Bluetooth wireless speakers are a must have accessory for Summer, and with a huge 1800mAh battery the ADO Mate 3 would make your perfect audio companion.
I do like to listen to music when I have a chance, so I am pretty happy today that I get to type this ears on of the new ADO Mate 3 while listening to some summer tunes.
The market has been flooded with small, super portable mobile speakers this year. Most all models offer a similar compact size, Bluetooh connectivity and adequate audio performance to bring a little music to any environment.
Joining the market is Chinese accessory maker ADO, whose ADO Mate 3 brings a little more in the way of design, and hardware to the table (quite literally) with built in NFC, monstrous 1800mAh battery and 4.3w speaker (around 30% larger than similar models). It even comes with an English user manual, which is odd for a Chinese accessory.
ADO Mate 3 NFC Spekaker- Design
If the design and build of the ADO M3 is anything to go by then ADO might well be my accessory maker of choice from now on (they have more products in the pipeline). The simple white cube features the a main speaker directing your music out of the top, while the white rubberised sides feature a single power button (with blue LED indicator), and a single USB for charging.
The base features a thicker grey rubber foot to prevent the speaker from sliding around on uneven surfaces and together with the weight of the device keeps any annoying vibration at bay.
I like the white rubberised body a lot. Its the type of finish (and design) that really looks great anywhere to place it. Next to the pool, in the garden, living room, kitchen or even bathroom (but take care as it isn’t waterproof) it looks and works great just about anywhere.
The rubberised finish also means you can pick the device up with oily sunscreen slick hands at the beach without needing to worry about loosing grip.
ADO Mate 3 NFC Speaker – Hardware
As already mentioned the ADO Mate 3 boasts a massive 1800mAh battery. We’ve seen phones in the past with 1800mAh batteries and they have screens, antenna, data, processors and cameras to power! The 1800mAh battery in the ADO M3 simple has to keep Bluetooth connected, operate NFC and the blue LED and pump tunes to the large 4.3w speaker.
ADO claim the Mate 3 can run continuously from 15-20 hours on a single charge depending on the level of volume and other factors. The fact is the battery of your phone is more likely to run out first than the one powering the M3.
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I’m happy to see NFC has been included in the speaker. As long as you have a phone with NFC (sorry OP2 users) all you need to do is hold your phone close to the speaker and the two will pair allowing audio to flow through the little white box.
Connection is handled by Bluetooth, so even if you don’t have NFC you can pair to the speaker the connectional way via your Bluetooth settings. It just takes a few additional steps to set it all up thats all.
Once you are connected the ADO M3 has an operating range of 15 meters allowing you to leave the speaker in situ while you carry your phone around as usual.
ADO Mate 3 NFC Speaker – Perfomance
I’m pretty astonished by this little speaker. Pairing to my Asus Zenfone 2 was super fast via NFC, and it didn’t take too much longer through the Bluetooth menu on the LeTV Le 1.
Once paired the connection remained rock solid. No matter where I happened to be in the house, music just kept flowing as it should with no hicoughs of interruptions.
The first time we turned the Mate 3 on and had music playing others in the office came through to see where the music was coming from. The look of surprise that the whole room was being filled with music by this tiny white box was priceless, more so when I indicated I had the volume at just 3/4.
At max volume you can easily fill a good size room with music, plus any connecting room too! At Max volume there is enough power to annoy your neighbours and risk a visit from the Police for disturbing the peace!
Not only is the ADO M3 loud but it also has surprisingly good bass and mid range too. Don’t get me wrong, you aren’t going to be able to hold a Drum and Bass gig with the speaker, but if you wanted some quality audio to accompany your day at the office or evening BBQ the M3 does better than you could imagine.
ADO Mate 3 NFC Speaker – Conclusion
At $22.99 you would be mad to complain about this little speaker. It has the power to fill a large room or even small garden with music, it boasts amazing battery life and looks stylish all the while doing it.
There are Bluetooth speakers out there that do offer more bass, but they are much much larger and less portable, and can cost more than $100, for that money I would much prefer to have 4 ADO Mate 3 mate filling my home with music.
Too many logos( I prefer minimalistic view of Mi bluetooth speaker
Lol there are only 2
You can’t change song without touching phone ?
Nope 🙁 not even the volume.
