The Bluedee Computer Soundbar is a compact, straightforward PC speaker that’s ideal for small rooms. Its low profile makes it easy to place beneath a monitor or beside a laptop. You can charge and use it without keeping it plugged in, allowing it to double as a portable Bluetooth speaker. It delivers clear, crisp audio that’s strongest in the mid-range tones. Read on to learn more.
The Bluedee Computer Soundbar consists of a single soundbar including two full-range 20W speakers. Those speakers are situated next to mica fiber diaphragms for the sound resonance.
The soundbar itself has a low profile. It measures 18.1 x 3.1 x 2.9 inches, so it fits neatly underneath a monitor or beside a laptop without taking up much space. The design is made of hard plastic with a plastic speaker grille that takes up the whole front section. It weighs two pounds, so it’s very lightweight and portable.
The unit comes with two non-slip feet on each side of the bar. They’re made of foam and have a fair amount of cushioning, which works as a protection against vibrations from the desk. Overall, the Bluedee Soundbar is sturdy and well made.
On the back left side of the device, you’ll find the ports: an AUX In port, a USB port, and a power port. Included in the box are a USB-C charging cable and a 3.5 mm audio cable for connectivity.
The Bluedee Computer Soundbar supports Bluetooth 5.3 by default, but you can plug in a USB flash drive or use the 3.5mm cable connection if you wish. All the controls are located on the left end of the soundbar. Here, you’ll find a power button, a large volume control knob, play and pause buttons, a mode button, and the next track/previous track buttons.
I liked the large volume knob, which let me adjust the sound without moving the soundbar while playing music. However, the mode button and the next/previous track buttons look very similar, making them a bit hard to tell apart.
The soundbar features a 3600mAh battery, and once it’s charged, it stays powered on even when unplugged, allowing you to use it as a portable Bluetooth speaker.
The device has voice notifications that announce the different modes as you change between them. That meant I never had to guess what mode I was in.
To test the Bluedee Computer Soundbar, I first played Paradise by Coldplay followed by All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor. The Bluedee rose to the occasion on both counts, producing clear, crisp audio that was on par with what you’d expect from a quality 2.0 speaker system.
I was surprised at how crisp the audio was in Paradise, considering the Bluedee Soundbar costs well under $100.
The vocals were the hero. The Bluedee delivered them with a warmness that highlighted the mid-range tones. The instrumentals flew over the top of the vocals too, which showcased the soundbar’s treble range.
In All About That Bass, the instrumentals popped above the vocals also, but the bass was pretty light. I had to turn the volume up high to get a response out of it.
You’ll need to keep the volume up anyway to get projection throughout a room since the sound is quite localized. For that reason, the Bluedee Soundbar is better suited to smaller rooms.
On the plus side, the soundbar does a great job of reducing vibrations. Even with the volume cranked up very high, the unit held out on the kind of vibrations that would cause the sound to be muffled.
I also tested the speakers for video conferencing. Voices came through clearly and without distortion, so the soundbar can just as easily be used for work as for music or general PC audio.
After a full charge, the soundbar’s battery lasted for two and a half hours of continuous play. There’s no software app support though, which is a shame because you have to guess how much power you have left.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Bluedee Soundbar. It’s rare to find speakers at this price point with this level of clarity, making the Bluedee a solid choice for anyone looking for a lightweight, portable soundbar for their home PC setup.
While the Bluedee lacks strong bass and dedicated software support, it still offers excellent value at its current price of just $59.
Author: Dominic Bayley
Source: PCWorld
Reviewed By: Editorial Team
