SAMSUNG LEVEL BOX SLIM portable acoustics. A small portable speaker with a surprise. SAMSUNG LEVEL BOX MINI - Full Overview Column Portable Samsung Level Box Slim Black

The Samsung Level Box Slim Wireless Portable Column was first presented in Las Vegas at CES 2017 Consumer Equipment Exhibition. The main difference from the predecessors' models - compact dimensions and a thin SLIM-case.

The main features

Among the nuances, which allocate this version from a number of similar products:

Practicality and reliability

The audio colon is convenient to wear not only in hand, but also in pocket pants, shirts, jacket, jackets, backpack. It is made in a solid polycarbonate black body and is not afraid of water, dust, dirt. Once upon the rain and even falling into the water, the device will not suffer. Thanks to this, it can be used on country picnics, during trips to the country, open-air parties, rest of the reservoirs.

Parameters

Samsung Level Box Slim's mobile column has a power of 8 W. The container of the built-in battery (2600 mAh) is enough for 30 hours of continuous operation with standard volume. If necessary, via microUSB cable from the speaker can be powered and recharged the smartphone.

Switching and management

SAMSUNG LEVEL BOX SLIM is easily connected via Bluetooth 4.1 to a tablet, smartphone or other sound source. For convenience and extension of the functionality, you can use the branded mobile application Samsung Level with the Sound Alive mode ("Sound Field"), Volume Control Functions and Voice Notifications.

With the above opportunities, the size of the audio colon is only a little superior to the samsung smartphone dimensions, and the weight is only 236 grams.

A modern man appreciates mobility and freedom of movement, manufacturers of digital technology support this desire and constantly produce various compact size devices that have the most relevant characteristics and correspond to the desires of consumers. True Melomanians will necessarily have to make the novelty from the Japanese giant of Samsung, which occupies a leading position in the global high-tech market for many years.

The SAMSUNG Level Box Slim portable acoustic system will allow you to listen to your favorite compositions from your smartphone or any other electronic gadget anywhere, for example, on vacation, traveling or riding in nature. Wireless design with a powerful battery and loud speaker diversifies your leisure and give positive emotions from the quality sound of your favorite tracks.

Sound

The column provides a clean and loud sound, which is achieved due to the built-in broadband dynamics with a capacity of 8 W. The device refers to acoustic type 2.0; Its output power (RMS) is 20 W. On the sidebar there is a volume control with a wide range of settings.

Technical features

The case of the device is reliably protected from entering the water or spray in accordance with the international standard IPX7, which makes it an indispensable assistant in any conditions, for example, in the bathroom or in nature. You can safely take a column with you to any place, because the built-in battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh will provide for a long time of autonomous use - about thirty hours of continuous audition. If the battery is still discharged at an inappropriate moment, and the outlet will not be near, you can fill the charge with a special device from the Level Box, which works from the car cigarette lighter.

Connection to the smartphone is performed using the Bluetooth wireless interface. The device can perform the function of the hands of the speakerphone. To do this, the configuration provides a microphone with active noise reduction, providing a clear conversation. Useful feature is the possibility of charging from the smartphone device.

Ergonomics and design

Stylish and ergonomic column has compact dimensions of 148.4 × 79х25,1 mm, weight is only 236 g, which makes it easy to transfer it in any bag or pocket. The moisture-proof housing is made of durable plastic, the speaker is covered with a grid that protects it from damage. On the surface there are mechanical buttons to control musical compositions. For convenience, a retractable stand is provided on the back. The device is available in black, blue and red colors, allowing you to choose the most optimal option that matches your style and taste.

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Portable SAMSung Level Box Slim acoustic system will be your faithful companion in any journey wherever you go. Compact dimensions and long-term battery life will provide the optimal level of mobility of the device - the column will not take a lot of space in the bag or backpack. The manufacturer presented a model in several colors, allowing you to choose the most suitable. Advanced acoustic "filling" of a device that has a stylish design and an attractive price, makes it a powerful competitor among such devices.

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The Pro Column according to Samsung - similar to Bose Soundlink mini, works two times less than JBL Charge 3, no water protection, there is no possibility of charging gadgets, costs 11,990 rubles ...

Contents of delivery:

• Column
• USB cable
• Documentation

Design, construction

If you learned in this device Bose Soundlink mini, then you are not mistaken. Apparently, the SAMSUNG accessory unit was tasked with the task of take an example from the best product on the market - they took, copied, added their chips, and turned out to be such a gadget. By the way, it is cheaper than Bose, but about the rest talk. So you have no doubt about similar, look carefully in the photo. The similar design of the front "grill" is similar to even the location of the connectors, the rectangular area from above with the buttons - it seems very similar.

What is interesting is the massive case here from the metal, and it bribes it. The column was severe, it would not be possible to wear it in his pocket, weighs 842 grams. Dimensions - 200 x 55.1 x 62 mm, no questions for the assembly, everything is very good.

