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Photive M90 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker with Built in Subwoofer 20 Watts of Power IPX5 Water Resistant Rugged
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
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Sound Quality
460loud, sounds, speakers, sound quality, bass
+96%
-4%
" ... Sounds great, great design, I dropped mine from about 7 or 8 feet and it broke so I ordered another one. ... "
" ... I love this speaker! ... But, Daaumn this thing fills a big room with a authentic stereo sounding ambiance. ... Obviously, the sound quality is awesome like i said. ... "
" ... We use one of these speakers in our RV and one speaker is enough to enjoy music, movies, to their fullest. ... Speaker still works but sounds like a blown speaker at high outputs ... "
" ... Very good speaker. ... "
" ... I'm very happy with the sound quality. ... "
" ... The sound is pretty good, not Bose quality but it was only $50.00. ... "
" ... To me it Sounds better than the JBL ... It’s so loud and clear ... "
" ... One the best things about this speaker is the battery life and sound for what you pay. ... "
Volume
240loud, volume, sound quality, loud enough, bass
+88%
-13%
" ... I love this speaker! ... But, Daaumn this thing fills a big room with a authentic stereo sounding ambiance. ... "
" ... Very good speaker. ... "
" ... The volume is great, I can hear my music perfectly while banging around on the lift even with trucks rolling around me all the time. ... "
" ... It’s so loud and clear ... "
" ... Loud with great sound quality. ... "
" ... We have had issues finding an affordable speaker that would produce good volume for outside use. ... "
" ... The loud crystal clear music definition. ... "
" ... 5 stars for this speaker. ... The battery life is impressive & it’s very loud! ... "
Battery Life
144battery, charge, hours, lasts, long
+95%
-5%
" ... I gave it 5/5 for battery life bc I’ve never run out of juice during play. ... And, after not using it for several weeks it still has a long charge! ... "
" ... Great battery life ... "
" ... Long battery backup. ... "
" ... The charge lasts pretty long too. ... "
" ... I didn't really believe the reviews about battery life but trust me, it lasts. ... "
" ... Sound is perfect, battery life is insane, I have charged it two times in a few months and I use the speaker all the time at all different volumes. ... "
" ... Battery lasts very long and I haven't had a issue connecting devices to the speaker. ... "
" ... Battery life it great too! ... "
Bass
137speaker, loud, sub, sound quality, deep
+96%
-4%
" ... It has pretty decent bass, probably not sufficient if you listen to rap, dubstep, or anything that needs to pound, but it's plenty good for blasting death metal, and will pretty much overpower my vocals. ... "
" ... Great bass for the size ... "
" ... Awesome Bass effect. ... "
" ... Another great thing is the durability and also the bass is pretty good. ... "
" ... Great bass with the subwoofer and great overall quality. ... "
" ... Pretty good bass and great battery life. ... "
" ... Full range of sound, from pretty deep bass on up. ... Excellent bass, and excellent clarity in my opinion (I've never spent exorbitant amounts of money on any speaker system). ... "
" ... This speaker is outstanding great sound its loud and durable it has a passive woofer in the back not a sub its about 5w per/ch not 10. ... "
Price
130speaker, money, worth, value, worth the money
+98%
-2%
" ... Save your money and buy something with quality. ... "
" ... This is a FANTASTIC product for the price. ... "
" ... It is equivalent to Bose, Beats for less money. ... "
" ... definitely worth every dollar ... "
" ... Far superior to my Jawbone for a fraction of the price. ... "
" ... Amazing sound, very comparable to those high end brands you find at target and Walmart without that high end price. ... "
" ... Great speaker for this price. ... "
" ... A larger speaker with really good sound for the price. ... Sound is decent and what I expected from this brand for this price. ... "
Bluetooth
113speaker, speakers, range, blue tooth, loud
+89%
-11%
" ... My best Bluetooth speaker ever bought ... "
