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Atlantic Technology Nexa 1 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Audio output power:60.00 WBattery life:15 hoursIP rating:IPX5Bluetooth version:5.3Weight:2600 g

Atlantic Technology Nexa 1 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.

Atlantic Technology Nexa 1
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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Score components

80%

7.4

Technical score

20%

6.8

User score

â–²Better than 83% of portable speakers
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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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Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 82%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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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Score components

32%

7.7

Audio

20%

7.6

Battery

18%

7.5

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Controls

3%

8.1

Design

3%

5.1

Smart features

★Better than 92%
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 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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Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

3.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Atlantic Technology Nexa 1

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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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Score components:

32%

7.7

Audio

20%

7.6

Battery

18%

7.5

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Controls

3%

8.1

Design

3%

5.1

Smart features

7.4
User score
User score
6.8/ 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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Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

3.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
3.5/ 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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Popularity:
Atlantic Technology Nexa 1 has a popularity score of 3.5 points, which is lower than 53% of products in this category.
3.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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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Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

8.0
Audio output power
60 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 60 W which is higher than that of 79.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
66 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 66 mm which is larger than that of 72.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
2
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
20 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 20 Hz which is lower than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 14% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5.3 which is newer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
100 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 100 m which is longer than that of 98.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.3% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
Bluetooth LE Audio
?
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Battery life
15 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 15 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
6,600 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 6,600 mAh which is larger than that of 90% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
10 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 10 W which is higher than that of 44.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 26.1% of portable speakers.
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
IPX5
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX5 which provides worse ingress protection than 62.3% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 15.3% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
?
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
2,600 g
This portable speaker weighs 2,600 g which is heavier than that of 76.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Height
9.525 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 9.525 cm which is shorter than that of 63.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
?
Depth
7.112 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 7.112 cm which is shallower than that of 62.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Atlantic Technology Nexa 1 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 90 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (100 m vs 10 m).
    100 m vs 10 m
  • 40 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20 W).
    60 W vs 20 W
  • 4,000 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (6,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    6,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • 16 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (66 mm vs 50 mm).
    66 mm vs 50 mm
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 5.9% better value for money
    Atlantic Technology Nexa 1 offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (7.99 vs 7.5).
    7.99 vs 7.55
  • 40 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20 W).
    60 W vs 20 W
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 16 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (66 mm vs 50 mm).
    66 mm vs 50 mm
  • 6 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (98 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    98 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 90 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (100 m vs 10 m).
    100 m vs 10 m
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • Has a TOSLINK optical input
    This portable speaker has a TOSLINK optical input, while the average portable speaker does not have a TOSLINK optical input.
    Has a physical TOSLINK optical audio input.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • Has an external memory card slot
    This portable speaker has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
    Has a removable memory-card slot for playback.
  • 4,000 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (6,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    6,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (15 hours vs 12 hours).
    15 hours vs 12 hours
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • 5 newer
    This portable speaker was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2024 vs 2019).
    2024 vs 2019
  • 20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-20 °C vs 0 °C).
    -20 °C vs 0 °C
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 1,800 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,600 g vs 800 g).
    2,600 g vs 800 g
  • Does not support auto power-off
    This portable speaker does not support auto power-off, while the average portable speaker supports auto power-off.
    No automatic inactivity-based power-off.
  • 17.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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.
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    the average portable speaker
    Atlantic Technology Nexa 1 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.79 vs 8).
    6.79 vs 8
  • 2x more expensive
    Atlantic Technology Nexa 1 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 17.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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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    Atlantic Technology Nexa 1
    the average portable speaker
    Atlantic Technology Nexa 1 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.79 vs 8).
    6.79 vs 8
  • 2x more expensive
    Atlantic Technology Nexa 1 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-20 °C vs 0 °C).
    -20 °C vs 0 °C
  • Does not support auto power-off
    This portable speaker does not support auto power-off, while the average portable speaker supports auto power-off.
    No automatic inactivity-based power-off.
  • 1,800 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,600 g vs 800 g).
    2,600 g vs 800 g

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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Atlantic Technology Nexa 1

  • Excellent overall audio quality with a well-balanced range of lows, mids, and highs
  • Deep, impressive bass performance for its size due to the dual full-range drivers and rear passive radiator
  • Sleek, sophisticated, and minimalist aesthetic design that fits well in home environments
  • Exceptional battery life that easily delivers up to 15 hours of playback
  • Highly reliable outdoor durability with an IPX5 water-resistance rating and protective waterproof plugs
  • Excellent wireless range and stable connectivity powered by Bluetooth 5.3
  • Great physical versatility including a rare built-in microSD card slot, auxiliary input, and useful accessories like a wrist strap and bag

What customers don't like about Atlantic Technology Nexa 1

  • Relatively high price point ($200) making some users feel it is slightly too expensive compared to similarly performing budget speakers
  • Noticeable audio distortion on bass-heavy tracks when turned up to maximum volume
  • The volume range requires being turned up quite high (often to the halfway mark) to achieve desired loudness thresholds

Verdict

The Atlantic Technology Nexa 1 is a portable Bluetooth 5.3 speaker equipped with twin 2.6-inch aluminum full-range drivers, a rear oval passive radiator, and a robust 60-watt amplifier that delivers a 20Hz–20kHz frequency response and a 98dB maximum sound pressure level. Main pros include versatile audio playback options through its 3.5mm Aux input and dedicated microSD card slot, an extensive wireless range of up to 328 feet, a protected IPX5 water-resistant design with waterproof touch controls, and a dependable 15-hour battery life that supports True Wireless Stereo pairing and secondary speaker charging. However, some minor cons include potential bass distortion when pushed to its maximum volume limits and a premium price point that offers similar battery and sound performance to lower-cost competitors.

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