The Malmo speaker comes with the option to connect via Bluetooth, NFC or a 3.5 mm aux cable. The device will ask you to you select which connection mode you need; confusingly, instead of the standard Bluetooth symbol, this option is marked ‘BT’, but it pairs up easily and even allows you to answer calls whilst connected (although a speaker system blasting my mum’s voice as she describes her cat’s latest kill is something that I and my neighbours could have done without!)

My first impression of the Malmo was that it had a cool design, with smooth edges and a brushed aluminium finish on top. However, when it comes to speakers, what matters is the sound. The Malmo produces a round, punchy bass and rich, clear mid-tones. When the volume is turned right up, the high tones acquire a buzz behind them, but you don’t have to turn it down too far to get a more level sound. Even so, that booming bass can often swallow up the high range.

The button panel on the top of the Malmo isn’t very responsive, and there are no satisfying lights or click sounds to indicate that it has registered a command, which I found a little frustrating. Thankfully, it does also come with a remote control that was far more responsive.

It’s a shame that the Malmo doesn’t a have battery mode, as this limits where it can be used. It doesn’t quite produce the room-filling sound that you would get with a sound bar, and doesn’t have the portability of our other Bluetooth speaker, so I’m not sure if it would ever have a place in our home.

Saying that, it is a solid speaker that is good value for money and could also be an ideal companion for a computer, especially if you like your thumping bass. RRP £100

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4.5 out of 5

Pros

Looks stylish

Built in USB charging port to charge your phone/device

Two three-inch drivers and 30 Watts produce rich bass and mid-tones

Remote control

Easy setup

Good value for money

Cons

Has to be plugged into the mains

High end gets swallowed by the bass at high volumes

Buttons on the speaker aren’t very responsive