In a market already crowded with wacky and colourful portable Bluetooth speakers, the entry of another upstart is not really surprising anymore; everyone wants a share of the pie. The Boat brand has been launched in India in partnership with Imagine Marketing, the company which also sells House of Marley products here. The Pitcher is the only Bluetooth speaker available under the Boat brand at the moment. The Pitcher needs to prove its mettle considering it is going up against products from established brands such as JBL, Creative and Logitech.
Design and specifications
If the name wasn't indication enough, the shape of the Boat Pitcher drives home the point that this Bluetooth speaker looks like a pitcher. We got a blue unit for review but it is also available in black, and mint green. We quite like the design of the Boat Pitcher as it feels fresh and playful. Additionally, the build quality of the speaker is also pretty good. The Pitcher measures 110x110x113mm and weighs 1.02kg, so it is slightly on the chunkier side.
If the name wasn't indication enough, the shape of the Boat Pitcher drives home the point that this Bluetooth speaker looks like a pitcher. We got a blue unit for review but it is also available in black, and mint green. We quite like the design of the Boat Pitcher as it feels fresh and playful. Additionally, the build quality of the speaker is also pretty good. The Pitcher measures 110x110x113mm and weighs 1.02kg, so it is slightly on the chunkier side.
The outer shell is made of tough plastic and has curves just like an actual pitcher does. A handle-like extension pops out from the front. The button on top can be used to play/pause music and accept calls. Volume up and down buttons are right below it. A microphone sits near the bottom of the handle, surrounded by an LED indicator ring which turns blue (colour coordinated with the outer shell) when the speaker is turned on or is in pairing mode. The speaker grill is on top with a 'Boat' logo imprinted on a metal plate bang in the center. The bottom of the speaker has a rubbery surface that ensures that the Pitcher doesn't topple over easily. The on/off switch is also on the bottom.
Sound Quality
We paired the Boat Pitcher with a Macbook Air and an iPhone 5c over Bluetooth, which was a fairly easy process. We also connected devices to it physically using the provided 3.5mm Aux cable to test the sound quality. We played songs across various genres and also video files to hear how the Pitcher sounds in use.
We paired the Boat Pitcher with a Macbook Air and an iPhone 5c over Bluetooth, which was a fairly easy process. We also connected devices to it physically using the provided 3.5mm Aux cable to test the sound quality. We played songs across various genres and also video files to hear how the Pitcher sounds in use.
You and I by Ingrid Michaelson is an acoustic song for the most part and mainly consists of Michaelson's raspy vocals accompanied by a guitar. The Pitcher reproduces the mid-range frequencies in this song very well and the crisp vocals were a marked departure from the muddy mids we've experienced from many other Bluetooth speakers in the same price range.
The Boat Pitcher doesn't do anything out of the ordinary to create a distinction for itself when compared with the competition. Even so, it is not a bad product by any means. It looks good and produces better-than-average sound, which is more than many other products can pull off.
Price: Rs. 3,990
Pros
- Rich mid-range response
- Colourful design
Cons
- Sub-bass sounds are absent
- Soundstaging is not good
Ratings (Out of 5)
- Design: 4
- Performance: 3
- Value For money: 3.5
- Overall: 3.5
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