Inateck BP2001 a Bluetooth 4.0 case that also acts as a tablet support that has Bluetooth connectivity, 3.5 mm jack, internal battery.
Amazon does not lack the Bluetooth speakers: they are for all tastes and all prices, among these there is also someone quite original as the Inateck BP2001 , an interesting, on paper , support for tablet that has Bluetooth connectivity, 3.5 mm jack, internal battery, all for 36 euros, shipping included. We tested it to see how it behaves on the field.
Inateck BP2001, as it is
The device arrives at home in a rather simple cardboard box in which we find a synthetic manual, a Micro USB cable for charging, a cable for the analog connection. The actual speaker is quite small, even if for obvious reasons (it must support a tablet) not very small: 28.2 x 10.6 x 7.2 cm. It is made largely of glossy plastic, although the top where the groove is located to place an iPad or any tablet and even Phablet (works perfectly from the dimensional point of view with an iPhone 6 Plus), is edged in rubber. The front grill is in metal; around we find a silver plastic edge. On the back there is a removable support, which must be used to give greater stability to the box when the cash is used, as mentioned, in support function. The general impression is that it is a product made with an eye to cost, but able to reduce the price by using a simplification of design and a careful eye on materials not too ambitious, but not low quality. Finally, stylistically, we are dealing with a device that is not too original, but still pleasant to see and also to be placed on a bedside table, a desk or in a room.
How it works
The Inateck Bluetooth 4.0 BP2001 is a Bluetooth accessory. Just put it in search mode and it will appear in the list of wireless devices and connecting it will be very easy. It is important to point out that it only remembers one device, so if we want to connect it, for example, to an iPhone and then to an iPad, we will have to search it every time. During our trial we connected it to our Mac, an iPad mini, an iPad Air, an iPad Air 2, an iPhone 5, 6 and 6 Plus without any difficulty whatsoever. However, it is free of controls for tracks and volume; in practice we can use the single key only to play the tracks or pause them. The same key also allows you to answer telephone calls.
On the back we also find an analog connector, a 3.5-inch jack, which will allow us to use it with virtually every single device that has an output of this type, although obviously it is designed to work wirelessly.
We tested the speaker as a support with an iPad Air 2 and in the "stand" function it is definitely stable, thanks to the arm that comes out from the back and, if necessary, it folds into the speaker body. Unfortunately it is not possible to adjust the inclination which is quite comfortable, but it may not be suitable for all situations or all tastes.
Inside we find a 800 mAh battery that allows it to work without being connected to the current. Hours of autonomy are not declared; we managed to make it sound for about 7 hours before seeing it go out. The charging is quite long: connected to a wall power supply requires a dozen hours before returning to the maximum capacity.
Inateck BP2001 as it sounds
Being an economic speaker it is basically useless to do very sophisticated tests to understand the musical performance. In any case, even without detailed analysis on the quality of the sound using the classic set of pieces of music that we use as a test bench, the impression is that this accessory does its duty, and is able to work in a more than decent tone medium-low and medium-high. It loses something on the two extremes of frequencies (the deeper bass is compressed and the highs are not too bright), but in relation to the cost there is little to say: the definition of the sound is generally discrete and in the central part of the arc frequencies, we have a rather pleasant sound. One of the advantages it offers is a generous amplification (Inateck, as 10W states) more than enough to listen to music in a room or, even better, to watch a movie or music videos using it as a stand and speaker together. In this perspective, the sound quality is certainly much higher, more airy and more enveloping, compared to what we can get from the integrated speakers of iPhone, iPad and a large number of mobile devices. Worth noting is a certain distortion, especially on bass, when the sound is maximized.
We also did a test during the telephone call. The speaker faithfully reproduces the voice of our interlocutor who, in turn, told us that the quality of our voice, thanks to the integrated microphone, arrived faithful and distinct.
In conclusion
The Inateck Bluetooth 4.0 BP2001 is an interesting product both for those who simply search for a Bluetooth amplifier, and for those who want a case that also acts as a support for watching movies or music videos. The quality and the power are more than good in relation to the cost and the form factor increases the value of the product; pity only did not have expected different inclinations for use as a video support. If you are looking for a cheap musical accessory, able to work reliably both via wireless and cable, the Inateck BP2001 is a product to be held in absolute consideration.
