Tronsmart T7
I have a few Tronsmart speakers now, and the closest I have would be the Trip. That is a step up in convenience and size, but a step down on everything else. T7 is a bit bigger but definitely an upgrade over Trip.
Specs:
Wireless Version: 5.3
Wireless Range: Up to 18m/59ft (Open Area)
Input Power: 5V/2A, via Type-C port
Output: 30W
Microphone: Built-in
IP Rating: IPX7
Play Time (Varied by Volume Level & Audio Content): Up to 12 Hours(Varied by Light Display)
Charging Time: 3 Hours
Frequency Range: 60Hz – 20kHz
Playing Modes: Wireless,TF Card
Voice Assistant: Supports Siri, Google Assistant, Cortana
Other Features: Stereo Pairing, App Control, Vibrant LED Modes, 360° Surround Sound
Product Dimension: 216 x φ78mm/ 8.5 x 3.07inch
Product Weight: 870g/1.91bs
Package Dimension: 255 x 125 x 93mm/9.84 x 4.92 x 3.66inch
Package Weight:1.23kg/2.71lbs
Sound and Design
Where Trip and T7 diverge, Trip had 2 full rage speakers, T7 has a beefier config, 2 side firing tweeters and 1 woofer on the bottom. Trip is fine for a room, T7 has much better projection of sound and sense of low end bass at closer range. Where you can really notice it on T7, play with EQ modes and the Soundpulse is very vivid and will carry a bigger distance than you assume without maxing the volume.
Volume Wheel
Tronsmart likes their LED lighting modes and T7 is not different. Nice ring at the base of the volume wheel which is a cool feature compared to just putting +/- on the keypad as they did with Trip. Indoors, it takes on a more Alexa vibe.
Controls:
Standard controls, Power, Back, Play, Next and another Tronsmart feature found on their other products, Stereo Pairing. Under the rubberized cover, USB-C for power and TF slot for local music. Tronsmart calls T7 and outdoor speaker, but it works well indoors and is the right size for room-filling sound, so I would have liked to see an Aux In as well.
App Support
T7 does have Tronsmart App Support for firmware, EQ modes, and what I found super useful, powering off the T7. Do try the Default which I thought was more balanced for quieter, indoors perhaps. Soundpulse amps up the treble a bit for a more vivid sound, more of a party sound.
Wireless Range
Another small area that makes a difference if you have tried to use a Bluetooth speaker outdoors, the range can make a difference between fun and frustration. I am not a leave my phone by the speaker type, so I am typically walking around with the phone in my pocket. T7 passes the test for walking around and not dropping signal. The specs say 60ft in an open area which is great and was happy to not hear any dropouts.
Conclusion:
Tronsmart T7 came out a bit ago, but still holds up as a Bluetooth speaker for yardwork or on the counter in your kitchen for get-togethers. The side-firing tweeters will fill your outdoor spaces and the bottom-firing woofer will work great for some thump in your kitchen.
Thank you to Tronsmart for sending the T7, find it here:
https://www.tronsmart.com/products/tronsmart-t7-portable-outdoor-speaker