Oraimo SpaceBox vs SpaceBox Active comes down to ₦25,000 on Oraimo’s official Nigerian store, where the 8W SpaceBox sells for ₦30,900 and the 25W SpaceBox Active for ₦55,900. For that difference you get roughly three times the output, a much bigger battery, IP55 dust and water resistance and the option to pair two units for stereo, while the cheaper SpaceBox keeps the edge on size and quiet-volume battery life.
Both are FM-equipped Bluetooth speakers built for the way many Nigerians actually use a speaker, which is on a desk, in a shop, at a small gathering or on generator nights when there’s no TV. The right one depends less on which is “better” and more on the room you’re filling and how loud you usually play. The comparison below uses Oraimo’s own published specs, since we haven’t tested either speaker hands-on.
| Features | Oraimo SpaceBox (OBS-382) | Oraimo SpaceBox Active (OBS-680) |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 8W | 25W |
| Battery | 1800mAh, 3.7V | 3000mAh, 7.4V |
| Playtime | 5 hrs at max volume, 16 hrs at medium, up to 30 hrs with PlaytimeBoost | 7 hrs at max volume, 14 hrs at medium |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.4, 10m range | Bluetooth 6.0, 10m range |
| Water Resistance | Not confirmed | IP55 dust and water resistance |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Extras | FM radio, microSD slot, call mic, app EQ and LED ring | FM radio, microSD slot, call mic, adjustable bass, treble and voice, two-speaker stereo |
| Weight | 280g | — |
| Size | 146 x 72 x 50mm | 241 x 116 x 93mm |
| Launch Price | ₦30,900 | ₦55,900 |
The SpaceBox Active’s real upgrade is how loud it can stay
Going from 8W to 25W won’t make the Active three times louder to your ears, but it does mean the speaker has far more headroom before it starts to strain. That shows up when you’re filling a sitting room, a salon or a small outdoor space, where the SpaceBox would be pushed to its limit and start to sound thin. If you mostly listen at your desk or beside your bed, that extra headroom will sit unused most of the time.
The battery figures need a little reading, because the two speakers use different voltages. The Active’s 3000mAh pack runs at 7.4V and the SpaceBox’s 1800mAh cell at 3.7V, which works out to roughly 22Wh against about 7Wh of stored energy, so the Active is carrying over three times as much. It spends that on volume, which is why Oraimo quotes 7 hours at full blast for the Active against 5 for the SpaceBox. At medium volume the smaller speaker actually wins, with 16 hours against 14, and Oraimo says its PlaytimeBoost mode can stretch the SpaceBox to 30 hours.
Where the cheaper Oraimo SpaceBox still makes more sense
At 280g and 146mm long, the SpaceBox is the one you can drop into a bag without thinking about it. The Active is 241mm long and noticeably chunkier, and Oraimo doesn’t list its weight, so treat it as something you carry to a spot and leave rather than a speaker that travels everywhere with you. The SpaceBox also works with the oraimo sound app for EQ presets and its LED ring, which some buyers will value more than raw volume.
Both have FM radio, a microSD slot for playing music without a phone, a microphone for calls and USB-C charging, so you aren’t giving up the basics by going cheaper. Oraimo doesn’t list an IP rating for the SpaceBox, though, so keep it away from water and dusty outdoor use. If the speaker is going to a beach, a poolside or a dusty compound, the Active’s IP55 rating is the safer bet.
₦30,900–₦55,900
Official stock
Last checked: 5 October 2026
Oraimo Nigeria's official store prices. The SpaceBox is listed down from ₦34,300 and the SpaceBox Active from ₦62,100. Prices elsewhere may differ.
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Check you’re getting a genuine Oraimo speaker before you pay
Oraimo is one of the most copied brands in Nigerian markets, so the model number is worth checking. The SpaceBox is the OBS-382 and the SpaceBox Active is the OBS-680, and both numbers should appear on the box and the speaker itself. A price far below Oraimo’s own listing is a warning sign, and the same checks we covered for spotting a fake JBL speaker apply here too, especially testing the sound at high volume and pairing it with your phone before money changes hands.
If you’re also replacing your earbuds, our comparison of the Oraimo SpaceBuds 2 and SpaceBuds Pro covers the same kind of trade-off between price and features. And if you need something bigger than the Active for parties, Oraimo’s SpaceBox Pro sits above it at ₦129,900 on the same store.
Buy it if
- SpaceBox Active: you fill a sitting room, shop or small outdoor space
- SpaceBox Active: you want IP55 protection or two-speaker stereo
- SpaceBox: you listen at a desk or bedside at moderate volume
- SpaceBox: you want the smallest, lightest speaker with long battery life at medium volume
Skip it if
- Skip the Active if you rarely turn the volume past half
- Skip the SpaceBox if it'll be used near water or in dusty places
The SpaceBox Active earns its extra ₦25,000 if you play loud or outdoors. For personal listening at sensible volumes, the ₦30,900 SpaceBox does the job and lasts longer between charges.
The practical aim isn’t to buy the loudest speaker you can afford. It’s to match the output to the space you’ll actually use it in, because a 25W speaker that never goes past half volume costs you ₦25,000 for headroom you won’t hear, while an 8W speaker pushed hard every weekend will disappoint you quickly.
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