stations.

AUX Mode

Worked well for us using a long 3.5 mmm headphone jack connected to a desktop computer. The speaker produced clear and loud sounds.

Final verdict

The Smalody Bluetooth speaker is a great premium-looking product with excellent sound quality. We don’t recommend using it when going to the beach in an environment mixed with sand and water (no water protection) unless kept clean. In our opinion, it’s very suitable to be placed in a small living room where it will blend well as part of the furniture. The usage of wood material in the speaker shell construction is another big advantage we loved. In the end, this purchase is truly excellent and worth every penny!