Skip to content

Speaker comparison

Promate Lumitower vs Soundcore Glow Mini

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

Compared products
01Selected
Promate Lumitower

Promate Lumitower

  • 2,200 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • 8 W rated output.
  • Charging time: 3–4 hours.
  • TWS pairing of two speakers.
KSh 6,000In Stock
Add to cart
02
Soundcore Glow Mini

Soundcore Glow Mini

  • About 278 g.
  • 1,800 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • No fast-charge protocol specified.
KSh 6,920In Stock
Add to cart

Add to comparison

2 spaces available

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9KSh 28,000
Anker Soundcore Select 4 GoKSh 3,240
JBL Boombox 4KSh 62,500
JBL GripKSh 13,800
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5KSh 38,500
Xiaomi Sound Outdoor 30WKSh 8,250
JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300WKSh 44,000
2 of 4 products

Our quick verdict

Choose the Promate Lumitower if you want a bigger 2,200 mAh battery and a lower price (KSh 920 less). Choose the Soundcore Glow Mini if you want longer rated battery life (12 hours per charge) and a longer range (up to 100 m).

Battery capacity

Promate Lumitower
2,200 mAh battery capacity
Soundcore Glow Mini
1,800 mAh battery capacity

Charging time

Promate Lumitower
3–4 hours
Soundcore Glow Mini
Approximately 3 hours with certified 5V 1A adapter

Multi-Speaker

Promate Lumitower
TWS pairing of two speakers
Soundcore Glow Mini
TWS with another Glow Mini

USB

Promate Lumitower
USB flash-drive playback, up to 64 GB
Soundcore Glow Mini
USB-C charging

Lightshow

Promate Lumitower
RGB light effects
Soundcore Glow Mini
360° body lighting synchronised

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Promate Lumitower

  • Bigger battery: 2,200 mAh (vs 1,800 mAh).
  • Lower price: KSh 6,000 (vs KSh 6,920).
  • Power source: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Soundcore Glow Mini

  • Rated for up to 12 hours per charge (vs 3).
  • Longer range: up to 100 m (vs 10 m).
  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable battery.

What matters most to you?

Choose any priorities

How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityPromate LumitowerSoundcore Glow Mini
Battery capacity2,200 mAh battery1,800 mAh battery
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Battery lifeUp to 3 hours per chargeUp to 12 hours per charge
Charging time3–4 hoursApproximately 3 hours with certified 5V 1A adapter
Multi-SpeakerTWS pairing of two speakersTWS with another Glow Mini
USBUSB flash-drive playback, up to 64 GBUSB-C charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate LumitowerSoundcore Glow Mini
BrandPromateSoundcore
ModelLumitowerA3136011
TypePortable Bluetooth SpeakerPortable Bluetooth Speaker
Announced—December 2023
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate LumitowerSoundcore Glow Mini
Dimensions—Approximately 76 × 76 × 93mm
Weight—Approximately 278g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate LumitowerSoundcore Glow Mini
Battery3.7 V / 2200 mAh lithium-ion 186501800mAh / 3.7V

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate LumitowerSoundcore Glow Mini
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range10 mUp to 100m / 328ft under suitable conditions; obstacles and interference reduce range
USBUSB flash-drive playback; up to 64 GB; MP3 and MP4USB-C charging; no charging output for other devices
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingTWS pairing of two speakersTWS with another Glow Mini; PartyCast 2.0 with more than 100 compatible speakers
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs—SBC decoding
Wi-Fi—Not supported; Bluetooth audio
Wired Inputs—No AUX audio input
HDMI—Not supported
Microphone / Guitar Inputs—No external microphone or guitar input; built-in microphone for calls
App Support—soundcore app for EQ, lights, firmware, volume and settings

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate LumitowerSoundcore Glow Mini
LightshowRGB light effects360° body lighting synchronised with music; button/app selection; can be switched off
Special FeaturesTF memory-card playbackFloatable design; automatic power-off and firmware update via app; charge-and-play supported
Voice Assistant—No standalone voice-assistant system specified; connected-phone functions depend on phone
Party Features—PartyCast 2.0 synchronised sound and lighting; TWS stereo; additional speakers separate
Home Cinema Features—No HDMI or dedicated home-cinema system

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate LumitowerSoundcore Glow Mini
Drivers66 mm driver1 × 1.75-inch full-range driver and one passive radiator
Frequency Response40 Hz–18 kHz—
Total Power Output8 W8W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio≥80 dB—
Speaker Configuration—Single full-range speaker with passive radiator; 360° sound
Audio Channels—Single speaker; stereo when paired with another Glow Mini through TWS
Sound Modes / EQ—soundcore app: Signature, Voice, Balance and Treble Boost presets; EQ adjustments; BassUp
Audio Features—360° sound; integrated microphone for calls; music-synchronised lighting

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate LumitowerSoundcore Glow Mini
Power SourceRechargeable lithium-ion battery; 5 V / 500 mA chargingBuilt-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging at 5V 1A
Battery Life2–3 hoursUp to 12h at 50% volume with lights and BassUp off; approximately 6h with lights and BassUp on at 50%
Charging Time3–4 hoursApproximately 3 hours with certified 5V 1A adapter
Fast Charging—No fast-charge protocol specified; rated 5V 1A input
Charging Port—USB-C

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate LumitowerSoundcore Glow Mini
Speaker / SoundbarPromate LumiTowerSoundcore Glow Mini
Subwoofer—No separate subwoofer supplied
Remote Control—No remote control supplied
Power Cable—60cm USB-C to USB-C cable; wall charger not included
Audio / HDMI Cable—No AUX or HDMI cable supplied
Documentation—Quick Start Guide including warranty card and safety sheet

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate LumitowerSoundcore Glow Mini
Controls—Power, Bluetooth, PartyCast, light effects, volume and playback buttons; app controls
Water & Dust Resistance—IP67 dust and water protection; temporary immersion up to 1m for 30min under test conditions; floats
Placement / Mounting—Portable upright tabletop placement; integrated carrying strap

Similarities

  • Both are rated at 8 W.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

In summary

Choose Soundcore Glow Mini for longer rated battery life and a longer range; Promate Lumitower offers a larger battery at a lower price.

Back to compared products ↑

In-stock alternatives

Promate LumibarFor Promate LumitowerPromate LumibarView product ↗Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker MiniFor Promate LumitowerXiaomi Bluetooth Speaker MiniView product ↗Soundcore Mini 3 ProFor Soundcore Glow MiniSoundcore Mini 3 ProView product ↗Xiaomi Smart Speaker (IR Control, UK)For Soundcore Glow MiniXiaomi Smart Speaker (IR Control, UK)View product ↗

Menu
Need Help? +254 112891117
Back to Top

My Cart