I’ve had the rugged ruckus a few months now..
The good:
I charged it up when it arrived, but since then, have left it near a window that. Despite using it for a few hours a day and occasionally using it to top up my cell phone, I haven’t had to charge it up again. Almost every time I’ve checked the battery, it has said it was full. The solar cell works pretty well.
The annoying:
It beeps when you turn it off and on or when you adjust the volume (including from your phone) and these beeps are loud and annoying. It doesn’t auto shut off after you are done, so you’ll have to turn it off yourself, possibly after the kids are asleep in bed, only to head a loud beep beep bop.
Despite the beeps being loud, anything else you play through it isn’t really that loud. Its better than using your phone, but I struggle to hear a podcast properly if I’m doing something else mildly loud - such as boiling a jug. This thing can’t compete with my kettle.
If you move your phone or device out of range, it won’t automatically reconnect. The simplest way to reconnect is to turn it back off and on again, and have to listen to the stupid beeps.
The icons on the buttons are painted on with something very week. Two of them have worn off with only a few months of use and are now just unhelpful blank buttons (see photo for one of the now blank buttons).
The bad:
The Bluetooth range on this is shocking. My phone starts cutting out if I move it more than 5 meters from the device. Compare this to some Bluetooth headphones I have where I can roam the house completely - this thing won’t let me walk to the other side of the same room. And if you come between the two devices, they cut out. And as previously noted, once they disconnect, you need to turn if off and on again to reconnect and listen to those lovely, loud beeps twice - once to turn off and then again to turn it on again.
Using it as a back up battery is pretty weak too - it charges an iPhone slowly but hardly makes a dent in their battery. It can’t charge iPads - the ipad will just say ‘not charging’.
Summary - as long as you don’t use it to charge things and don’t move too far away from it, and don’t mind beeps and don’t do anything else remotely noisy, then this is fine. I’m actually really disappointed, as I love the idea of not having to plug in a Bluetooth speaker, but the downsides to this one outweigh having to find an outlet.
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From the manufacturer
Dimensions 6.5 x 5.9 x 1.8” (W x H x D) 16.5 x 15 x 4.57 cm (W x H x D) Weight: 1.2 lbs (0.54 kg).
- Lithium battery plays music for 8 hours
- Fully charges in less than 5 hours in direct sunlight
- Micro-USB charges in 2.5 hours via AC power
- Aux-in for use with non-Bluetooth devices (cable not included)
- Blue LED indicates Bluetooth on
- Red LED indicates unit is charging
- Loops for strapping to backpack
Rugged rukus
All-Terrain, Solar-Powered, Music-Blasting, Smartphone Charging Bluetooth Sound System
Harness Nature’s Power:
With an all-terrain design and all-out stereo sound, the Rugged rukus is ready for fun! Wherever there is sun, you have got an instant party – rock out at the pool, at the campsite, or on a hike trail. Connect your Bluetooth enabled device wirelessly and you can start blasting your favorite tunes in stereo sound. Our super-efficient solar panel powers both the music and it is the only solar powered device that allow you charge your mobile device while you are using it so the fun continues all day long.
Features:
- Rugged and IPX-4 splashproof
- Wirelessly connect to any Bluetooth enabled device
- USB smartphone charger
- Solar charging panel
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Stream Your MusicThe super-efficient solar panel of the Rugged rukus generates massive amounts of power to play your tunes all day long - guaranteed fun for all. |
Way To ChargeThanks to the USB port on the Rugged rukus, you can charge your favorite mobile device while you listen. Now that is super smart and convenient. |
Outdoors FunIts lightweight, durable design and carabiner-ready loops makes the Rugged rukus a perfect companion to take on your back country adventures and hikes - just hook it on and hit the outdoors. |
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Start A RukusWith two full-range speaker drives, the Rugged rukus delivers crystal clear audio with stereo sound. Stream all your music from any Bluetooth enabled smartphone, tablet or computer and control your tunes from your device. No wires. No docks. No hassle. |
Get Powered UpAfter the sun goes down and you have to move the party indoors, the Rugged rukus' internal lithium battery will keep the music and fun going for 8 hours. The micro-USB cable will also get additional power for non-stop entertainment. |
Make A SplashThe Rugged rukus has an IPX-4 splashproof rating so it is ideal to take camping, to the river or the pool. |
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| Rugged rukus | Rukus Xtreme | |
| Dump Charge Capability | 1A | 2.1A |
| Battery Size | 1650 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Solar Charging | 1.85 W | 2.6 W |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Analog Input | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Passive Radiators | No | 2 |
| AVRCP Controls | Yes | Yes |
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2017
The good:
I charged it up when it arrived, but since then, have left it near a window that. Despite using it for a few hours a day and occasionally using it to top up my cell phone, I haven’t had to charge it up again. Almost every time I’ve checked the battery, it has said it was full. The solar cell works pretty well.
