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Xiaomi Japan introduces new color options for its Bluetooth speakers, "Xiaomi Sound Outdoor" and "Xiaomi Sound Pocket," available from November 12.
"Xiaomi Sound Outdoor" now comes in gold and green, featuring 30W output, a subwoofer, dual passive radiators, and up to 12 hours of battery life.
"Xiaomi Sound Pocket" adds pink and blue-gray hues, offers 5W output, compact design, and a maximum battery runtime of 10 hours.
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