ZOOOK SolarMuse: An immortal BT solar portable IPX5 speaker
◗ Its solar panel that charges from sunlight when outdoors, produces power rated at 5V/ 200mA. ◗ It comes in a honey- comb hard shell made of refined ABS and rubber.
Most wireless devices have to rely on a separate wireless charger. However, solar charging ( the old- fashioned wireless charging) seems to be making a comeback. From calculators to flashlights, here is now a Bluetooth speaker that charges from our own free and plenty, natural resource — the Sun.
ZOOOK SolarMuse is a Bluetooth 4.0 speaker and is different amongst others with its solar panel that charges from sunlight when outdoors and produces power rated at 5V/ 200mA. Of course, you can also charge it using a conventional 5V smartphone charger when indoors or at night. The speaker is undoubtedly rugged and comes in a honey- comb hard shell made of refined ABS and rubber. It’s substantially portable and can be carried anywhere without hustle. It also comes with a built- in torch — great for those outdoor camping trips.
The speaker also features an AUX input for external media players. Two LED indicators on the rear panel show the battery level and pairing status each. The body is also water resistant with an IPX5 rating. The speaker is equipped with double magnetic 16- core 40mm drivers with a separate bass diaphragm for additional bass output. the audio output is pretty above average. The highs and lows are equally balanced, however, even though the drivers being small in size, the bass delivery is decent and good. 3D stereo surround is on by default and the effect is audible when watching supported movies. Casual music is also satisfactory — in short, it’s pleasurable. The volume levels are pretty loud too — using the device outdoors will also not be a problem.
Lastly, the built- in battery is said to provide up to 30 hours of audio playback on a full charge. The internal battery can recharge via a power adapter in around 3 hours and while solar charging can take up to 10 hours for a full top- up.
On the whole, for 4,550, the ZOOOK SolarMuse speaker with its solar charging, calling features and a dust- proof waterresistant rugged body is a highly recommended gadget for your trips.