The Oraimo Wrap is one of the many portable speakers available from Oraimo. It’s affordable and looks great on the outside, but is it worth your money?
I will cover the design and build quality, controls, connectivity and compatibility, sound quality, and where you can buy it at a discount. At the time of this writing, I’ve been using the Oraimo Wrap for more than almost a year, and here’s what to expect when you get one.
What’s In the Box?
The Oraimo Wrap comes in lovely packaging: a clear, sturdy plastic case at the top and a small green box at the bottom, which I use to store the speaker when I’m not using it.
The packaging includes the speaker, a short Type-C charging cable, and a product manual. It is made of high-quality material and doesn’t easily get destroyed. It’s been almost a year, and I still have mine intact.
Design and Build Quality
The Oraimo Wrap is one of the most affordable Bluetooth speakers within its range. Its lovely design is characterized by a woven silver fabric at the front and a smooth silicon finish at the sides and the back. The speaker is available in black and blue.
The upper part of the speaker has three controls: the play/pause, the volume up, and the volume down button, designed with a raised silicon mould that makes it easy for anyone with fine motor or visual problems to work with when operating the device.
The lower part of the speaker has three sections: the charging port, a memory card slot, and an auxiliary input section for devices without Bluetooth.
Aside from that, the speaker has an LED indicator and a heavy-duty Velcro strap that you can use to carry the speaker around or attach the speaker to a bag, belt, or bicycle when moving around.
Oraimo Wrap Sound Quality
With an audio output of 5W, the Oraimo Wrap has relatively good sound quality, making it a great option for personal use outside or indoors in small rooms. Even at high volume, I did not notice any distortion of the sound quality.
I primarily use this speaker to listen to podcasts and watch movies on my phone and laptop. It is a significant upgrade over the built-in speakers on laptops, phones, and tablets. A similar portable and cheaper speaker for this purpose is the Oraimo Palm.
Based on my experience, the speaker works best in indoor or outdoor areas with minimal noise, like camping trails, trips and picnic sites. I have also enjoyed using it for home workouts as it creates a dynamic and energy-charged workout environment and in my workspace to listen to podcasts and music.
Oraimo Wrap Controls and Ports
Play/Pause: The main functions of the button entail playing and pausing music or anything you are playing through the Bluetooth speaker, powering on the device, and changing the listening modes from FM radio to Bluetooth mode, memory card mode, or AUX mode.
Double-press the play/pause button to switch from one mode to another. To disconnect and re-enter pairing mode to switch from one Bluetooth device to another, simply long-press the play/pause button and the volume up button simultaneously.
Volume Up: The button increases the volume when pressed once and moves to the next track when double-pressed.
Volume Down: Lowers the volume when pressed once and moves to the previous track when double-pressed.
When playing music, to switch to the previous or next track, long-press the volume up or volume down button for about a second. If you are in the FM radio mode, long-pressing either button will change the station.
Available ports on the Oraimo Wrap include AUX input, a memory card slot, and a Type-C charging port. They have a protective cover to protect them from dust and water whenever they are not in use.
Note: To reset the Bluetooth speaker by restoring its factory settings, long-press the play/pause, volume up, and volume down buttons simultaneously.
Battery Life and Charging
The speaker’s battery capacity is 1500 mAh, which ensures you can comfortably use it for several hours without worrying about recharging it.
According to Oraimo and their lab tests, the speaker’s playtime is around 10 hours. Still, based on my medium volume usage, I have noticed that the battery often lasts me approximately six to seven hours.
If you use the speaker at low volume, you are likely to get a few more hours out of it or achieve the 10 hours claimed by Oraimo.
When the battery is low, I generally charge the speaker for approximately 2 hours. You can also continue playing music or using your speaker while charging it because all you need is a Type-C cable.
LED Indicator
| Color | Status |
| Flashing white for a second, then the lights turn off | Confirmation that the device has been turned on |
| Flashing blue slowly | Pairing mode |
| Steady blue | Connected to a device |
| Steady red | Charging |
| Lights off while charging | Fully charged |
Oraimo Wrap Connectivity and Ease of Use
The Oraimo Wrap should be able to connect to most Bluetooth-capable devices without any issues. It’s user-friendly, as it only has three key controls: increase or lower the volume or change the mode from Bluetooth to FM radio or memory card.
It also features voice prompts that I have found helpful in notifying me when the speaker’s battery is low. Since the speaker’s battery lasts a good number of hours (around 6 or 7 hours), the “low battery” voice prompt reminds me to charge the device before it runs out of power during my intended usage, giving me an uninterrupted experience.
It also has an auto shut-off feature, which ensures that the device shuts off after 10 minutes of being on (and on the Bluetooth mode) and is not connected to any Bluetooth device. The speaker will also turn off when connected to the Bluetooth or auxiliary input mode and not in use for about 30 minutes.
I like the auto shut-off feature because I don’t have to worry if I leave the house without disconnecting and turning off the speaker, as it will just turn off on its own after a few minutes of inactivity.
Is the Oraimo Wrap Waterproof?
The speaker is waterproof and dust-resistant. It has an IP67, meaning that it can withstand a few splashes of water here and there or being submerged in water of up to 1 meter for about 30 minutes or less.
Its IP rating indicates that you can comfortably use your speaker at the beach without worrying about sand particles damaging your speaker because it’s “dust-tight” or droplets of water.
While it’s water-resistant, it’s important to note that immersing the speaker in water constantly could potentially damage the threads of the woven fabric covering the speaker over time. The waterproof capability is meant to protect you from accidental ingress, not constant exposure to water and dust.
Oraimo Wrap Downsides
While the speaker has its merits, something I noticed that might be off-putting was the lack of an inbuilt microphone, which made it impossible to receive phone calls while using the Bluetooth speaker. The seal covering the charging port was also a bit hard to dislodge when trying to open it.
Someone struggling with performing daily activities because of arthritis or any other condition that might affect their hands’ fine motor skills could find it a bit challenging to open the seal. In such cases, the opposite end of a pair of tweezers can be used to prod the seal open.
Oraimo Wrap Speaker Specifications
- Bluetooth version—5.1
- Bluetooth range—10m
- Frequency response—90Hz-20KHz
- Audio output—5W
- Waterproof rating—IP67
- Battery capacity—1500mAh
- Playtime—7-10 hours
- Charging port—Type-C
Should You Buy the Oraimo Wrap Speaker?
I would recommend buying the Oraimo Wrap, especially if you are on a budget and looking for an affordable speaker with great sound quality for personal use. It’s also easy to carry, and as the name suggests, you can wrap it around your hand.
You can buy the Oraimo Wrap from the official online shop in Kenya (KES2,600) and Nigeria (NGN26,200). Use the discount codes below to get a special discount on the Oraimo Wrap and any other Oraimo products you want.
- 5% Discount Code Kenya: ABUGA
- 5% Discount Code Nigeria: ABUGA
