Awesome speaker, especially if you need versatility in mounting
Right out the gate, this thing is impressive. It gets pretty decently loud, bass response is very good for its size, and it feels well constructed. Battery life could be better, but it's still plenty useable. The big selling point here is the bungee mounting system. It's insanely convenient for use with bike or scooter handlebars, and it's the main reason I'd choose this over comparable micro speakers even for a little bit more money. 2 of these in a stereo pair on handlebars would be a perfect setup for personal audio without needing to block out the world with earbuds. For the current price of just under $30, totally recommend. This review is mostly in comparison to the Soundcore Select 4 Go because I think they're in the same class of speaker, and it's a reference point I have on hand. They're both water resistant, TWS capable, pocketable bluetooth speakers designed for on-the-go usage where extreme volume isn't needed. Prices between the two without any major sales are very comparable - the Tazata is only a bit more expensive. Sound quality between the two is surprisingly similar. Overall I do prefer the sound of the Tazata, but only just. They both punch above their weight - the Soundcore has a slightly more balanced sound that can get a little louder, but the Tazata has more bass in boost mode. Both are clear and pleasing to listen to. You'd be hard pressed to notice a difference unless you cycled between them. Both start to struggle with compression and bass distortion at very high volumes - ideally, expect to keep the volume under 80%. Neither is going to fill a room for a large group of people, but that's not what you're buying them for. Both get decently loud and have a decently full sound for personal listening or very small groups. I generally prefer the build of the Soundcore. It's all fabric and rubber - scratches or dings are basically impossible. The Tazata does use fabric for the speaker grille, but the frame is a rubberized plastic that I could see starting to pick up marks in a few weeks. Still feels well built though. Both handle water submersion just fine and should be plenty good for shower usage. Both float. The Tazata having an uncovered USB C port is a little unnerving, but just make sure it's completely dry before charging and it should be fine. Where the Tazata starts to pull ahead is in its mounting options. The bungee system is awesome - makes it dead easy to securely fasten it to basically any small diameter pole or handlebar. The Soundcore just has the one single loop which is pretty useless for anything outside of hanging it with a carabiner. The Tazata is basically purpose built for bike sound setups, and can be mounted to bag straps more securely too. The Soundcore doesn't compare here if you want mounting versatility. The Soundcore has better battery life. In a head to head test at an identical loudness (~70% volume), both fully charged at the start, the Tazata died after only about 6 hours, with boost mode disabled. The Soundcore still had 50% battery left. Acceptable for most situations, but a little disappointing compared to the competition. I expect that to drop even further with boost mode on. Controls on both speakers are basically identical - the Tazata just has the one extra button for bass boost. Read more