" ... Great sound, I do not use the blue-tooth having a Zune that I connect directly. ... "
" ... Bluetooth works great, have not tried using the AUX though. ... "
" ... Blue tooth and sounds fantastic! ... "
" ... Everyone could hear the music and I had no problems with the bluetooth. ... "
" ... This is a great little Bluetooth speaker. ... "
" ... A great Bluetooth speaker! ... "
" ... We have gone through a lot of Bluetooth speakers and this is by far the most durable. ... "
Water Resistance
95waterproof, water, pool, water resistant, river
+98%
-2%
" ... Haven't gotten it wet, so I can't comment the waterproof capabilities. ... "
" ... Nice outdoor / beach radio. ... "
" ... I've used at the beach, on bike ride and at work . ... "
" ... I like that it is water resistant, and so far have not had problems with it. ... "
" ... Overall good speaker hits pretty hard and it being waterproof even better ... "
" ... I have used it now on 4 different beach vacations and with the sand or water it has not ruined it at all. ... "
" ... I’ve used it going boating, hanging in the backyard and working in the shed. ... "
" ... All you need for a backyard BBQ / pool party / etc. ... Carried it with us down to the river several times while fishing. ... I do know it wasn't an issue leaving it outside in morning dew / mist however, so it's at least moisture "resistant". ... "
Build Quality
67sturdy, rugged, feels, construction, tough
+91%
-9%
" ... The material is sturdy, although I’ve never dropped it or put it on concrete where I imagine it might get scratched easily. ... Mine is in mint condition from careful care and use primarily inside. ... "
" ... I feel the base hit fairly well through the seat. ... Rugged rubberized exterior, all aluminum. ... "
" ... This speaker, the M90 has cheaper material than I had hoped for. ... "
" ... Heavy duty yet can be taken everywhere. ... "
" ... Feels heavy duty and has withstood a light rain shower with no problem. ... "
" ... The extremely sturdy construction may be the most impressive part, while it is a heavier speaker, at no point in owning it have I ever worried about breaking it even after various drops and kicks. ... "
" ... I've dropped it a few times and it still works great. ... "
" ... It took a tumble once or twice but kept on ticking after taking lickin' due to its durable casing. ... "
Size
64speaker, portable, handle, loud, great sound
+98%
-2%
" ... it’s really pretty small. ... "
" ... Poolside use and so very portable. ... "
" ... A small speaker with surprising sound quality for its price and size. ... "
" ... It is a little smaller than I imagine it to be, but it has been the perfect size. ... "
" ... A little bigger in size than I expected but built with great quality and sounds excellent. ... "
" ... Good sound quality, pretty loud for its size, durable design and good value for its price. ... "
" ... Lightweight and easy to carry with the handle makes this great for outdoor parties or work. ... "
" ... Packs a punch! ... "
Charging
58speaker, charged, charging, hours, long
+67%
-33%
" ... And, after not using it for several weeks it still has a long charge! ... "
" ... It is perfect with great sound, very loud, long Bluetooth range and long lasting charge. ... "
" ... Charges reasonably fast ... "
" ... The charge lasts pretty long too. ... "
" ... The speaker itself is very durable and the charge will hold for a long time. ... I can go several nights listening to it without having to charge it. ... "
" ... I keep a charger on hand to solve the problem. ... "
" ... After charging it for a bit, we tested it out and the sound was amazing! ... "
" ... speaker, holds charge well ... "
Capacity
55garage, backyard, loud, pool, yard
+98%
-2%
" ... I used this speaker outside while working in the yard. ... "
" ... I bought this for use at the beach and in our condo. ... "
" ... I used this at a wedding reception in a basketball gym sized room. ... "
" ... I've been very happy using it around the house. ... "
" ... My son who just moved in to his college dorm loves the speaker. ... "
" ... For use on College campus outside events. ... "
" ... Best speaker for my backyard BBQ's. ... "
" ... Purchased one for home and two weeks later, another for the office. ... "
