Tronsmart has recently launched a new bluetooth speaker relatively cheap with a 360 degree sound distributionRGB backlighting, good bass and app control are present in almost all of this brand's new products, in addition to type C + micro-sd connections.
The new model of Tronsmart It is very similar to the Element T6 Plus, which also had a top volume knob for play/stop control. One of the peculiarities of the T7 is its Compact size and excellent quality sound. It really is a very good option if we also take into account its affordable price.
What's in the box?
When you purchase the Tronsmart T7, you will receive it in a glossy cardboard box that features an image of the device and technical specifications. The color scheme features the signature purple color. On the back there is a photo of a group of friends drinking beers.
After opening and removing the protective foam and paper with the Tronsmart logo In metallic color, we can have access to:
- T7 portable speaker.
- USB TYPE C cable.
- Documentation (user manual, warranty card).
- Silica gel.
- Carrying rope.
Design and materials
The speaker is shaped like a thermos, it is cylindrical supported horizontally with a size of 78 mm in diameter, 216 mm in height and a weight of 870 grams. It has a fabric grille that occupies most of the surface, only the top and bottom have plastic covers.
The mesh blends perfectly with the section where the controls are located, which are a good size compared to the speaker, covered with a resistant and non-slip rubber. The connection ports are at one end of the controls, protected by a rubber cap of the same material as the controls.
At the top is the main feature of the range: A large washer-type volume control knob. It rotates with a certain tension and a ratchet effect. This provides a very pleasant tactile sensation.
Around the button there is LED backlighting, which has up to 4 lighting modes. One of the modes is rhythm mode, which means it works in sync with the music track. The lighting can also be turned off to save energy.
Also Includes a cord for hanging which can be tied into a small notch near the controls and was designed for that purpose. So, if you are in the countryside, the mountains or the beach, you can hang the speaker to keep it from getting dirty.
The Tronsmart T7 does not have dust protection, but it is protected against immersion in water. The IPX7 certification means that it can be submerged for up to 30 minutes at a depth of one meter and this does not cause any damage to the speaker. However, it is best to avoid this happening unless it is by accident.
This certification is more geared towards using the speaker in wet locations or for withstand mild rain conditions. Overall, the design and materials used make the Tronsmart T7 a fairly sturdy speaker with a pleasing design to the eye.
Below you can see a big difference in size between the speaker Tronsmart T7 mini and the current Tronsmart T7.
Sound quality
Moving on to the musical experience. The declared power is 30 W. First of all, the speaker did not fail in terms of overall volume and bass presence. For its size, it is quite loud. Exactly, enough for a medium-sized room and can cover a radius of about 9 meters in open field.
The bass pumps effortlesslyIt should also be noted that thanks to the separate downward-facing bass driver, when placed on a flat surface (such as a table) you can even feel an enhancement of the bass.
The sound spreads evenly thanks to speakers pointing in different directions. It is ideal to place the speaker on a table in the middle of a party. There is no accent on the treble, so nothing hisses or crackles. You get a comfortable and musical sound. In addition, the speaker can be adapted to every taste, as you can raise or lower the equalizer levels from the app.
So, if you are very detailed with equalization, you should know that From the app you can fully customize the equalization of your speaker. This way, you can get sounds with more body, brightness or powerful bass, everything will depend on your ear's taste.
This sound quality is achieved thanks to the fact that the Tronsmart T7 comes equipped with three speakers, a subwoofer at the bottom and two tweeters on the sides of the cylinder. All with passive radiators with a frequency response ranging from 60 to 20,000 Hz.
Has 7 pre-configured audio profiles, which are frequently updated thanks to the internal firmware through the mobile app. You can also use the Bluetooth 5.3 connection or record your songs on a Micro SD card and connect it to the speaker so that it plays them without having to sync it with your mobile, which will please those of the old school who have their music recorded on a flash drive.
At maximum volume, Tronsmart T7 does not break in distortion or overload. On the other hand, the decent volume control scale must be acknowledged. It has fairly low levels, which work very well for listening to podcasts before going to bed.
As a final point, the Tronsmart T7 is Supports Stereo Pairing technology, this means that you can pair it with other Tronsmart speakers and thus get a much wider stereo effect. In addition, because it has a built-in microphone on its board, it is compatible with Cortana, Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri voice assistants.
Autonomy and battery
The battery of the Tronsmart T7 is 2000 mAh at 7.4 V. This, in theory, offers about 12 hours of playback, but we know that the battery life varies greatly between these models. Especially taking into account the lighting profile, volume and equalization you are using at the time.
A curious point is that if you use the RGB light ring while playing your music, the battery life of the speaker drops to just 4 hours. We find it extremely curious that an LED panel consumes so much energy. However, with one of the latest updates released, the usage time with the LED panel increased to about 5.5 hours, which is an improvement, but still too much battery consumption.
Charging is done via a USB-C port and It will take approximately 3 hours to fully charge the battery.
Extra features
At this point we must talk about the Mobile app to control and manage the Tronsmart T7As we have already mentioned, with this app we can pair our mobile and access one of the 7 preset equalization profiles, as well as a custom profile available. Through the app, we can also update the speaker firmware whenever one is available, this will bring improvements in performance and sound.
Connectivity
Speaker connectivity is done through the version Bluetooth 5.3, This not only ensures a permanent connection with low energy consumption for your mobile phone, but also high-speed data transfer. With this, you can use profiles such as AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7 or A2DP 1.3 without any problem.
In addition, your connection allows you to have a field of Coverage of about 18 meters in open fieldYou don't have to be right next to the speaker to be able to control it from your mobile.
On the other hand, there is the possibility of connecting a USB Type C and a Micro-SD card.
Controls
On a separate plastic side island it contains the basic controls necessary for controlling track playback:
- On/Off
- Previous track
- Play/Pause
- Next track
- Sound Pulse (equalizer mode)
- USB Type-C charging port (under cover)
- Micro SD port for music playback (under cover)
The most striking control, and perhaps the most comfortable, is the huge button on the top of the speakerWith it, we can control the volume level to increase or decrease it. A detail of comfort that is appreciated, since it is more practical than having to take the speaker with both hands to safely press the volume control button in the case that we use the side buttons.
The buttons are fitted firmly and make a clear 'click' when you press them.