With a sale price of about 450,000 VND, Tronsmart Trip 2 is notable for its easy-to-carry design, audio adjustment application and memory card slot, although the sound quality is still limited when opened loudly.

When buying a Bluetooth speaker under 500,000 VND, I prioritize simple things: easy to carry, clear enough sound quality and useful everyday features. Tronsmart Trip 2 meets many of those criteria, especially when priced at about 450,000 VND.

This is a 10W speaker model, IPX7 water resistant and supports separate applications on the phone. What makes me think the product is worth considering is the combination of design, features and price, although I still need to set moderate expectations for the performance of a small speaker.

Compact design, colorful, convenient to carry

Trip 2 has a rectangular body with rounded corners, dimensions 180 × 80 × 41mm and weighs 341g. The speaker's shape is relatively thin, convenient to put in a backpack or bag to take to work or out without taking up much space.

The outer fabric cover combined with rubber edges creates an outdoor look. I like the way the company mixes the colors on the gray version with gold details as highlights; Black, blue and red versions also give buyers more options according to their preferences.

The speaker has built-in straps for carrying or hanging, but this is not a keychain that can be opened and installed directly into the backpack. If you often hang the speaker outside your bag, a removable hook will make operation more convenient.

Trip 2 does not have a decorative color lighting system, instead it has a physical key cluster for direct control and a connection port cover. I appreciate these details more than lighting effects on a product that mainly serves simple music listening needs.

IPX7 standard is a plus point when bringing the speaker to places prone to splashing water or sudden rain. When in use, you still need to close the protective cover and keep the charging port dry before plugging in, instead of considering water resistance as a reason to use the speaker arbitrarily in all conditions.

The sound is just right for a small speaker, the EQ adjustment app is a plus

Inside the Trip 2 is a 42mm full-range speaker incorporating two passive resonant membranes. The bass is present, giving the music rhythm and fullness, but the amount of bass and the ability to go deep is still limited by speaker size.

Listen to music with Tronsmart Trip 2.

The notable point lies in the neat drum sound and clear vocals, suitable for listening to light, pop music or playing background music in the room. To me, this is a more reasonable use than expecting a thin speaker to create thick, strong bass in a large outdoor space.

The default sound quality tends to be a bit muted, while SoundPulse mode helps vocals and instruments become clearer and more distinct. Therefore, the Tronsmart application is worth exploring after connecting the speaker, instead of just turning on the music and using the original settings.

The app has a minimalist interface, not many features to explore, but focuses on the essentials such as viewing battery, controlling music playback and adjusting sound. I appreciate the EQ part because in addition to the available modes, users can also adjust according to their listening taste, instead of just accepting a default sound style.

If you like increased bass or want your vocals to stand out more, custom EQ allows you to balance your performance. However, adjusting the sound still needs to be moderate, because pushing the bass range up high cannot turn Trip 2 into a large speaker with much deeper bass.

The App also supports updating speaker software when a new version is available. For me, the ability to flexibly adjust EQ and update software are two significant plus points at a price of about 450,000 VND, especially when compared to cheap speaker models that only have control buttons on the body.

Trip 2's limitations are more evident when pushing the volume close to maximum: bass does not increase proportionately, while sound can become unbalanced and appear distorted. Keeping the volume moderate will be more reasonable, but if you often have to turn it on at full capacity to hear enough, you should consider a larger speaker.

Many ways to play music, worth considering when about 450,000 VND

In addition to Bluetooth 5.3, Trip 2 has a microSD card slot for independent music playback. I find this a useful device if I want to prepare a playlist, without having to keep my phone connected to the speaker during the listening session.

The speaker also supports connecting two devices and pairing two Trip 2s for stereo playback, separating the left and right channels. These two features serve different needs: connecting two devices helps switch the source, but if you want true stereo, you have to use two speakers.

One point to consider is that the Trip 2 does not have a 3.5mm AUX input, and USB-C is used for charging, not wired audio reception. If you plan to buy speakers to plug directly into your computer, monitor, or old music player, this can be a significant limitation.

Regarding the battery, the company announces a maximum duration of 20 hours at 50% volume, with a capacity of 2,600mAh and a charging time of about 3.5 hours. This is a reference point in the manufacturer's conditions; Usage time will vary depending on volume and content played, especially when frequently played loudly.

At a sale price of about 450,000 VND, Trip 2 has enough reasons to be on the consideration list: 20-hour battery, easy to carry, has an EQ adjustment app, supports software updates, can play from a memory card and stereo pairing. These equipment are suitable for people who need a speaker to listen to music every day and sometimes take it with them when going out.

For me, the appeal of Trip 2 lies in its convenience, long battery life and affordable price, along with understandable limitations on bass and volume. If you accept those points, this is an option worth considering when hunting for a price of about 450,000 VND, with the condition of carefully checking the price after the offer and the warranty policy of the seller.