Three lighting presets range from ambient glow to more energetic music-reactive effects, and they are widely liked for their classy stage-inspired look. Customization through the app is limited.
Pros: Stereo imaging accuracy, Multi-speaker pairing reliability
Cons: Remote control usability, Bluetooth codec support
Lighting effects were also valued for practical safety use, especially visibility, SOS-style modes, and nighttime outdoor activities.
Pros: Smart features, Lighting effects
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Microphone
The customizable LED strips are widely liked for adding subtle atmosphere and useful status feedback. Brightness and color can be tailored or turned off.
Pros: Chromecast compatibility, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Rear speaker cable length, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Lighting effects are subtle rather than flashy, with the charging feedback described as a refined daily-use touch.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Design and aesthetics
Cons: Status indicators, Backwards compatibility
The status light can bother the look a little, but its brightness can be lowered or turned off. It is functional rather than decorative.
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Setup simplicity
Cons: Battery life (if portable), Water resistance rating
Lighting is the most polarizing feature: many users find it tasteful, fun, or useful at night, while others call it gimmicky, distracting, or impossible to fully disable. Limited color customization...
Pros: Google, Latency with TV (lip sync)
Cons: Charging cable inclusion, Chromecast compatibility
Lighting reactions are sharply split, ranging from tasteful and fun to pointless, underwhelming, or even poor for the price.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Low-volume performance
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Backwards compatibility