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Monster SOLARA1 / 13
Monster

Monster SOLARA

Like a high-tech sunflower

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Value for Money & durability / build quality
9/ 10
9
0.010.0

A 9 puts its value for money in the top 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 56 of the 167 we've cataloged.

8.5/ 10
8.5
0.010.0

At 8.5, its durability / build quality beats 40% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 53 of the 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
7 hBelow average
7 h
5 h30 h

below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 167 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IPX
IP6740%IPX730%IPX49%IP686%

Based on 128 of 167 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged.

Bluetooth Version
3.0
5.334%5.021%5.410%5.210%

Based on 135 of 167 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged.

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 160 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
7 h
Charging Method
Solar, AC mains
Powerbank Output
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IPX

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
3.0
Bluetooth Codec
SBC
Bluetooth Range
30 m
Connection Type
Bluetooth, wired-aux-3.5mm, usb
Multi Speaker Chain
Yes

Design

Is Portable
Yes
Dimensions Depth
729 mm
Dimensions Height
917 mm
Dimensions Width
292 mm
Carry Strap
Yes
Weight
4082 g

Features

Speakerphone
No
Companion App
IOS + Android

Sound

Amplification
Active (powered)
Total Power Output
20 W

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
8.5/ 10
Highly recommended
Adam Molina
Reviewed byAdam MolinaReviewed February 2018
Battery life8.0
Design7.0
Portability5.5
Value9.0
The verdict

If you're looking forward to outdoor parties, it's hard to recommend a better and more fun speaker at this price point.

✓What we like
✓Battery life<br>
✓Water-resistant<br>
✓Solar panel for recharging battery<br>
✓Good sound<br>
✕What could be better
✕Large & hard to carry<br>
✕Bluetooth 3.0<br>
✕App could be way better<br>
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