Huawei Sound Joy

26 h, Battery operated
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Experience the sound of freedom with HUAWEI Sound Joy. Take a hold of the handy strap, put the ultra-portable design in your backpack or cycle bottle cage, and get ready for a new adventure in music.
Light up your favourite tunes with the multi-colour ring on HUAWEI Sound Joy5. See the volume level and track battery life according to the fullness of the ring. The special woven fabric encasing HUAWEI Sound Joy offers a standout, dynamic look and ensures a more comfortable touch. It also provides robust, rugged protection for all your outdoor excursions, and more importantly, lets sounds resonate as they’re meant to be heard. Certified to IP67 water resistance6, HUAWEI Sound Joy can withstand just about any weather conditions you can throw at it, as well as staying protected in up to 1 metre of water. HUAWEI Sound Joy features a loud 79 dBA @ 2 m Devialet 2-way speaker system4 and Devialet SAM technology for aligning the signal and acoustic output pressure. The full range speaker's powerful bass and the tweeter's singing treble fill every corner of the party.

Key specifications

Protection type (IP code)
IP67
Audio Connections
1 x USB-C
Item number
18830728

General information

Manufacturer
Huawei
Category
Bluetooth speakers
Manufacturer no.
55028230
Release date
8.2.2022

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Obsidian Black

Speaker properties

Audio channel
1.0 Channel
Nominal power
20 W
Frequency range
50 - 20000 Hz
Number of speakers
1 x
Durability
Waterproof
Protection type (IP code)
IP67
Speaker principle
2-way
Volume control
Keys
Application range
Consumer / Hi-Fi

Media playback properties

Playback source
External playback device
Audio formats
AAC, 
SBC
Bluetooth version
5.2

Connections

USB ports
USB-C
Audio Connections
1 x USB-C

Display properties

Display properties
Battery status indicator

Power supply

Power supply
Battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Battery life
26 h
Capacity
8800 mAh
Charging time
3 h
Battery size
Device specific

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB-C to USB-A cable

Product dimensions

Shape
Stovepipe hat
Length
7.30 cm
Width
7.30 cm
Height
20.20 cm
Weight
680 g

Package dimensions

Length
26.20 cm
Width
11.40 cm
Height
8.50 cm
Weight
883 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • Huawei
  • 1.Sony
  • 2.Technaxx
  • 3.House of Marley
  • 3.JBL

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • Huawei
  • 1.Xiaomi
  • 2.Marshall
  • 2.Wavemaster
  • 4.B&O

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • Huawei
  • 1.Divoom
  • 2.UE
  • 3.Soundboks
  • 4.Hama
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good80/100
Very good100/100
PCgo Logo
PCgoSingle testReleaseAugust 2022

... In practice, the battery lasts about 23 hours and charges with up to 40 watts - but a power supply unit is not included. The two-way speaker system, developed in cooperation with Devialet, also convinces with high volume and a good, punchy bass. For 130 euros, you can't go wrong.

Good69/100
Rank 11 out of 20Stiftung WarentestBluetooth-Lautsprecher im Test - Die besten Bluetooth-BoxenReleaseAugust 2022

A powerful bass, clearly audible details and a balanced, lively sound - that's what the perfect Bluetooth speaker should sound like. However, good sound quality is not everything: to become a test winner, a speaker should ideally also be easy to use, have a long-lasting battery and offer practical additional functions...

Good69/100
Computer Bild Logo
Rank 6 out of 7Computer BildBluetooth-Lautsprecher im VergleichReleaseAugust 2022
  • PositiveGood to use
  • PositiveLight ring as eye-catcher
  • NegativeSound dull
  • NegativeApp only via detours
  • Negativeshort term

Huawei has taken inspiration from the competition for the appearance of the Sound Joy, but can't quite keep up with the sound. The Sound Joy was developed in cooperation with the French manufacturer Devialet, which is famous for small speaker beasts with brutal bass. The Sound Joy also rumbles considerably, but otherwise sounds rather muffled and nasal...

Very good82/100
Audiovision Logo
AudiovisionSingle testReleaseJuly 2022

The Huawei speaker offers a surprising amount of pressure thanks to open radiators. If the bass wasn't so oversaturated, the device would have the makings of a compact sound miracle.

Good72/100
Audio Logo
AudioSingle testReleaseApril 2022
  • PositiveGood low bass at lower volumes
  • Positivelong battery life
  • Negativetonal tuning a little too warm

For those who spend a lot of time outdoors, the Sound Joy should be a lot of fun thanks to its rechargeable battery. For indoors, there are better solutions.

Without ratingNo rating
PC Welt Online Logo
PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseMarch 2022
  • PositiveImpressive sound - especially in the bass range
  • Positiveelegant look
  • Positive26 hours battery life
  • NegativeNo app for iOS devices
  • NegativeVocals can be shrill at high volumes
  • NegativeNo custom EQ