Frontal and rear panel are also made of metal, in general, the case here produces an impression, in hand like a metal bar. Two colors, golden and black.

It is very good that the connectors are 3.5 mm and microUSB without plugs, you can quickly connect cables. There is no protection from water here. At the bottom - massive rubber legs, light indicators are made well. Controls are quite understandable, the PLAY / PAUSE button, the volume adjustment, switching on-off. Please note that the speaker has no speaker.

Features

The DUAL SOUND function is supported, the two Samsung speakers can be combined into the stereo pair. Naturally, it is possible to connect two devices at once to one Samsung Level Box Pro - it is convenient, you can alternately include music from a smartphone, a tablet or laptop. The UHQ codec improves the sound of the tracks, it would be interesting to turn off this superstructure to understand the difference until this possibility is not.

The column can work in a pair with the Samsung Level application, the device is displayed on the screen, the UHQ Audio is active, you can configure the equalizer, adjust the volume, use other functions. My tips will be such if you are listening to the FLAC from the Android database, UHQ can be turned off, with SoundAlive you can indulge in how much it gets up, but the best result is obtained when installing regulators for the middle.

Working hours

Opening hours of playback mode - about 9 hours, for the column of this price category, very little, remind, the device costs 11,990 rubles in retail. JBL Charge 3 costs about 11,000 rubles and gives the user completely different features - for example, working time is about 20 hours.

Sound

Compare the sound with Bose Soundlink Mini II and JBL Charge 3, compared with the first Samsung Level Box Pro, just as if it does not play, the least - brightness, meaning, high and low, in general, I just wanted to leave Bose and finish experiments on it. The device was one, Samsung Galaxy S7 EDGE. Well, JBL Charge 3 seems more powerful once in ten, apparently, due to competently installed passive radiators. Although Samsung Level Box Pro is quite powerful, stated 20 W!

In general, if we consider the column in the separation from competitors, without comparison, then everything is not bad - and even more so, everything is very good. The nuances get out only when you put the mentioned devices. I note that these are not some unlucky crafts, both columns - bestsellers in their categories. And in Samsung, creating its solution, could focus on functionality and sound - catch up and overtake, as with smartphones. Alas, until it happened.

conclusions

In retail, the device costs 11,990 rubles, which say, I would not bought. No water protection, there is no USB port for charging gadgets, a heavy metal column is similar to BOSE products - it looks so much that one friend called her fake. At the same time, a convenient application, there are sound settings, the ability to experiment, even support APTX. But, but, but ... it is better to choose JBL Charge 3, you will get more positive emotions for the same money.

As for small bluetooth speakers - over the past two years, they have gained great popularity. It is not surprising that users began to demand that their small boxes play everything louder and louder. Check how will Samsung Level Box Mini cope with this task?

SAMSUNG LEVEL BOX MINI portable speaker - reviews

Although the premiere of Level Box Mini has been long ago, we did not have a chance to see what Koreans managed to squeeze into this equipment. Therefore, when it was possible, I took advantage of this without thinking, and - to be honest - was amazed.

The first thing that rushes from the Samsung Level Box mini from the box (where we will find only an additional USB cable - microUSB), its size, design and quality of manufacture.

Samsung Level Box Mini is so small that fit on my palm

In appearance, this is one of the most beautiful devices in this class, I personally appreciated a small angular style, with which there is practically no environment where Level Box Mini will look inappropriate. Speaker is available in four colors.

Perforated panels on the front, side and rear part, gently mixed with a smooth top panel of the device where you will find the function buttons. Next to the on / off button there are volume adjustments and the "Play" multifunction button.

What makes it pleases - this is the quality of manufacture, and it is even more surprised than the appearance - everything is great here, buttons do not jump, rubberized legs support equipment in constant contact with the surface, and unexpectedly a large mass only enhances the feeling of solidity.

Characteristics of Samsung Level Box Mini

Specifications:

• Communication: NFC, Bluetooth 3.0 (APTX, SBC, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP);
• Dimensions: 156 x 66 x 50 mm;
• Weight: 392 g;
• Power: 4 W;
• Battery: 1600 mAh;
• Colors: blue, steel, silver, red.

Connection is very simple

Samsung Level Box can be connected to a sound source in three different ways. On the back side you will find an analog 3.5 mm (if someone does not want to use a wireless connection, but, for example, a cable from an old MP3 player). Most people are likely to be connected via Bluetooth, or via NFC.

How does the speaker play?

When connecting over a wireless network, the speaker will give the sound reception sound and ready to work. You just have to choose the album and reproduce the melody.

Before approaching the description of the sound of Level Box Mini, I remind you of what we are talking about. We are talking about a tiny, small in the thickness of the equipment, which costs about 90 dollars. If someone expects a steep bass, that ... You can definitely look for him elsewhere.

