The Braven 405 is a small, water-resistant, highly portable Bluetooth speaker. It's listed at $79.99, but we've seen it for as much as $20 less on multiple sites, including Braven's. For the price, you get a pool- and trail-friendly speaker with some nifty extra features—most notably a built-in kickstand and the ability to charge mobile devices. If audio is your top priority in a portable speaker, however, there are better options in this price range. But if the outdoor-friendly design of the 405 appeals to you, its bright audio performance is good enough to warrant the price. Design Available in seven colors (black, blue, pink, orange, purple, white, and neon yellow), the 405 measures 3.6 by 5.9 by 1.2 inches (HWD) and weighs 10 ounces. It's a flat, easily portable design, and an IP67 rating means it's shockproof and can be submerged in a meter of water for up to 30 minutes. The front panel is all speaker grille, with a matte plastic finish that complements the bright color choic...
The Braven 405 speaker delivers decent Bluetooth audio in an exceptionally outdoor-friendly, easily portable design.
Bright audio performance projects well in outdoor spaces; Highly water- and shock-resistant design; Built-in kickstand; Can charge mobile devices
Distorts at top volumes on some tracks; Light on bass response; Control panel makes it easy to accidentally skip tracks