Customers are positive about the PlayTough Pro's sound quality, waterproof design, and battery life, with many praising its ease of use and portability. The speaker's volume and Bluetooth connectivity also receive favorable feedback, while some users highlight the impressive bass for its size. However, customers are negative about the charging port, citing issues with its durability and accessibility. Overall, the positive aspects significantly outweigh the reported concerns.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Portable speaker
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great sound for the price point. The battery life is great also.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
iHome Playtough Pro - Rugged, Shockproof, IP67
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I normally purchase speakers from brands that I know and love. I was looking for a very specific feature - IP67 rating - as this will be used in a VERY loud and dusty environment with potential for dropping and rough treatment. The iHome Playtough Pro fit the criteria and I found it on sale at my local Best Buy - this is the older iBT157 model. The demo song made me jump because it is so LOUD! I am anxious to see how it performs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality, Waterproof
Cons mentioned:
Charging port
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
compact, portable, waterproof, easy
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really like this little waterproof speaker. It connected very easily. I get a good quality sound. I like the little carry strap being already attached and accessible. I did not like that I had to search for he connection point for charging. I did not like that it took so long to charge. I did like that I could still listen while charging. This did not work so well when out on the go.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality, Waterproof
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice Budget Waterproof Speaker
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We bought this for use in our hot tub and were quite surprised in the sound stage it creates. It's about twice the size of the WonderBoom 2 and it doesn't have the same 360 sound stage, but it comes close and is quite a bit cheaper. The Bluetooth connection was solid each time we used it and it never dropped. The best part is that we don't have to worry about it in the hot tub since it's waterproof.
We don't use the smart feature so I can't comment on that or the microphone. If it had 360 sound I would give it a full 5 stars, but as a budget option it's a pretty good choice.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good value and cool design
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like the rugged design and sturdy shape. Good to have with kids. Easy to carry and you don't have to worry about kids breaking it. Young kids like carrying it by the handle too. I think the sound is pretty good. I'm not expecting much. just something for an indoor room or for the patio to chill out to and drink coffee. I listened to No Excuses by Alice in Chains on it one morning while drinking coffee on the patio and I enjoyed it. Battery seems pretty good too. Good price and better build than the tall skinny Sony speaker the salesperson recommended I get instead of iHome. Good value.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Grear Speaker
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Speaker was easy to set up and works very well in providing us good music at a volume we can control. It's small yet powerful and is sufficient for large or open rooms.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great speaker
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great speaker. Very loud and small and compact and waterproof
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good product
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Just used this out on the lake. Nice size for a kayak. The sound is great and just loud enough for the water without annoying others.and with the added buttons you can easily lower the volume on the unit itself without having to do it on your phone every time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good unit for the price.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The unit is compact and easily stored or strapped to my kayak. The sound is surprisingly sharp and clear. Tha blue tooth function worked flawlessly and was easy to match to my phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This is a really nice speaker.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This speaker was a pleasant surprise. I bought it to replace a “Monster” speaker of about the same size for which the charging port had gone bad. The Bluetooth on this speaker works much better than the “Monster”. It remembers the volume setting from one time to the next. Since I use this speaker to play music and talks while I go to sleep each night the volume setting needs to stay low. The sound is excellent and meets my needs better than I had anticipated.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great value
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
love it... quality is great easy connect to blue loud as we use it solely in the garage as my husband loves bluegrass music
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Speaker
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My son is on Cross Country and Track. He wanted something durable to play his music while he's working out and at practice. This little speaker packs a punch. He's had it in the mud and rain and it works great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value and solid construction.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good sound quality, pretty solid construction, good battery life, has not failed.
There are better speakers but I wanted something affordable for the garage, and it does the job pretty well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Charging port
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great economical speaker
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Simple to use and very economical. The only drawback is the cover for the Bluetooth and charging port is a little difficult to use
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound for a great price
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this thing. Great sound for a great price. Fills the room. Range is a little sketchy, but may not be the speaker's fault.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to move around
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This home speaker is amazing. The sound quality is really good and it’s easy to move from place to place. I am to take with me to the bathroom so I can listen to music there I’m also able to take it to my bedroom and listen to music while I sleep.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Waterproof
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound, good vibes
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love the double speakers and that its waterproof! Lasted all day at the beach, on the sand and in the water!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
iHome Portable Speaker
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good and loud portable speaker. Syncs with all my Bluetooth devices with ease. Wish it would play the audio when a call comes in but other than that, no issues.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this for my garage to use during home workouts. Sounds great with good bass for such a small speaker.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Floating Bluetooth Speaker
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sounds Great and it Floats ! Good size for my boat and beach going activities.