India, Oct. 13 -- Some speakers are content playing background music. The daWg Banger 420 wants the playlist, the spotlight, and apparently the karaoke mic too.

Priced at Rs 16,999, this party speaker comes with a claimed 350 W RMS output, RGB lights, and a rechargeable wireless microphone. That's a fun pitch from a brand better known for gaming gear. But there's a difference between having party-ready features and actually surviving a long party.

The fabric finish and flashing RGB lights give the Banger 420 a distinctly showy look. You get a built-in handle and detachable strap, but at 5.7 kg and 49 cm wide, this is more "carry to your friend's place" than "throw into a backpack."

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