Mivi is an emerging homegrown brand that is creating a strong product base with consumer electronics and digital accessories in India. The brand has released a bunch of soundbars and wireless speakers for the budget-conscious masses in the country. The Mivi Fort S24 is one of the latest soundbars by the brand that brings some modern features such as wireless connectivity, studio-quality bass, and support for voice-based digital assistants such as Siri and Google
We at Giznext have received the Mivi Fort S24 review unit and have been testing its performance since the last few weeks. Priced at Rs. 1,999, the Mivi Fort S24 can be purchased online via Flipkart and Mivi’s official India website. But is it only the cheaper price tag that makes it worth buying or the audio performance as well? We have shared our feedback below. Take a look:
Mivi Fort S24 Review: Design
The Mivi Fort S24 isn’t like any other bulky or big soundbar that would require a large space to fit. Its portable design lets you place it easily on any tabletop beside your TV. It features a standard bar design that isn’t too large. The soundbar is entirely made of plastic with fabric mesh up front covering the speaker area. The dual tone effect with the fabric and the plastic body gives it a premium appeal.
The lightweight form factor is another positive aspect of the Fort S24’s design. You can easily lift it up with a single hand and would hardly feel any heft. The control keys are placed on the top of the speaker from where you can control the volume, play/pause, and mute the audio. The connectivity ports are at the back of the speaker.
It has the power on/ off key, AUX in port, a TF/ USB card reader, and the DC 5V USB Type-C port. The keys are swift with functionality and the clicks aren’t stiff which we liked. Overall, the Mivi Fort S24’s design is decent and falls in line with modern-day requirements.
Mivi Fort S24: Audio Performance
The Mivi Fort S24 are equipped with dual passive radiators that collectively fire a 24W output. The loudness levels are decent for a small to mid-sized room. Mivi hasn’t revealed the frequency response range offered by the Fort S24.
However, the output is good overall if you keep the volume levels medium with this soundbar. We have paired this soundbar with one of the smart TVs and the performance has been up to the mark. While you wouldn’t have any issues with the audio quality and lower and mid-levels, pumping it up to the max could hamper the listening experience.
That’s because the audio seems muddy and muffled when the volume levels are loudest. You’ll be satisfied with the output at around 70 to 80 percent. The soundbar’s bass levels are also decent. It isn’t super punchy but does its job fine. The output is slightly better when you use an AUX cable rather than the wireless. But you’ll be able to notice that only if you are a hardcore audiophile.
Mivi Fort S24: Pairing And Other Features
The Mivi Fort S24 comes with Bluetooth 5.1 wireless technology. You can connect this soundbar wirelessly with not just smart TVs but also smartphones, tablets, and laptops/ PCs. The pairing process isn’t tricky, you just need to switch it on and look for the device name in the Bluetooth settings.
The connectivity range is standard of up to 10 meters. If you keep the soundbar too far from the TV or any other connected device, you’ll experience intermittence in the audio. Besides wireless connectivity, the soundbar also offers a wired connectivity option using an AUX cable.
Additionally, you can also connect a USB drive or a microSD card to play music offline without connecting it to any other source. The soundbar also comes with digital assistant support. You can use both Google Assistant and Siri to give voice commands.
Mivi Fort S24: Battery Backup
The Fort S24’s battery capacity Is also not specified by the company. However, the brand claims a backup of around six hours on a single charge. The claims are somewhat accurate if you play this soundbar at around 70 to 80 percent volume. If you have paired it wirelessly with the TV or any other compatible device and are playing volume at maximum levels, the backup is around four to five hours.
Mivi Fort S24: Verdict
The Mivi Fort S24 is amongst the cheapest soundbars available in India. The company has not just focused on affordable pricing but also on features. It is one of the few soundbars in India that retails at Rs. 2,000 and offers multiple connectivity options and digital assistant support. The sound performance is decent and so is the battery backup. If you are on a budget constraint, the Fort S24 makes for a decent pick in its segment.