Product Reliability
49working, stopped working, months, week, stopped
+51%
-49%
" ... I found this and was skeptical at first and after a few months of owning this speaker it is amazing. ... "
" ... The sound is awesome, I am very happy that I bought it about 3-4 months ago . ... "
" ... I have never used it more then 4 hours at a time however in that time I have had no issues. ... "
" ... It took an unexpected beating and kept working. ... "
" ... Purchased one for home and two weeks later, another for the office. ... "
" ... Use it for work runs roughly 8 hours a day 5 days a week. ... "
" ... I would give it 5 stars but I want to see how long it will last. ... "
" ... Edit: OK, I've had it more than 2 months now and not needed to recharge it. ... "
Device Compatibility
47devices, connect, bluetooth, connects, connected
+79%
-21%
" ... Great sound, I do not use the blue-tooth having a Zune that I connect directly. ... "
" ... Connectivity is a breeze. ... "
" ... Very happy w this speaker . ... "
" ... My iPod and this unit we're made for each other! ... "
" ... It's easy to use and connects to our devices via Bluetooth right away. ... "
" ... Connects faster than most bluetooth speakers, as well. ... "
" ... I can stream my music without blowing the speakers on my phone. ... "
" ... Easy to connect to iPhone to use Pandora. ... "
Design
41rugged, look, feels, design, handle
+93%
-7%
" ... Rugged rubberized exterior, all aluminum. ... "
" ... Looks good, sounds good. ... "
" ... -The speaker looks and feels very sturdy. ... "
" ... Good looking too! ... "
" ... Looks cool and the handle is nice. ... "
" ... It is tough enough for “lake life” on the boat and dock and looks nice, too. ... "
" ... The handle and form factor is really nice. ... "
" ... And it feels durable! ... "
Ease of Use
30easy, sounds, easy to connect, use, super
+100%
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Because of this it was an easy decision to buy and I’ve recommend this same speaker to any of my friends looking for a bluetooth speaker. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and sounds good ... "
" ... Easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy to connect to iPhone to use Pandora. ... "
" ... How easy to use and clarity ... "
" ... No issues so far and easy to use. ... "
" ... Simple to use. ... "
For Travel
27beach, trip, weekend, summer, river
+100%
" ... I've used at the beach, on bike ride and at work . ... "
" ... Took it on a camping trip with some friends for a couple days and never even had to recharge it the whole weekend. ... Carried it with us down to the river several times while fishing. ... "
" ... Bought this specifically for the beach . ... "
" ... Worked well for the beach! ... "
" ... Works perfect on our ranger rides! ... "
" ... We love this speaker and would bring it everywhere this summer either at the pool, outdoor party or camping. ... "
" ... Haven't had a chance to take it camping or kayaking yet, but it's an awesome speaker. ... "
" ... I used the speaker at Waikiki beach last weekend and the sound was incredible. ... "
For Kids
25son, kids, teenage, parties, grandson
+100%
" ... My kid is very happy with it. ... "
" ... Bought for daughter. ... "
" ... My son who just moved in to his college dorm loves the speaker. ... "
" ... I purchased this for a PE teacher to use in the gymnasium at an elementary school. ... "
" ... My kids( who it was actually from) love it just as much as he does! ... "
" ... And another for my girlfriend and another for my mother. ... "
" ... My husband loves it. ... "
" ... We use this speaker for children's classes, parties, and events. ... Able to use as small outdoor events as well as indoor parties for 20+ kids and their adults. ... "
Marketplace
23best, seller, expected, thank, replacement
+91%
-9%
" ... The product image must be edited, because it looked to me like it was also made solidy out of aluminum. ... "
" ... Maybe the best product I have ever purchased on Amazon. ... "
" ... I looooove this one is amazing thanks . ... "
" ... I received a replacement for free! ... "
" ... I'm way too lazy to write a positive review, but this is the best thing I've bought on Amazon. ... "
" ... Original price of $150?! ... "
