Braven BRV-X Bluetooth Speaker Review

Braven BRV-X Overview
The Braven BRV-X has the typical shape of most Bluetooth speakers you see these days with a more rectangle shape. Of course since it is made for the outdoors it has a rugged design with impact-resistant frame. So you don’t have to worry about dropping the BRV-X. Currently it is available in two different color options. We received the black / blue version, but there is also a grey / red version.

Braven BRV-X Bluetooth Speaker

The first thing I really noticed about the BRV-X was its size. It is one of the largest portable Bluetooth speakers I’ve reviewed. Its official dimensions are 9.06in x 3.63in x 2.94in and it weighs in at 1.5 lbs. Here is it compared to the Divoom Voombox Outdoor and Braven’s own BRV-1.

Braven BRV-X Bluetooth Speaker

Being so large this speaker is sure to pack a punch, unfortunately there are no real details on what type of audio tech is inside the speaker itself. One great thing about the BRV-X is that it is IPX7 certified waterproof. That means that you can have it under water up to a meter for 30 minutes. So you don’t have to worry about the speaker getting damaged if you are using it on a boat, in the rain, or at the beach.

Braven BRV-X Bluetooth Speaker

At the top of the speaker you will find all of the controls as well as a large Braven logo. On the left side you have volume up and down controls. They also double as skip back and forward, so hold down the volume up to skip forward and hold down the volume down to skip back. On the opposite side you have your power button and play / pause button. The play / pause button is also used to pick up calls using the speakerphone feature of the BRV-X.

Braven BRV-X Bluetooth Speaker

On the back there is a cap that you remove that reveals all of your connections, buttons, etc. The cap is why really allows the BRV-X to be truly waterproof. So don’t expect to throw this in the water if you have the cap removed. Behind the cap at the top we have out audio mode switch, you can select between indoor and outdoor modes which we will go into detail a little later on in the review. There is a power indication button that will light up the little LEDs to let you know the battery level, aux in connection, USB power port to charge other devices, and a power connection for the AC adapter.

Braven BRV-X Bluetooth Speaker

On each side of the BRV-X is are mounting points for the included nylon mounting strap. The moutning strap will allow you to mount the BRV-X pretty much anywhere say on a bike, boat, or even the outside of a car! These alloy mounting points are very strong so you don’t have to worry about them failing.

Braven BRV-X Bluetooth Speaker

Flipping the BRV-X over to the bottom there are four very large rubber feet. These will of course help keep the BRV-X in place wherever you place it.

Braven BRV-X Bluetooth Speaker

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