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Bushnell Wingman Mini Review

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Updated Feb 10, 2024 5:07 AM

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Featuring a remarkably portable design, IPX7-rated submersible waterproof construction, and intuitive physical controls, the Bushnell Wingman Mini is an excellent speaker for the outdoors. However, its sound profile is not neutral and lacks equalizer presets.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Bushnell Wingman Mini is a budget portable Bluetooth speaker that made it to the market in 2023, promising advanced sound and location features for golfers. Like many of the most popular speakers, the Wingman Mini has an IPX7-rated submersible waterproof design, and it floats on water. It has excellent intuitive physical controls for the speakerphone, volume, and music playback. Its mobile app doesn’t have a graphic EQ or preset, though. The Wingman Mini also lacks support for voice assistants. Weighing just 0.4 pounds, it’s portable and connects via Bluetooth. It does not support Wi-Fi, though. Continue reading our review and also check out the best Bluetooth speakers on the market.

Consensus

our Verdict

The Bushnell Wingman Mini speaker is good for the outdoors, thanks to its IPX7-rated submersible waterproof design and floating construction. Music enthusiasts will be disappointed by its unbalanced deep bass-lacking soundscape, which has a slope of 1.21 dB. The 177.0 to 14,100 Hz frequency response range is also narrow. It also downmixes stereo to mono and has a narrow, closed-off soundstage. Its physical controls are easy to use but lack an EQ or presets. It has an exceptional Bluetooth range of 346 feet, Android Bluetooth latency of just 75 ms, and iOS latency of just 28 ms.

However, the speaker can only manage 8.8 hours in battery life and ranks in the bottom quarter of our verified tested Bluetooth speakers. The Wingman Mini doesn’t get very loud, maxing out at just 79.7 dB, although its dynamic range compression of just 0.39 dB means there’s negligible sound deterioration at the highest volume. Additionally, it doesn’t support voice assistants. See our list of the best Bluetooth speakers with microphones if you need a voice assistant.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Excellent build quality
    • With a decent floating IPX7-rated waterproof design, this speaker is excellent for the outdoors and golfing.

  • Remarkably portable design
    • Weighing in at just 0.4 lbs. and featuring a carrying handle, the Bushnell Wingman Mini is easy to carry around.

Reason to Avoid

  • Average sound quality
    • It has a narrow 177.0 Hz to 14.1 kHz frequency response range with a 1.21 slope, and it lacks deep bass.

    • The Wingman Mini mono has a poor soundstage, so it’s not immersive. The speaker also doesn’t get very loud, reaching the top SPL of just 79.7 dB at the maximum volume.

  • Subpar runtime
    • The Bushnell Wingman Mini runs for just 8.8 hours on a single charge, ranking in the bottom quarter of its category of our tested certified speakers.

  • Limited connectivity options
    • While it boasts Bluetooth connectivity, this speaker has no physical 3.5 mm input and doesn’t support Wi-Fi.

Bushnell Wingman Mini Specs

Battery Charge TimeBattery Charge Time
Battery LifeBattery Life10 hrs
Built In MicrophoneBuilt In MicrophoneNo
DepthDepth1.57"
HeightHeight4"
IPX RatingIPX RatingIPX7
SizeSize
Smart AppSmart AppBushnell Golf App
Speaker PairingSpeaker PairingYes
Water ResistantWater ResistantYes
WattageWattage20W
WidthWidth3.2"
Wireless RangeWireless Rangen/a

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The Bushnell Wingman Mini is a budget portable Bluetooth speaker that made it to the market in 2023, promising advanced sound and location features for…

The Bushnell Wingman Mini is a budget portable Bluetooth speaker that made it to the market in 2023, promising advanced sound and location features for golfers. Like many of the most popular speakers, the Wingman Mini has an IPX7-rated submersible waterproof design, and it floats on water. It has excellent intuitive physical controls for the speakerphone, volume, and music playback. Its mobile app doesn’t have a graphic EQ or preset, though. The Wingman Mini also lacks support for voice assistants. Weighing just 0.4 pounds, it’s portable and connects via Bluetooth. It does not support Wi-Fi, though. Continue reading our review and also check out the best Bluetooth speakers on the market.

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Battery Charge Time

1 hrs

5 hrs

Battery Life

10 hrs

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10 hrs

11 hrs

Built In Microphone

No

No

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No

Depth

1.57"

2.9"

3.1"

11"

Height

4"

7.4"

7.3"

13.10"

IPX Rating

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n/a

IPX6

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Size

Smart App

Bushnell Golf App

Bushnell Golf App

Bushnell Golf App

Bose Music

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  • Rtings
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    Category Trust Rating

    64
    The Bushnell Wingman Mini is a portable Bluetooth speaker that’s designed with golfers in mind…. Read More

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    Justin Pires
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    Category Trust Rating

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    The Bushnell WIngman Mini is a tiny, portable Bluetooth speaker with golf GPS capabilities. Read More

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