Very good, I like the style, Andi, pls tell us which website sell it?
the link is on the price
It is very nice…in such reviews..link to buy should be given…
http://www.coolicool.com/ado-m3-mate-3-pocket-mini-wireless-bluetooth-speaker-with-mic-for-iphone-66-plus-samsung-s6edge-s6-g-41082
I saw 19.99 promotion price in coolicool.
Where can I get this in India? All I could find is a very similar looking speaker with similar specs on Amazon with the brand name Anker but that was a 3W speaker.
Anker is an ok brand i oftenly saw it in american retail/online stores
Hey Andi, I was just wondering have you ever tried the EARSON ER-151 speaker. I bought one recently and was pretty blown away by the output. I also got for around the $22 price range. If you have come across it, how does this one stack up against it?
nope not tried it sorry
Too many logos( I prefer minimalistic view of Mi bluetooth speaker
Lol there are only 2
You can’t change song without touching phone ?
Nope 🙁 not even the volume.
Very good, I like the style, Andi, pls tell us which website sell it?
the link is on the price
It is very nice…in such reviews..link to buy should be given…
http://www.coolicool.com/ado-m3-mate-3-pocket-mini-wireless-bluetooth-speaker-with-mic-for-iphone-66-plus-samsung-s6edge-s6-g-41082
I saw 19.99 promotion price in coolicool.
Where can I get this in India? All I could find is a very similar looking speaker with similar specs on Amazon with the brand name Anker but that was a 3W speaker.
Anker is an ok brand i oftenly saw it in american retail/online stores
Hey Andi, I was just wondering have you ever tried the EARSON ER-151 speaker. I bought one recently and was pretty blown away by the output. I also got for around the $22 price range. If you have come across it, how does this one stack up against it?
nope not tried it sorry
sorry to OP2, sorry to a lot of new chinese phones
BT only 2.1 makes me hesitate.
The first thing that came to mind when I saw this was the Nokia Play 360° speaker. The innovative thing about the Nokia Play 360° though, is that you can buy two and pair them up for true stereo.
sorry to OP2, sorry to a lot of new chinese phones
@andi, looks like the LeTV phone has become your daily driver 😉
Yup, love it. Waiting for the LetV Max to arrive now (customs have it …..)
BT only 2.1 makes me hesitate.
The first thing that came to mind when I saw this was the Nokia Play 360° speaker. The innovative thing about the Nokia Play 360° though, is that you can buy two and pair them up for true stereo.
I have the Xiaomi Box and it also quiet good on the One+. Sound is warm and clear – much better than the phone speaker.
@andi, looks like the LeTV phone has become your daily driver 😉
Yup, love it. Waiting for the LetV Max to arrive now (customs have it …..)
I have the Xiaomi Box and it also quiet good on the One+. Sound is warm and clear – much better than the phone speaker.
Ask oneplus how to use this on their new oneplus 2 fucktard phone, I want to hear what Carl Pei gives in response.
by using standard bluetooth pairing sir. your welcome.
Ask oneplus how to use this on their new oneplus 2 fucktard phone, I want to hear what Carl Pei gives in response.
by using standard bluetooth pairing sir. your welcome.
Sorry but at 50 mm width and 48 mm H really skeptical ………..
Sorry but at 50 mm width and 48 mm H really skeptical ………..
I have etekcity t12 bluetooth and nfc speaker order from amazon. It has dual 3w speaker with a mini subwoffer in a small package. The sound is just awesome with solid base. Battery easily runs up to 12 hrs on 70% volume and even more with less volume. And it just cost me 35 canadian dollars. http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00IY316WQ/ref=pd_aw_sbs_23_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=15EE72NBTVE5AYRKEW1R
How would you compare sound quality to nationite bq2 that you’ve tested?
I have etekcity t12 bluetooth and nfc speaker order from amazon. It has dual 3w speaker with a mini subwoffer in a small package. The sound is just awesome with solid base. Battery easily runs up to 12 hrs on 70% volume and even more with less volume. And it just cost me 35 canadian dollars. http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00IY316WQ/ref=pd_aw_sbs_23_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=15EE72NBTVE5AYRKEW1R
How would you compare sound quality to nationite bq2 that you’ve tested?