Pros
- Flexible, wireless and wired connectivity system
- Good materials and design in relation to price
- Sound satisfying, wide and airy
- Good output power
- Long battery life
- Also works as a stand for a tablet
Cons
- Unadjustable tilt
- Remember only one device
- Does not control tracks and volume
Amazon does not lack the Bluetooth speakers: they are for all tastes and all prices, among these there is also someone quite original as the Inateck BP2001 , an interesting, on paper , support for tablet that has Bluetooth connectivity, 3.5 mm jack, internal battery, all for 36 euros, shipping included. We tested it to see how it behaves on the field.
Inateck BP2001, as it is
The device arrives at home in a rather simple cardboard box in which we find a synthetic manual, a Micro USB cable for charging, a cable for the analog connection. The actual speaker is quite small, even if for obvious reasons (it must support a tablet) not very small: 28.2 x 10.6 x 7.2 cm. It is made largely of glossy plastic, although the top where the groove is located to place an iPad or any tablet and even Phablet (works perfectly from the dimensional point of view with an iPhone 6 Plus), is edged in rubber. The front grill is in metal; around we find a silver plastic edge. On the back there is a removable support, which must be used to give greater stability to the box when the cash is used, as mentioned, in support function. The general impression is that it is a product made with an eye to cost, but able to reduce the price by using a simplification of design and a careful eye on materials not too ambitious, but not low quality. Finally, stylistically, we are dealing with a device that is not too original, but still pleasant to see and also to be placed on a bedside table, a desk or in a room.
How it works
The Inateck Bluetooth 4.0 BP2001 is a Bluetooth accessory. Just put it in search mode and it will appear in the list of wireless devices and connecting it will be very easy. It is important to point out that it only remembers one device, so if we want to connect it, for example, to an iPhone and then to an iPad, we will have to search it every time. During our trial we connected it to our Mac, an iPad mini, an iPad Air, an iPad Air 2, an iPhone 5, 6 and 6 Plus without any difficulty whatsoever. However, it is free of controls for tracks and volume; in practice we can use the single key only to play the tracks or pause them. The same key also allows you to answer telephone calls.
On the back we also find an analog connector, a 3.5-inch jack, which will allow us to use it with virtually every single device that has an output of this type, although obviously it is designed to work wirelessly.
We tested the speaker as a support with an iPad Air 2 and in the "stand" function it is definitely stable, thanks to the arm that comes out from the back and, if necessary, it folds into the speaker body. Unfortunately it is not possible to adjust the inclination which is quite comfortable, but it may not be suitable for all situations or all tastes.
Inside we find a 800 mAh battery that allows it to work without being connected to the current. Hours of autonomy are not declared; we managed to make it sound for about 7 hours before seeing it go out. The charging is quite long: connected to a wall power supply requires a dozen hours before returning to the maximum capacity.
Inateck BP2001 as it sounds
Being an economic speaker it is basically useless to do very sophisticated tests to understand the musical performance. In any case, even without detailed analysis on the quality of the sound using the classic set of pieces of music that we use as a test bench, the impression is that this accessory does its duty, and is able to work in a more than decent tone medium-low and medium-high. It loses something on the two extremes of frequencies (the deeper bass is compressed and the highs are not too bright), but in relation to the cost there is little to say: the definition of the sound is generally discrete and in the central part of the arc frequencies, we have a rather pleasant sound. One of the advantages it offers is a generous amplification (Inateck, as 10W states) more than enough to listen to music in a room or, even better, to watch a movie or music videos using it as a stand and speaker together. In this perspective, the sound quality is certainly much higher, more airy and more enveloping, compared to what we can get from the integrated speakers of iPhone, iPad and a large number of mobile devices. Worth noting is a certain distortion, especially on bass, when the sound is maximized.
We also did a test during the telephone call. The speaker faithfully reproduces the voice of our interlocutor who, in turn, told us that the quality of our voice, thanks to the integrated microphone, arrived faithful and distinct.
In conclusion
The Inateck Bluetooth 4.0 BP2001 is an interesting product both for those who simply search for a Bluetooth amplifier, and for those who want a case that also acts as a support for watching movies or music videos. The quality and the power are more than good in relation to the cost and the form factor increases the value of the product; pity only did not have expected different inclinations for use as a video support. If you are looking for a cheap musical accessory, able to work reliably both via wireless and cable, the Inateck BP2001 is a product to be held in absolute consideration.
Pros
- Flexible, wireless and wired connectivity system
- Good materials and design in relation to price
- Sound satisfying, wide and airy
- Good output power
- Long battery life
- Also works as a stand for a tablet
Cons
- Unadjustable tilt
- Remember only one device
- Does not control tracks and volume
