Customer Ratings & Reviews

I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of this inexpensive speaker from Best Buy's in-house brand. The sound is excellent -- rich bass but also unmuddled mids and crisp trebles. When I'm holding the speaker while music is playing, I can really feel the power of the bass vibrating my hand, but without any noticeable distortion (even at max volume). I would emphasize how clear the sound is, because I've had other speakers like this from well-known names that give very muddled sound. Bluetooth pairing is quick and reliable, and reconnecting with a paired device upon powering on is reliably fast. I don't have a second speaker to test stereo pairing, but I would guess that the stereo sound from a pair of these would be quite good. Build quality seems excellent. The fabric texture covering most of the speaker looks and feels ice, and the rest of the plastic is fortunately not rubberized (and therefore won't degenerate into a sticky mess after a few years). The USB-C charging port is protected by a water-tight cover, and there's a built-in carrying strap that feels sturdy. I also appreciate the rubber feet on the bottom edge as well as on the back, allowing for non-slip placement upright or flat. Water resistance rating is only IPX5, which means it can withstand low pressure jets of water. I feel that this speaker is safe to use in the shower, but I make a habit of drying it off immediately after finishing. The only minor negative I've experienced is the Bluetooth connection announcement. The voice announcement is quite loud, and there's no way to adjust that volume. Overall, though, this is a fantastic little speaker. Many of the speakers you'll find at this price point will have mediocre sound quality, even from major brands, so I would highly recommend this one.

This is probably one of the simplest products I’ve used. It’s just the speaker, instructions and the usb-c cord and that’s it. Nothing fancy, just exactly all I needed. A good thing to note is that it is water resistant not water proof and the instructions explain that it helps protect against small water splashes and spray so I wouldn’t leave it too close so that it could fall into water and I wouldn’t take it into the shower with me. But I have left it on the counter while showering and with high volume, I could clearly hear the podcast with the water running. It is lightweight and easy to carry along. It actually fits in my purse and my jacket pocket, which is very convenient. It paired quickly with my phone and tablet. It’s so simple to use because it only has three buttons to press and a little light that lets you know that it’s in the process of charging when it’s red and then it goes off when the speaker is charged. The light is blue when you set it to pair. The three buttons are easy to see and self explanatory, it’s the power, the minus and plus. When I took it out of the box, I was so glad that I could quickly know how to use it. My tablet and phone recognized it right away when I pressed the power button, the blue blinking light let me know it was looking to pair. And whenever it’s connected to my phone or tablet the blue light stays on. It’s neat that it recognizes both devices and will play whichever one I’m using. The cost is very reasonable for a convenient, travel, simple to use speaker that the voices come out very clear. I would recommend it for sure.

I got this speaker to use in the garage when I'm working on or cleaning my Harley. Despite being small, it has plenty of volume for my needs. It's compact size is perfect for my work bench. It's easy to use. Pairing took only a couple of seconds. There are three buttons -, o, and +. The - functions as volume down as well as previous track and + is volume up and next track (double press). o is power and play/pause. I will say, using the buttons can be tricky. You have to remember that a double press changes the track, so trying to adjust volume using the buttons can have you skipping tracks when you don't intend to. I just control the volume using my phone's volume buttons, so it's not an issue for me. Just something to be aware of. 10 hour battery life should be plenty for most people's usage. It has little rubber feet on two sides so that you can stand it up or lay it flat. It is water-resistant, so it can take a splash or light rain. Just don't drown it or have it in a downpour. For its size and price point, the sound quality is good. You're not going to have earth shattering bass, but I was quite surprised by how good the bass is for a portable speaker this small. Overall, a great little speaker. Perfect for small areas, or taking with you walking/hiking/biking.

Great portable speaker. I use it mainly to listen to music while I play golf. It's a perfect size, and the strap makes it easy to attach to the carabiner I use for my towel. It sports an IPX5 water resistance rating so I don't have to worry about it when I play in the rain. While the sound is not audiophile quality, it's pretty darn good. I would say it's better for bass heavier pop or hip hop. It doesn't hit the high notes as clearly, so it doesn't sound as good with purely acoustic music. But for the price, it definitely goes toe to toe with higher end brands. The only cons I've experienced with this speaker are with set up and powering on/off. When I first paired it with my iPhone, it took a few minutes before it showed up on bluetooth. Not sure if that was just an initial hiccup or not, but it definitely left me wondering if I did something wrong for a bit. After pairing, when you power on the unit, it has a very loud, annoying voice that says "power on" and then "connected" when it connects. I haven't found a way to silence or turn down the voice. Similarly, when you power it down, it says very loudly "power off." I wish they would have opted for just a beep or something. All in all, a great value that I highly recommend.

