Looking for a Xiaomi speaker to liven up your living room, add ambiance to your kitchen, or make your shower sound like a concert? Well, pay attention, because Xiaomi’s sound world goes beyond phones and smart bracelets. Today we’ll tell you which are our favorite speakers from the brand, what makes them so special, and, of course, which one we’d pack in our backpack without a second thought.
Xiaomi doesn’t just make phones with great cameras and robot vacuums that look like they’re straight out of a sci-fi movie. It’s also launched into the world of audio, and it’s doing very well. Its speakers combine minimalist design, good performance, and, best of all, a price that doesn’t force you to eat white rice all month. But with so many options, which one is best for you? Spoiler alert: it depends on what you’re looking for, but there’s one that wins hands down in terms of versatility. Let’s go with them.
Mi Smart Speaker: The smart speaker that plays well with everyone
This speaker has a futuristic movie name, but it’s actually a perfect everyday companion. Compatible with the Google Assistant, the Mi Smart Speaker is designed to become the command center of your home. With 12W of power and an elegant design with a metal grille, it’s ideal for the living room or kitchen. Its voice control, surround sound, and long-range microphone make it a top-notch speaker for its price range.
The strong point of this model is its connectivity and how it integrates with other home automation devices. Furthermore, the sound quality is above what one would expect at first glance: the highs are clear, the bass is full-bodied, and overall, it offers a fairly balanced experience. The best part: you can play your breakfast playlist just by saying it. The worst part: it doesn’t have a built-in battery, so it’s more of a matter of sitting still.
Xiaomi Soundbar 2.0ch: When the living room becomes a cinema
If you want to improve your TV’s sound without dealing with 300 cables or spending a fortune on a home theater system, the Xiaomi Soundbar 2.0ch is your ally. It has an ultra-thin and discreet design, perfect for placing under your TV, and its dual full-range speakers deliver a more immersive sound than the typical “squeal” of built-in speakers.
The best thing about this sound bar is that, while not “smart,” it’s very practical: it connects easily via optical, coaxial, or Bluetooth cables. Don’t expect a 5.1 theater system, though, but for watching movies and series with decent sound or livening up a dinner party with good music, it’s more than adequate. It doesn’t have an external subwoofer, but the bass is quite decent for its compact size. In short: minimalist, effective, and uncomplicated.
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker Mini: small but powerful
Going on a getaway or just want a speaker that fits in your backpack pocket? The Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker Mini is everything you need and more. It weighs less than 60 grams, has a sleek metallic design, and, despite its size, delivers surprisingly clear sound. With Bluetooth 4.0, it’s perfect for connecting to your phone in seconds and playing without any hassle.
The battery, of course, won’t last you the entire festival weekend (about 4 hours of playback), but for an afternoon picnic or a musical shower session, it’s perfect. It doesn’t have voice assistants or smart features, but it makes up for it with a size-to-power ratio that’s hard to match. It’s the typical speaker you didn’t know you needed… until you got it.