But if someone is looking for clear sch and HF - Samsung Level Box MINI reproduces them very well. Of course, we will not be able to deceive physics and here, the sound coming out of a small box will give way to the sound emanating from the big one.

Nevertheless, it is really above my expectations.

This wording will not be shameful with the size of the Bluetooth dynamics. Even at the highest levels of volume, Level Box mini does not scroll, although the sound generates 55 mm stereo speakers with a power of 4W.

The sounds of classical music, extracted from the speaker, surprisingly pleasant and surprisingly detailed. Rock music sometimes plays differently and much depends on the record in the mix style. In the repertoire of Pop, in turn, despite the lack of bass - Samsung Level Box Mini again turns out to be surprisingly detailed.

Again, I emphasize, we say that everything is relative here. Of course, this is not the level of large sets of audiophiles. But, as for a tiny, inexpensive Bluetooth speaker, the sound quality is surprisingly good.

Lovers listen to audiobooks during cooking will be pleasantly surprised how the SAMSUNG LEVEL BOX MINI is coping with this task, the voices of teachers even do not merge in multiplayer versions. Everything can be heard loud and clear.

To take advantage of the full potential of this tiny box, you must install the available Samsung Level Box application for Android devices.

First of all, we will be able to adjust the volume of both smartphones and audio equipment, configure the SoundAlive equalizer (which can actually be pulled out of Samsung Level Box mini even more) and find the main graphics manual for using the device.

In addition, you can determine which applications can help Level Box Mini play notifications, as well as configure TTS technology (text-to-speed), which can read us notice out loud from some applications or use S-VOICE voice helper (available only in SAMSUNG smartphones). We can also assign your favorite multimedia applications that will be displayed later in the notifications panel along with the hardware connection status.

Samsung Level Box Mini is not perfect

There is no perfect equipment. Personally, I believe that the lack of Level Box Mini is actually the little things.

First of all, a little disappointed the quality of phone calls through the speaker. I heard everything loudly and clearly, but the subscriber at the other end complained that my voice was very muted, and sometimes an unwanted echo appeared. Which, by the way, there should not be in general, because the speaker is equipped with an active system of noise cancellation and reverb.

As a lack, I also noted the stability of the connection, although it should be noted that this may be due to the factors of fully independent, such as building materials in my apartment or network division. But the fact remains a fact, the speaker was disconnected by less than half of the permissible distance specified by the Bluetooth range.

Nevertheless, if the phone and the speaker were not too much distances from each other, the sound did not lose the shortness for a minute.

The most important advantage is the time of work

Of course, before the test, I did not check the stated time on the manufacturer's website. The device was fully charged, and I started listening to it, without monitoring the battery consumption. After the first 3-4 hours of listening, I began to wonder if the application indicates the battery correctly. Thus, it took a whole week, and Samsung Level Box Mini I was recharged only once, although I used it for 3-5 hours a day.

During my tests, I managed not only to achieve the manufacturer's declared 25 hours - I was able to reach almost 28, and 1000 hours in standby mode - there is no empty promise. Level Box mini simply do not need to turn off, because when it is not used, the speaker almost never loses the battery energy.

When you have exhausted the entire charge of this small device, simply connect it to the usual charger for the smartphone and less than two hours, it is ready to work again.

Outcome

SAMSUNG LEVEL BOX MINI portable speaker, despite its small sizes, turned out to be a big surprise for me. This is the perfect companion for my bedside table in the bedroom, in the kitchen or closet, wherever I am. This is an equipment that can be turned on without fearing overnight, and listen to the sounds of very good quality with a calm game speaker.

I did not expect a lot, but got a lot. Being absolutely honest, I will say that this speaker is not the best Bluetooth Speaker. In my opinion, this status still belongs to JBL Flip 2, which is characterized by the best placement of membranes and more dynamic sound. However, the difference in sound is so small that, accepting a purchase decision, my choice walo would be on Level Box Mini - because of the sensational long time of work from one charge.

Description

SAMSUNG LEVEL BOX SLIM portable column allows you to forget about constraints and listen to your favorite music in any circumstances. The thin case allows you to carry it in a small bag, in a backpack or in the pocket of the outerwear, and the short strap allows you to fix the device on hand or on tourist equipment.

Maximum reliability. Under small rain or next to the pool, the user will have to worry only about how to protect the smartphone. The column will even withstand short-term immersion in the water for a small depth, which helps to always maintain its performance and greatly facilitates the cleaning of the housing.

Excellent sound quality. Despite small sizes, the device can only transmit the smallest details of musical compositions and human voices, since it is equipped with stereo speakers with a power of 8 W. In addition, it can transmit a very clear question when communicating due to the presence of a built-in microphone with noise suppression systems and echoes.

Excellent autonomy. Modern technologies allow you to do without compromise. Despite small sizes and high sound quality, the column can play music up to 30 hours without connecting to the network adapter. It can also be used to recharge the batteries of smartphones and players.