AOMAIS Sport II Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Review

AOMAIS Sport II

If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to enjoy some music wherever you go, put a Bluetooth speaker on your shopping list. The question is, which one do you choose? That’s where things get tricky. You can find Bluetooth speakers that sound great. You can find Bluetooth speakers that are durable. You can even find Bluetooth speakers that are affordable. But manufacturers often treat these as separate categories. At best, you can pick two. Something that is durable and sounds great won’t be cheap. Something that is cheap and durable won’t sound great.
The good news is that we’re constantly moving towards a happy medium. Every year, technology gets a little better. And manufacturers find new ways to improve the performance while cutting costs. The AOMAIS Sport II caught our attention because it appears to excel in all three categories, which is something we rarely come across. Is this little known speaker one of those hidden gems that outperforms name brand hardware? Or is it just another gimmick? We decided to go hands-on to find out.

First Look

The AOMAIS Sport II Portable Speaker is a bit of a throwback to the late boomboxes of the 90s. It’s got a very tough look to it, with virtually every major component of the speaker being heavily reinforced. Through a combination of build quality, eye-catching design, and powerful sound, AOMAIS has targeted this speaker towards consumers on the go. Whether you’re hiking a mountain or hanging out at the beach, weather won’t be a problem. It’s a lot louder than some models, making it great for groups. But it’s far from the only option on the market, so we’ll have to go in-depth to see how it stacks up against competing models.

Design

Despite having some retro appeal, this speaker still has a very modern appearance. The rubberized exterior and metal grating wouldn’t usually be fashionable design choices, but the tool-like appearance is offset by the bright orange strip that runs around the face of the speaker. On the top, you’ve got a set of six touch sensitive buttons located above the LED indicator lights. The charging and AUX ports are located on the left, protected by a rubber port cover.
Even though the design is visually appealing, it’s all very intentional. Everything has a purpose. In no way does design ever impede functionality, which is something we like to see.

Durability

There are a lot of so-called “durable” speakers on the market, but many of them fail to earn the certifications that back up their claims. AOMAIS had their speaker independently tested, earning it an IPX7 rating. This means that it’s fully waterproof, able to be submerged in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. We wouldn’t recommend using it underwater because the Bluetooth audio signal won’t work very well. That being said, this certification means that it will withstand any rainstorm you get caught in, or any drink that is spilled on it.
This rating also means that it’s protected from mud, dirt, dust, or anything else that nature throws it’s way. The rubberized exterior protects it from being dropped, and doesn’t show scratches. It feels very solid, and we wouldn’t have any concerns about chucking it around as needed. This is one of those few speakers that can survive even extreme sports, making it a great choice for the avid outdoorsman.

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