The annoying:
It beeps when you turn it off and on or when you adjust the volume (including from your phone) and these beeps are loud and annoying. It doesn’t auto shut off after you are done, so you’ll have to turn it off yourself, possibly after the kids are asleep in bed, only to head a loud beep beep bop.
Despite the beeps being loud, anything else you play through it isn’t really that loud. Its better than using your phone, but I struggle to hear a podcast properly if I’m doing something else mildly loud - such as boiling a jug. This thing can’t compete with my kettle.
If you move your phone or device out of range, it won’t automatically reconnect. The simplest way to reconnect is to turn it back off and on again, and have to listen to the stupid beeps.
The icons on the buttons are painted on with something very week. Two of them have worn off with only a few months of use and are now just unhelpful blank buttons (see photo for one of the now blank buttons).
The bad:
The Bluetooth range on this is shocking. My phone starts cutting out if I move it more than 5 meters from the device. Compare this to some Bluetooth headphones I have where I can roam the house completely - this thing won’t let me walk to the other side of the same room. And if you come between the two devices, they cut out. And as previously noted, once they disconnect, you need to turn if off and on again to reconnect and listen to those lovely, loud beeps twice - once to turn off and then again to turn it on again.
Using it as a back up battery is pretty weak too - it charges an iPhone slowly but hardly makes a dent in their battery. It can’t charge iPads - the ipad will just say ‘not charging’.
Summary - as long as you don’t use it to charge things and don’t move too far away from it, and don’t mind beeps and don’t do anything else remotely noisy, then this is fine. I’m actually really disappointed, as I love the idea of not having to plug in a Bluetooth speaker, but the downsides to this one outweigh having to find an outlet.
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Great idea, awful execution.
By Patrick on December 31, 2017
I’ve had the rugged ruckus a few months now..By Patrick on December 31, 2017
The good:
I charged it up when it arrived, but since then, have left it near a window that. Despite using it for a few hours a day and occasionally using it to top up my cell phone, I haven’t had to charge it up again. Almost every time I’ve checked the battery, it has said it was full. The solar cell works pretty well.
The annoying:
It beeps when you turn it off and on or when you adjust the volume (including from your phone) and these beeps are loud and annoying. It doesn’t auto shut off after you are done, so you’ll have to turn it off yourself, possibly after the kids are asleep in bed, only to head a loud beep beep bop.
Despite the beeps being loud, anything else you play through it isn’t really that loud. Its better than using your phone, but I struggle to hear a podcast properly if I’m doing something else mildly loud - such as boiling a jug. This thing can’t compete with my kettle.
If you move your phone or device out of range, it won’t automatically reconnect. The simplest way to reconnect is to turn it back off and on again, and have to listen to the stupid beeps.
The icons on the buttons are painted on with something very week. Two of them have worn off with only a few months of use and are now just unhelpful blank buttons (see photo for one of the now blank buttons).
The bad:
The Bluetooth range on this is shocking. My phone starts cutting out if I move it more than 5 meters from the device. Compare this to some Bluetooth headphones I have where I can roam the house completely - this thing won’t let me walk to the other side of the same room. And if you come between the two devices, they cut out. And as previously noted, once they disconnect, you need to turn if off and on again to reconnect and listen to those lovely, loud beeps twice - once to turn off and then again to turn it on again.
Using it as a back up battery is pretty weak too - it charges an iPhone slowly but hardly makes a dent in their battery. It can’t charge iPads - the ipad will just say ‘not charging’.
Summary - as long as you don’t use it to charge things and don’t move too far away from it, and don’t mind beeps and don’t do anything else remotely noisy, then this is fine. I’m actually really disappointed, as I love the idea of not having to plug in a Bluetooth speaker, but the downsides to this one outweigh having to find an outlet.
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