Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Blackview vs ULTIMEA
Blackview vs ULTIMEA: the differences
| Compare | Blackview ReviewVisitVisit | ULTIMEA ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €149.95 | $65.97 |
| Noise cancelling | YesHas it | No |
| Battery life | 30 hoursHigher | 16 hours |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 to 2 yearsHigher |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
| Markets | DE, FR, IT, PT | US, CA, MX, BR, DE, GB, FR, IT, ES, SE, NL, IE, PL, RO, AT, AU, AE, SA, MY, TH, IN, PH, JP |
| Multi-room | No | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Blackview scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.7.
- Noise cancelling: only Blackview.
- Battery life is higher at Blackview: 30 hours vs 16 hours.
- Warranty is higher at ULTIMEA: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Blackview offers Phone, Chat.
- Products: only Blackview offers New phones, Rugged phones.
- Products: only ULTIMEA offers Soundbars, Speakers, Portable speakers.
- Markets: only Blackview offers PT.
- Markets: only ULTIMEA offers US, CA, MX.
Our verdict on each
Blackview
Blackview suits shoppers who want new and rugged Android phones from a store that also sells audio, gaming and computers, and who value a long returns window over the lowest ticket. Entry sits at €149.95, with an overall score of 9.1 across the categories it sells.
ULTIMEA
ULTIMEA is the low cost way into soundbars, speakers and portable speakers, and it suits buyers who want a cheap entry point and a returns window of 15 to 50 days to test a box at home. Soundbars start at $65.97, and battery life is the part of the package to read closely.
Score breakdown
| Area | Blackview | ULTIMEA |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Entry price of €149.95 sits above Oukitel at $107.99, so the case rests on range, not the lowest ticket. | 9.2HigherSoundbars start at $65.97 and the brand ranks 35 of 64 on price from. |
| Offer | 9.4HigherReturns run 30 days and warranty 12 months, with free delivery that has no minimum spend to clear. | 8.5The range covers soundbars, speakers and portable speakers, with returns of 15 to 50 days and free delivery from $25. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.4Warranty runs 1 to 2 years with an extended warranty sold, and support runs on email, help centre and community only. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Blackview | ULTIMEA |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Not confirmed |
Pick Blackview if, pick ULTIMEA if
Pick Blackview if offer, noise cancelling, and battery life matter most.
Pick ULTIMEA if cost and warranty matter most.
Also worth a look
XRshop - Tienda de Realidad Extendida y Gaming has warranty at 3 years, against 1 year for Blackview and 1 to 2 years for ULTIMEA.
XRshop - Tienda de Realidad Extendida y Gaming reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Blackview | ULTIMEA |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers and soundbars | 3 of 81 | 4 of 81 |
| Electronics stores | 13 of 238 | 16 of 238 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Blackview | ULTIMEA |
|---|---|---|
| Products | New phones, Rugged phones | Soundbars, Speakers, Portable speakers |
| Bluetooth codecs | Aac | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Not confirmed |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2015 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Help centre, Community |
Computers
| Fact | Blackview | ULTIMEA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating systems | Android | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 30 days | 15 to 50 daysHigher |
| Most memory (GB) | 64 | Not confirmed |
| Graphics | Intel | Not confirmed |
Monitors and peripherals
| Fact | Blackview | ULTIMEA |
|---|---|---|
| Highest refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | Not confirmed |
| Panel types | Ips | Not confirmed |
| Wireless peripherals | Yes | Not confirmed |
Gaming gear
| Fact | Blackview | ULTIMEA |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Standalone | Not confirmed |
Electronics stores
| Fact | Blackview | ULTIMEA |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Computers, Phones, Audio, Gaming, Refurbished | Audio, Tv, Refurbished |
| Free delivery threshold | €0 | $25 |
| Extended warranty | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Blackview | ULTIMEA | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 30 hoursbelow the median | 16 hourslowest quarter | 45.5 hours |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 1 to 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 64 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Blackview
Pros
- Returns of 30 days rank near the top of the brands tracked, at 2 of 42.
- Support covers email, phone, chat, the help centre and the community through email, phone and chat, so replies can come by whichever route suits.
- Store categories span computers, phones and audio, so phones, audio, gaming and computers sit together.
Cons
- Entry price of €149.95 sits above Oukitel at $107.99, so it is not the cheapest way in.
- Warranty of 12 months places Blackview mid-table on cover length, at 12 of 33.
- Multiroom is a no, so the audio range does not cover whole-home linking.
ULTIMEA
Pros
- Soundbars start at $65.97, and the brand ranks 35 of 64 on entry price.
- The catalogue covers soundbars, speakers and portable speakers, so a soundbar and a portable speaker come from the same seller under the same 1 to 2 years cover.
- Returns run 15 to 50 days, so a soundbar can be tried at home before you keep it.
Cons
- Noise cancelling is not part of the range, so a ULTIMEA soundbar plays rather than quiets a room.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so a fault on a portable speaker has to be reported in writing.
- Battery life of 16 hours on the party speaker ranks 54 of 61, the weaker part of the package.
Who each suits
Blackview
Who it suits
- Shoppers buying a rugged phone and expecting a straightforward returns window
- Buyers who want phones, audio, gaming and computers under the same roof
- Android users happy with Android as the only platform
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on the tightest budget, who may find Oukitel cheaper at $107.99
- Shoppers who want foldables or refurbished handsets, since Mozillion lists new phones, refurbished phones and foldables
- Audio buyers who need multiroom linking, since multiroom is a no here
ULTIMEA
Who it suits
- New buyers who want soundbars, speakers and portable speakers from one seller, with a returns window of 15 to 50 days to try a set at home.
- Shoppers on a budget who would rather order now and listen than compare battery figures, since soundbars start at $65.97.
- Anyone keeping a speaker for a long time who wants the option of an extended warranty on top of 1 to 2 years.
Who should look elsewhere
- Headphone and earbud buyers, because Skullcandy lists headphones, earbuds and speakers and ULTIMEA's range is soundbars, speakers and portable speakers.
- Turntable and hi-fi shoppers, because JBL lists headphones, earbuds and speakers and Edifier lists headphones, earbuds and speakers while ULTIMEA stays with soundbars, speakers and portable speakers.
- Noise cancelling buyers, because the range does not offer it and JBL spans headphones, earbuds and speakers instead.
Current offers
Questions about each
Blackview
What does a Blackview phone cost at the entry price?+
Phones start at €149.95. That is the lowest figure across the smartphone range, and it sits above Oukitel at $107.99. Buyers shopping purely on the entry ticket will find cheaper options elsewhere, while those weighing the full range have more to pick from here.
How long do I have to return a Blackview handset?+
Returns run 30 days from the refund policy, which places Blackview at 2 of 42 brands tracked. That is among the longer windows in the group, and it gives room to change your mind after a handset arrives rather than rushing a decision on the day of delivery.
ULTIMEA
How much does a ULTIMEA soundbar cost?+
Soundbars start at $65.97, and the brand places 35 of 64 on entry price in this group. That is the figure you meet first in the soundbars range, before any extended warranty or added accessory.
Can I return a ULTIMEA speaker if I do not like it?+
Returns run 15 to 50 days, so the window depends on the product and the reason. Soundbars, speakers and portable speakers all sit in soundbars, speakers and portable speakers, and each purchase is handled under the same published return and refund terms.