Pablo Designs Uma Mini Sound Lantern – Portable LED Light + Bluetooth Speaker

Uma’s light and sound in a lantern small enough to take anywhere: IP55 weather resistance, up to 20 hours of light, and party mode that links up to 24 lanterns.

Uma Mini takes every cue from its big sister: a diffused glowing body, 360° high-fidelity sound and a tan leather strap, in an 8.4-inch lantern that goes anywhere. Its warm 2000K light has three soft levels, touch-sensitive volume streams music over Bluetooth, and party mode pairs up to 24 Uma Minis to play together. It is rated IP55 for outdoor use and recharges by USB-C in up to 3 hours.

Designed with Milan-based designer Carmine Deganello, Pablo Pardo and the Pablo Studio, it comes with a protective cotton bag.

Meet the designer

Carmine Deganello and Pablo Pardo with the Pablo Studio

Designer, Amsterdam and Milan · Pablo Designs, San Francisco

Carmine Deganello works between Amsterdam and Milan, and his process starts with materials and hands-on experiments. A long-time Pablo collaborator (Solis was his first lamp for the brand), he has shown work at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan and the MAK in Vienna. Pablo Pardo, who founded the company in San Francisco in 1993, guided the design. It was developed in San Francisco by the Pablo Studio, the company’s in-house team of makers and inventors.

In the press: The New York Times (2023).

Specifications

• Brand: Pablo Designs (San Francisco, since 1993)
• Model: Uma Mini
• Designers: Carmine Deganello and Pablo Pardo with the Pablo Studio
• Type: Portable, rechargeable LED lantern with Bluetooth speaker
• Dimensions: 8.4 in (21.4 cm) tall; 4 in (10 cm) base
• Finish: Matte White with gray fabric; tan leather strap
• Materials: Diffused polycarbonate lens, polyester fabric, silicone base, leather strap; protective cotton bag with leather cord
• Light output: 100 lumens maximum
• Power: 4 W light; 8 W maximum speakers
• Color temperature: 2000K warm white
• Color rendering: 90 CRI
• Dimming: 3 soft light levels
• Sound: 360° high-fidelity sound, Bluetooth, touch volume control; party mode pairs up to 24 units
• Battery: Up to 20 hours light only, 15 hours light and music
• Charging: USB-C rapid charging, up to 3 hours; 6 ft (183 cm) cable
• IP rating: IP55 (indoor and outdoor use)
• Certifications: CE, ETL
• Warranty: 1 year from Pablo Designs
• Item numbers (MPN): UMA MINI

Features

• Party mode: link up to 24 Uma Minis over Bluetooth to play in sync.
• Weather resistant: IP55 for patios, poolsides and garden parties.
• Long battery: up to 20 hours of light, 15 with music.
• USB-C rapid charging: full in up to 3 hours.
• Compact and portable: 8.4 inches tall with a leather strap and cotton travel bag.

Best for

Garden parties, poolsides, balconies, restaurant lounges, hotel rooms and travel. Light a whole terrace with the Uma Mini 3-Pack, or step up to the larger Uma Sound Lantern.

Who this is not for

• Anyone needing reading light: Uma Mini gives 100 lumens of ambient glow.
• Anyone who wants adjustable color temperature: it is a fixed warm 2000K.
• Submersion: IP55 resists dust and water jets, not immersion.

Why we carry it

MetropolitanDecor is an authorized Pablo Designs retailer, curating design-led lighting since 2009. Uma Mini is the piece we suggest for people who entertain outdoors: it is weatherproof, long-running and, with party mode, scales from a balcony to a whole garden. Pablo Designs has made lighting in San Francisco since 1993.

Buy once: durability and care

Uma Mini is rated IP55 against dust and water jets, and it carries a one-year Pablo Designs warranty. Our care advice: wipe the lens and base with a damp cloth, let it dry before charging, store it in its cotton bag when traveling, and recharge it every few months when not in use.

Downloads for specifiers

• Uma spec sheet (PDF)
• Uma brochure (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Uma Mini battery last?

Up to 20 hours with light only and up to 15 hours with light and music. USB-C rapid charging takes up to 3 hours.

What is Uma Mini party mode?

Party mode pairs up to 24 Uma Minis over Bluetooth so music plays across all of them at once, ideal for a garden or restaurant terrace.

Is the Uma Mini waterproof?

It is rated IP55, protected against dust and water jets for outdoor use. Don’t submerge it.

How big is the Uma Mini?

8.4 inches (21.4 cm) tall with a 4-inch (10 cm) base.

What is the difference between Uma and Uma Mini?

Uma is larger with more light (190 lumens), dimmable 2700K–2000K and a bigger speaker; Uma Mini is smaller, IP55 weather resistant, has a longer battery and links up to 24 units in party mode.

Can I buy Uma Mini in a set?

Yes, the Uma Mini 3-Pack gives you three lanterns ready for party mode.

Trade & project orders

Interior designers, architects and hospitality buyers can join the MetropolitanDecor trade program for trade pricing. We also prepare quotes for multi-unit and project orders; contact us with your quantities and finishes.

Shipping

Ships in 2–3 business days.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.