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Promate Lumibar vs Soundcore Glow Mini

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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Promate Lumibar

Promate Lumibar

  • 2,200 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • IPX4 rating.
  • 10 W rated output.
  • Charging time: 3–4 hours.
KSh 6,300In Stock
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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
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Promate Lumibar if you want a higher 10 W rated output, a bigger 2,200 mAh battery and a lower price (KSh 620 less). Choose the Soundcore Glow Mini if you want longer rated battery life (12 hours per charge), IP67 water resistance and a longer range (up to 100 m).

Battery capacity

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

Output power

Promate Lumibar
10 W rated output
Soundcore Glow Mini
8 W rated output

Water resistance

Promate Lumibar
IPX4 water and dust resistance
Soundcore Glow Mini
IP67 water and dust resistance

Charging time

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

Multi-Speaker

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Promate Lumibar

  • Higher rated output: 10 W (vs 8 W).
  • Bigger battery: 2,200 mAh (vs 1,800 mAh).
  • Lower price: KSh 6,300 (vs KSh 6,920).
  • Power source: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Soundcore Glow Mini

  • Rated for up to 12 hours per charge (vs 3).
  • IP67 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Longer range: up to 100 m (vs 10 m).
  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable battery.

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PriorityPromate LumibarSoundcore Glow Mini
Output power10 W rated output8 W rated output
Battery capacity2,200 mAh battery1,800 mAh battery
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP67 water and dust resistance
Battery lifeUp to 3 hours per chargeUp to 12 hours per charge
Charging time3–4 hoursApproximately 3 hours with certified 5V 1A adapter

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate LumibarSoundcore Glow Mini
BrandPromateSoundcore
ModelLumibarA3136011
TypePortable Bluetooth SpeakerPortable Bluetooth Speaker
Announced—December 2023
Color—Black

Design

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

Battery & Charging

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

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate LumibarSoundcore 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 LumibarSoundcore Glow Mini
LightshowRGB lighting with 16 modes360° 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 LumibarSoundcore Glow Mini
Frequency Response120 Hz–20 kHz—
Total Power Output10 W8W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio≥80 dB—
Speaker Configuration—Single full-range speaker with passive radiator; 360° sound
Drivers—1 × 1.75-inch full-range driver and one passive radiator
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 LumibarSoundcore 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

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate LumibarSoundcore Glow Mini
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4IP67 dust and water protection; temporary immersion up to 1m for 30min under test conditions; floats
Controls—Power, Bluetooth, PartyCast, light effects, volume and playback buttons; app controls
Placement / Mounting—Portable upright tabletop placement; integrated carrying strap

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationPromate LumibarSoundcore Glow Mini
Speaker / SoundbarPromate LumiBarSoundcore 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

Similarities

  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

In summary

Choose Promate Lumibar for more total output and a larger battery; Soundcore Glow Mini offers longer rated battery life and IP67 water and dust resistance.

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In-stock alternatives

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