Devialet Mania

Portable design with decent battery life ; Adaptive sound based on environment ; Devialet's version of 'affordable' ; Bassy, authoritative sound

Pricey considering the competition ; Design may divide opinion ; App needs more EQ control ; Lacks treble by default

A robust build that brings the bass is the main take-away here. And to see Devialet diversifying its range to appeal to a wider audience is surely a sign of the times. In the end the Mania is a capable portable speaker, although its bass-heavy approach...

Powerful room-filling sound ; Bass in spades ; Beautiful design ; Alexa smarts on board

No aptX/aptX HD ; Battery life could be better ; Expensive - and charging plate costs extra

The Devialet Mania is a small speaker that packs a punch. Its hi-fi roots are clear, but this is not a speaker for purists - there are lashings of bass and a rich, full-bodied sound that commands centre stage wherever it is.

Scale and bass presence beyond its size ; Good portability and battery life ; Detailed and controlled sound

Lop-sided, bottom-heavy sound ; Restricted streaming options ; Equally restricted control app

The sound is bigger and bassier than you might be expecting – is that an entirely good thing?

Scale and bass presence beyond its size ; Good portability and battery life ; Detailed and controlled sound

Lop-sided, bottom-heavy sound ; Restricted streaming options ; Equally restricted control app

The sound is bigger and bassier than you might be expecting – is that an entirely good thing?