For the price, Insignia Portable Water-Resistant Bluetooth Speaker is a great for my intended use. I plan to put this on my bicycle so I can listen to music and podcasts while I ride. It is water resistant so it can take a light rain or a splash of water here and there. It sounds better and is much louder than my iPhone. It's inexpensive so I'm not overly concerned if it gets stolen. This is not a speaker for anyone that loves bass or a dynamic sound. It is more of a utility speaker. If you want something that thumps a bit, look elsewhere. Pros: - Compact Size. - Easy to Pair Initially. - Good sound for size and price. - Sounds better than cell phone. - Decent sound at full volume. Doesn't break up. - Buttons have a nice click to them. - Water resistant. - Very good mids - Vocals and speech sound very good. - It fits in my pocket comfortably - Battery life is said to be around 10 hours. I used it for about 8 over the past few days without charging. Cons: - Almost no Bass. Sound is flat. To be expected at this price range. - No way to check battery level. All you get is charging or fully charged when plugged in. - Using the buttons is not intuitive. Must read instruction manual to understand what multiple pushes or long pushes do. Additional buttons would be useful. - No Audio-In Jack. I like this jack for connecting to laptops or TVs that have horrible sound.

Plays music really good I use it when I go on my exercise walks

In the box is the speaker, a USB-C to USB-C (short) charge cord and an instructional/warranty manual. Disclaimer - I own tons of different brands of small/portable speakers. I love each and every one of them and I must admit, my children have taken over all of them, so I hope that I will be able to claim this one. First Impression - The speaker is all black with raised buttons and a small lanyard. It is a little heavy to carry in purse but light enough for a carry on or checked bag. Sound - The sound is pretty good. I will say that this speaker will fill a room with sound. It is perfect for someone in an apartment or college dorm room where loud sounds are an issue. I turned the speaker volume all the way up and it was able to handle songs with bass without the speaker moving around. There are rubber feet on the side and the bottom that allow the speaker to sit in place no matter what type of music you play. Battery Life - I was able to use the speaker right out of the box without charging and I was able to listen for about an hour with no issues. So far, the instructional manual states the speaker lasts for 10 hours and I have almost made it to the 10 hours on the same out of the box charge. Bluetooth - The speaker will allow you to connect to two devices. I connected my phone with no problems but when I went to connect my tablet, the speaker kept telling me to connect. I disconnected and re-connected and I was able to switch back and forth with both devices with ease. Overall, I really enjoyed this speaker and I would recommend to friends and family. I would also purchase again.

Overall, this is a great speaker for the money! Despite its smallish size, it actually sounds quite good and even has some decent bass, which is very welcome. It is loud enough to fill a decently sized room, and it’s plain black looks are understated, which is the way that I like it. There are no distracting RGB lights. As to the physical construction, it is kind of boxy, which is fine. It has rubber feet on the bottom to stand it up facing you, and rubber feet on the back so you can have it pointed up, spreading the sound in all directions. It is rated as water resistant (but I didn’t test this), and claims to be able to withstand water splashes, but no dunking. This MIGHT make it a good beach radio, but it is covered with fabric, so any contact with fine sand will mean that this speaker will shed sand for the next week or two. Really, the only annoyance is that there are only three buttons. The volume buttons also double as forward and back buttons if you double-click them, so if you want to raise the volume quickly, you might accidentally skip to the next track. But that is very minor, and understandable given that there isn’t enough room for a lot of buttons. So, overall, this is a great speaker for the money!

The Insignia Portable Water-Resistant Bluetooth Speaker is a very handy small speaker to take anywhere. It is small enough you can throw it in a backpack or bag and take anywhere. It’s size is slightly shorter than my iPhone 15, barely wider and about 3 or 4 times as thick as my iPhone. You can set it flat with rubber feet on one side. They grip pretty well, so you could use it in a moving vehicle or boat and it seems like it wouldn’t slide around. It has a nice loop on one end, so you could hang it somewhere if you like. You can stand it up a couple of different ways. The ends are rubber as well, so you can stand it up with the loop up, or flat with the rubber feed down. It doesn’t stand up quite as well on the long side with the buttons up. It can be just a bit tippy that way. The speaker is very simple. There are only 3 buttons. It has a power button, volume up and volume down. It connects easily via Bluetooth. If it is already connected to one device, you can still connect to a second device. It announces Bluetooth connected, Power Off, etc… When you are playing music and press the middle O button, it will pause your music. If you hold it, it will power off. Another interesting thing I noticed is that the music does sound quite different when you turn it to the side or away from you. When turning it away from you, you get more bass. If you turn it toward you, you get more treble. You may want to play around with how you set it and see how it sounds and figure out what sounds the best to you. If you are looking for a small portable Bluetooth speaker that is water resistant so you can take it anywhere, you may want to give this one a try.