Pure StreamR Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with DAB Digital Radio, Alexa Voice Technology and Bluetooth Streaming - Charcoal

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The Pure DiscovR manages to bundle top-class audio with all of Alexa’s smarts, and the intuitive touch controls to make using it by hand or voice a real pleasure. The voice command presets are a brilliantly useful addition, and something we hope to see more of on other devices. A. The speaker automatically obtains the time using radio signal. If the time does not appear, simply tune into a digital radio station for this to update. We think the 12-hour battery life is more than enough and even if it’s heavier than a lot of other Bluetooth speakers, we like the chunky and reliable handle on top. It would be good if it folded or was retractable, but it’s sturdy enough as it is. It’s worth noting that this is waterproof to survive a surprise downpour, but it isn’t dustproof.This portable speaker is one of the smallest in Bang & Olufsen's line-up, but it still provides a clear and loud sound with punchy bass. It looks premium, feels premium and has a carry strap and is splash-proof, so you can use it outside. We also like the “one touch” button that connects the speaker to the last device it was connected to and instantly plays the last song you heard. A very reliable investment.

Sound quality was good in DAB and so-so in FM providing you keep the ‘Aux’ lead extended but this as always depends on positioning of the unit. Bluetooth should be excellent proving your SmartPhone is nearby and ‘Aux’ will be as good as your recordings allow. It wasn’t that long ago when Bluetooth speakers were seen as a novelty. The media would swarm over the things while users looked at this new speaker iteration with some measure of awe because of the varied sources that could be connected to the speakers. With streaming bandwidth between 30Mbps and 80Mbps, it can use three to four times as much data as Netflix does – Netflix recommends 25 Mbps for 4K movie streaming. As a result, Sony recommends a minimum internet speed of 43Mbps, and speeds of 115Mbps or higher for true lossless streaming quality.The Pure DiscovR has a USB-C charging port at the rear, next to a Bluetooth pairing button and 3.5mm cable port (Image Credit: TechRadar) (Image credit: Future) Sound The Pure StreamR looks to bridge the company’s radio heritage with a modern form factor and the beginnings of voice control, to appeal to a wide audience across generations. Sony's lossless streaming technology is called Pure Stream. The goal is simple: Streaming quality that matches what you'd get from a UHD Blu-ray disc. That means not only 4K resolution, but HDR metadata and immersive sound by DTS.

Here, you get louder, punchier sound than with other Ultimate Ears models, and 20 hours of listening time. It may be heavier than others on this list but the waterproof speaker still floats in the pool or bath. The 'magic button' lets you play your favourite playlists from Apple Music or Deezer in one tap. It's not too expensive and you can pair it with other Boom and Megaboom speakers (including previous versions) for an even louder sound. For now, Sony's only using the Bravia Core streaming service as a value-add for Bravia TVs, but it could be the first step toward a larger offering, with better-than-average quality and a mix of free and paid content. Only time will tell. Under the hood, StreamR Splash boasts a 1.6in woofer, a passive radiator and 10W RMS output. You can also set your favourite radio stations to one of the four corner preset buttons –handy for when you're in the middle of a hike. Alternatively, you could connect your mobile via Bluetooth (or the integrated aux-in cable) to unleash your playlists or podcasts. It should take approximately 6 hours to fully charge your StreamR speaker when connected to a USB power adapter/plug. A. The speaker has a wireless range of up to 30 ft (approx. 9-10m). The range is likely to be affected if there are walls or objects between the controlling device and StreamR speaker. For best performance, ensure there is open space between the paired devices.The most obvious answer is that Bravia Core is a play to use Sony Pictures' library of content as a lure to sell more new Sony TVs. It offers free content out of the box and showcases some of the best aspects of Sony's TV technology, from picture quality and HDR performance to the lesser-known IMAX Enhanced format. Note: This unit does not have Mastery grades. This means the unit is generally not one worth spending the resources of Mastery on. However this write-up should help with skill selection, should you want to use the unit regardless. UK audio brand Pure has entered the smart speaker market, with great results (Image Credit: TechRadar) (Image credit: Future) Price and availability An integrated rechargeable battery mean the StreamR is fully portable and will keep playing for up to 15 hours off a full charge. All titles are offered in the highest available format. For some movies that will mean 720p or 1080p High Definition, but for a lot of titles, that will mean 4K or 4K HDR.