" ... Better than expected! ... "
" ... I will buy again ... "
As Gift
21loves, father s day, dad, buying, gifts
+100%
" ... Bought my dad this for his birthday and he uses it at work every day. ... "
" ... On the other hand, the other four that I bought as gifts are still working, as far as I know ... "
" ... We just bought another one for my father in law. ... "
" ... We bought this as a gift and now we are buying one for ourselves. ... "
" ... Bought it for a birthday gift. ... "
" ... I got this as a gift for my boyfriend. ... "
" ... A gift for my dad and he loves it so much! ... "
" ... Wouldn’t think twice about buying it again, and will definitely be buying more as gifts! ... "
Delivery
15delivery, box, today, shipping, order
+93%
-7%
" ... I received a replacement for free! ... "
" ... Product arrived as described. ... "
" ... It's like a mini boom box. ... "
" ... This is a great little box. ... "
" ... Once I opened the package I knew my purchase was well worth it! ... "
" ... Delivered on time and well wrapped. ... "
" ... great little boom box. ... "
" ... The unit arrived well packed and on time. ... "
Call quality
14speaker, still, clearly, bluetooth, problems
+79%
-21%
" ... Everyone could hear the music and I had no problems with the bluetooth. ... "
" ... I use it all the time, at work and can clearly hear it throughout my work area with no problems. ... "
" ... and you could hear it in both cabins! ... "
" ... Very pleased with the speaker. ... "
" ... I can still hear the music clearly while outside unlike others that drown out immediately. ... "
" ... And I answer calls as well with it. ... "
" ... I can hear it when i'm outside and its clear. ... "
" ... Love the speaker. ... "
Controls
13volume, song, buttons, speaker, skips
+62%
-38%
" ... The buttons are rubberized as well. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth pairs up quickly & shaped control buttons are easy to use in the dark. ... "
" ... The buttons are very tactile. ... "
" ... A rewind/fast forward button so I don't have to get out my music device everyone I wanna skip a song. ... "
" ... I do wish it had a next button to skip the song but overall I am very pleased with my purchase. ... "
" ... I would have preferred they offered a preset equalizer option. ... "
Network
13signal, away, house, hear, feet
+77%
-23%
" ... It also has a great range. ... "
" ... The range is about 50ft. ... "
" ... Runs for hours without being plugged in, and can vibrate my 2400 sq foot walls if it’s turned up . ... "
" ... Fantastic quality at every pitch range and also loud enough to rock the whole house! ... "
" ... It's had enough volume that I can hear it throughout my entire house. ... "
" ... The more powerful the signal, the more cleaner the audio. ... "
" ... I used it all day and it was going strong. ... "
" ... It's played full blast on a river, on a motorcycle, at the range. ... "
Returns
10one, returning, photive, got, get
+20%
-80%
" ... I will most likely return the new one. ... "
" ... Had to return it. ... "
" ... Photive was very quick with responses and I got a replacement. ... "
" ... Looked up the warranty and can't return it. ... "
" ... I'm going to try to return it and get another one but I have a funny feeling it's not going to be a happy relationship between the photive 90 and me. ... "
" ... Plan on returning. ... "
Ports
10charging port, cable, port, aux, speaker
+60%
-40%
" ... The unit comes with a headphone cable and micro USB cable. ... "
" ... Nice that it uses a standard micro-usb phone charger unlike my Jambox which has a special plug. ... "
" ... If you're looking for audio without hiss, you can use the included AUX cable and plug your music source directly into the speaker for clean audio. ... "
" ... It's very easy to use, with a straightforward bluetooth system and universal charging port on the back, alongside a more basic aux cable port for the less technologically advanced. ... "
" ... Charging unit is accomplished by you having access to USB port of 5volts(standard for most ) and using the micro cable that comes with it. ... "
" ... Works good on AUX port too. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
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