To download songs to your device, you must have a Spotify Premium account ($10/month). You can get around this, however, by creating a playlist for an album or artist, then syncing that via the companion smartphone app. Unfortunately, you still can’t download complete albums or individual tracks. Just like the original Mighty, the Vibe works only with Spotify and allows you to only sync playlists or podcasts. But, since using the Vibe, I haven’t experienced a single hiccup in the signal, even with the player clipped to the back of my waistband.

With the first version, I found it best to clip the player to the shoulder strap of my backpack during run commutes to the office to avoid any connectivity troubles. And, when you’re using wireless headphones, you won’t experience any dropouts. This second-generation model will play for more than five hours on a single charge, whether you’re using Bluetooth headphones or have an old-school pair of ’buds plugged into the 3.5mm jack (which doubles as the charging port). Mighty Vibe comes in three colors: zazzy black, gully blue, and mooshu red.

Mighty vibe