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A Box Called Lowdi Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Audio output power:?Battery life:8 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:4.0Weight:226 g

A Box Called Lowdi Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 57% of portable speakers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 50%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

32%

7.6

Audio

20%

5.6

Battery

18%

7.1

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Controls

3%

9.7

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–²Better than 52%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £90
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker A Box Called Lowdi

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

32%

7.6

Audio

20%

5.6

Battery

18%

7.1

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Controls

3%

9.7

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
A Box Called Lowdi has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 59.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
4
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 8 hours which is shorter than that of 68.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.6% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,200 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 81.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IPX4
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
?
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
yes
This portable speaker resists accidental impacts. 67.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
?
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
?
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
226 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 226 g which is lighter than that of 87.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
5.8 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 5.8 cm which is shorter than that of 89.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Width
?
Depth
4.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 4.5 cm which is shallower than that of 87.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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A Box Called Lowdi vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 574 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (226 g vs 800 g).
    226 g vs 800 g
  • 6.6 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    5.8 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 3.8 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • 574 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (226 g vs 800 g).
    226 g vs 800 g
  • 6.6 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    5.8 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 3.8 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1,400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 4.21x less popular
    A Box Called Lowdi is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 7 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    2012 vs 2019
  • 4.21x less popular
    A Box Called Lowdi is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1,400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 7 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    2012 vs 2019

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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bustedwallet.com
13/12/2012
Summary of the review
Lowdi Bluetooth Speaker | Busted Wallet
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gonzague.me
07/01/2013
Summary of the review
Review: Lowdi Bluetooth Speaker - Gonzague Dambricourt
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20minutes.fr
18/04/2013
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Review: Lowdi, the portable speaker competing with the Jambox?
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igen.fr
27/01/2014
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Lowdi Bluetooth Speaker Review - iGeneration
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leganerd.com
29/07/2013
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bright.nl
25/11/2012
Summary of the review
First impression: Lowdi Bluetooth speaker
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about A Box Called Lowdi

  • Ultra-compact and highly portable layout, matching the length of a pencil
  • Rugged, scratch-resistant rubber casing providing good durability
  • Includes a convenient carrying pouch and an AUX cable in the box
  • Offers a decent 8 hours of continuous battery playback time
  • Equipped with aptX audio software for clean wireless streaming
  • Features physical on-device buttons for easy volume control

What customers don't like about A Box Called Lowdi

  • Relatively low audio output power at only 2 x 3 Watts
  • Lacks deep bass performance compared to larger speakers due to small driver units
  • Uses an older Bluetooth 4.0 version which lacks advanced multipoint or fast pairing features
  • Missing a built-in passive radiator to enhance low frequencies
  • Lacks a companion app, stereo pairing capabilities, or voice prompts

Verdict

A Box Called Lowdi is a compact and highly portable wireless speaker featuring dual 3-watt drivers that deliver a total audio output of 6W and up to 85 decibels at 0.5 meters. Operating on Bluetooth 4.0 with AD2P+ aptX audio software, it provides up to 8 hours of continuous playtime per charge via its rechargeable mini-USB battery. Its primary pros include an extremely sturdy, scratch-resistant, rubberized impact-resistant casing for extra durability, excellent sound loudness for its size, and the inclusion of an auxiliary input alongside a dedicated carrying case and audio cables. However, notable cons include its outdated Bluetooth 4.0 standard, limited physical controls consisting of only three buttons, and a relatively short 8-hour battery capacity compared to newer market alternatives.

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