Ruark MR1

528 reviews

Apr, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 528 reviews of Ruark MR1. The average rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the price and design. The size and usability also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Ruark MR1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Ruark MR1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

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Ruark MR1 Mk2 review: Versatile, expensive, and essential

A sleek design puts incredible sound on your desk

Premium aesthetic and build quality ; Incredible sound quality ; Simple control dial user interface ; Helpful complementary remote ; Versatile connectivity

Expensive at £349 ; Only two color options ; Additional £69 battery packs needed for mobile use ; Only Bluetooth 4.0

The Ruark MR1 Mk2 speakers take your desk audio to the next level with incredible sound quality, impressive ease of use, versatile connectivity options, and a sleek, premium design. The price may sting, but they’re worth every penny.

Dec, 2022

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Expert review by : Mikael Hansen (lbtechreviews.com)

Review: Ruark MR1 Mk2 | Slender Charmer Ruark MR1 Mk2

The Ruark speakers are both small and versatile, but will come to the most important things shortly.

Sleek design and trustworthy quality with good user-friendliness, relatively rich and warm sound considering size.

No USB or turntable input, some grey sound and anaemic dynamics with limited ability to engage.

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Simon Lucas (techradar.com)

Ruark MR1 MkII review: the best small stereo Bluetooth speakers

Sumptuous stereo sound without the bulk

Open, articulate and full-scale sound ; Impressively thorough specification ; Built and finished to a high standard

No USB input or Wi-Fi ; Speakers are connected to each other

The Ruark MR1 MkII might be small in stature and, to lesser extent, price – but on a pound-for-pound basis, there’s no better way to transform the sound of an office or small room.

Apr, 2023

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Expert review by : Thomas Bartlett (gadgetguy.com.au)

Review: Ruark MR1 Mk2 stereo Bluetooth speakers (review)

Bluetooth speakers are a dime a dozen. And most of them are hampered by one design flaw. Although “stereo”, both speakers are usually in one little box.

Stylish, good sound quality, produce a surprisingly “large” sound, Bluetooth aptX codec support from some Android phones, optical and analogue inputs, single speaker mode

Can run out of oomph at high volumes in larger rooms

Jun, 2018

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Expert review by : hodg100 (avforums.com)

Ruark MR1 Bluetooth Speaker System Review

Mark Hodgkinson takes Ruark's compact Bluetooth speaker system for a spin. And he doesn't want to give them back.

Great build quality ; aptX Bluetooth capability ; Onboard amplification ; Sound is gorgeous

Could use more inputs

Mar, 2014

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Excellent service

Everyone I spoke to gave well informed and knowledgeable advice to the needs and requirements I presented. I paid a bit more than I intended as my first choice products were delayed longer than first thought. I am though very happy with the quality of...

Mar, 2022

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Versatility

Wanted a bluetooth speaker but at the same time wanted to play vinyl, cds and tapes from old hifi equipment. With a couple of extra cables and now a battery pack these speakers give amazing versatility and fantastic sound. Absolutely no criticisms,...

Mar, 2022

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

The sound is what's great

The features are great but that's not what's important. What's important is how these tiny speakers sound. Downsizing to a small appartment these speakers replaced a pro audio setup with Yamaha HS5s and HS8S subwoofer. Of course you're not gonna get...

Mar, 2022

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