No Bluetooth portable speaker compares to a Minirig for quality, volume, build or battery life. (www.Minirigs.co.uk). They are not cheap, but are astonishing. Over the last 5 years or so, I have bought loads of these cheap little speakers, from Kitsound , square and round from Xiaomi, Jawbone etc etc. Should have just bought the minirig in the first place (I have two older wired Minirigs, a sub and the bag, which makes for one hell of a setup!) new Minirigs come with aptx Bluetooth and an app for control. I take one with me everywhere. I know this a site predominantly for cheap chides phones and tech, but you really have to try and review a Minirig!
Minirig cost 140 pounds you can buy cheaper look up 3 inch driver Bluetooth speaker
Yes, you can. I have owned lots. I agree that the Minirig is expensive, £140 is no small outlay (I bought my non-bluetooth Minirigs at £95 each and prior to recieving them, though that was quite expensive too).
The Minirig is the only one I haven’t been disappointed with on some way. Usually they are either too big, sound bad or have poor battery life.
I think the following quote applies:-
“The quality will remain long after the price is forgotten” -Sir Henry Royce
No Bluetooth portable speaker compares to a Minirig for quality, volume, build or battery life. (www.Minirigs.co.uk). They are not cheap, but are astonishing. Over the last 5 years or so, I have bought loads of these cheap little speakers, from Kitsound , square and round from Xiaomi, Jawbone etc etc. Should have just bought the minirig in the first place (I have two older wired Minirigs, a sub and the bag, which makes for one hell of a setup!) new Minirigs come with aptx Bluetooth and an app for control. I take one with me everywhere. I know this a site predominantly for cheap chides phones and tech, but you really have to try and review a Minirig!
Minirig cost 140 pounds you can buy cheaper look up 3 inch driver Bluetooth speaker
Yes, you can. I have owned lots. I agree that the Minirig is expensive, £140 is no small outlay (I bought my non-bluetooth Minirigs at £95 each and prior to recieving them, though that was quite expensive too).
The Minirig is the only one I haven’t been disappointed with on some way. Usually they are either too big, sound bad or have poor battery life.
I think the following quote applies:-
“The quality will remain long after the price is forgotten” -Sir Henry Royce
I see they are $15.45 now could you use two at the same time
I see they are $15.45 now could you use two at the same time
Looks like a nice speaker, but I would have liked it better if it had an AUX in. I know, bluetooth works most of the time, but from now and then I would want hook up another device which doesn’t have bluetooth such as an old MP3 player I still have lying around.
Does this thing play mono or stereo?
It’s mono only but it does sound really good. I enjoyed it when I reviewed it.
Looks like a nice speaker, but I would have liked it better if it had an AUX in. I know, bluetooth works most of the time, but from now and then I would want hook up another device which doesn’t have bluetooth such as an old MP3 player I still have lying around.
Does this thing play mono or stereo?
It’s mono only but it does sound really good. I enjoyed it when I reviewed it.
I just bought one, works ok. But has a humming sound from it on low volumes (on high aswell but you cant hear it then). Looks like this inside: http://sv.tinypic.com/r/v7wb29/8
I just bought one, works ok. But has a humming sound from it on low volumes (on high aswell but you cant hear it then). Looks like this inside: http://sv.tinypic.com/r/v7wb29/8
Hi, I got mine as cheap as $16.00 here http://goo.gl/A0rqhv. Really good sound quality for it’s price.
Hi, I got mine as cheap as $16.00 here http://goo.gl/A0rqhv. Really good sound quality for it’s price.
Hi Andi, i´ve received my ado mate 3 yesterday and really a bit disapointed. I Have bought it for 22 $ shipment from China. I dont understand your Review. U gave 9.5 Points. 7.5 would do it. I Have a Anker Pocket for Same or lower Price (now 18 € at Amazon) and it has much more better Sound Quality and much better bass.Audio Should be at 7.5 and ist one of the important thinks which has more value. Ado mate 3 is ok, but i would not recommend it to buy. There are much better boxes in same priceclass…
Hi Andi, i´ve received my ado mate 3 yesterday and really a bit disapointed. I Have bought it for 22 $ shipment from China. I dont understand your Review. U gave 9.5 Points. 7.5 would do it. I Have a Anker Pocket for Same or lower Price (now 18 € at Amazon) and it has much more better Sound Quality and much better bass.Audio Should be at 7.5 and ist one of the important thinks which has more value. Ado mate 3 is ok, but i would not recommend it to buy. There are much better boxes in same priceclass…