Portable Mini Speaker with 3W 36mm Microphone, 3.5mm Aux Audio Jack - Clear Bass for Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops & Computers | Perfect for Travel, Outdoor Activities & Home Entertainment

Another update: October 2024Finally knocked the poor thing hard enough that the post that plugs into the headphone jack now jiggles a little. Mind you, the speaker still works perfectly; but I'm afraid it might not last a whole lot longer. I guess we'll see.I must have gotten really lucky with the one I got, because it's been just great. A very worthwhile buy, and if it eventually becomes too beat up to work anymore, I'll be happy to get another one.Update: March 2024Gonna go ahead & put it up to 5 stars, given the price, and the fact that it has been better than I expected. So, within those parameters, 5 stars. I've even knocked it out of my phone a couple of times, and it fell about 4 feet onto a linoleum-type floor, and it's still fine.Original review: (August 2023)Right, so this speaker is about the size of a golf ball; I came into this NOT expecting amazing, rich, full, room-filling stereo sound. I mean, coooome on!I AM pleasantly surprised by the sound for such a small, easy-to-carry item. Not tinny, to my ear, especially compared to the built-in speaker on my Moto G7 Power, which I feel is pretty much just your average phone speaker, so basically somewhat weak and tinny. This little golf ball sounds MUCH better than that. Now, am I going to experience the intense emotional response to certain songs that I would experience when listening to those songs on amazing floor speakers? Um, no, not even close. HOWEVER, this is a HUGELY better listen than my phone speaker. I have occasionally become irritated by music, even music that I really like, when I've had to listen to it on my phone's speakers. This little golf ball is so much better!And loud! Oy, let me tell you! Volume is controlled only by the volume control of whatever device you have it plugged into; there is no onboard volume control, but even with the volume on my phone at just under ½, this speaker is clear and plenty loud.This requires that your device has a 3.5 mm headphone jack to plug the speaker into; therefore, because it's a single, cylindrical peg, the speaker can easily spin around when it's plugged into your device. Whatcha gonna do, right? (Well if you're me, you might consider glueing something to the speaker to make it sit still, but we'll see). Also, make sure you really push it in all the way. (Also, I guess I could plug it into a bluetooth receiver, such as the one I just got, and not have to plug it directly into the phone.)I really need to stop. I'm currently experiencing serious small-speaker and bluetooth-connection obsessions. I don't need to be spending my meager funds this way. ?I was able to use it while it was plugged in, charging. Beware that the charge cord (USB-A to micro) is incredibly short, though - maybe 9 inches? I don't have a tape measure handy... Clearly expected to be charged on a USB port on your computer, whilst lounging on the desk right up next to the computer... ?Have no idea how long the 300 mAh battery will last on a full charge. I'll try to test it out soon-ish, and will always edit my reviews when new info - good, bad, or just informational - comes to light.I AM feeling mildly dubious concerning the overall durability of the speaker, but only time will tell. Wish it came with a hard carrying case; I would feel a little more confident. For now, however, I am happy with this purchase - very pleased with the sound and volume of this little thing!