Xiaomi has unveiled the Sound Play, a new portable Bluetooth speaker launched globally alongside the 17T smartphone series.
Priced at £49.90 in the UK, the Sound Play is essentially the same device as the Bluetooth Speaker C that debuted in China earlier today.
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Design and features
The Sound Play adopts a cylindrical form factor and weighs 415 grams. It includes a built-in soft rubber strap for carrying.
Available in four colors: black, white, green, and purple. An infinity mirror LED setup on the top creates a tunneled depth effect.
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A secondary ambient light ring on the bottom can pulse to the beat of music or stay on a constant glow.
Audio and connectivity
The speaker is equipped with an 18W racetrack-style full-range driver, paired with internal and external passive radiators to boost low-end frequencies.
It supports Bluetooth 6.0 for lower latency and stable connections up to 25 meters. Auracast allows linking up to 100 speakers simultaneously for synchronized audio and lighting.
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Standard True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing links two units for dedicated left and right audio channels.
Battery and durability
The speaker packs a 2,600mAh battery rated for up to 14 hours of playback at 40% volume with RGB lighting disabled.
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The device carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
