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Audio Pro Addon C5 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£240Audio output power:?Battery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.0Weight:2500 g

Audio Pro Addon C5 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.

Audio Pro Addon C5
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

8.0

User score

â–²Better than 68% of portable speakers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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 59% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

â–²Better than 59%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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 61% of models
Score components

32%

7.3

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

7.5

Controls

3%

6.9

Design

3%

7.1

Smart features

â–²Better than 61%
8.0

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–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 71%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Audio Pro Addon C5

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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 61% of models
Score components:

32%

7.3

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

7.5

Controls

3%

6.9

Design

3%

7.1

Smart features

6.7
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–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
6.7/ 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–² Better than 69% of models
Popularity:
Audio Pro Addon C5 has a popularity score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 68.6% of products in this category.
6.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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 59% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

7.7
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
?
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
?
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
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
?
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
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
2,500 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 2,500 g which is heavier than that of 75.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Height
13 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 13 cm which is taller than that of 51.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Width
25 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 25 cm which is wider than that of 69.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Depth
15 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 15 cm which is deeper than that of 79.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
Audio Pro Control
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
OTA; App
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
yes
This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect. 89.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Audio Pro Addon C5 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • 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.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Has a programmable button
    This portable speaker has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
    Has a user-programmable physical button.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • 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 Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • 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.
  • Has a programmable button
    This portable speaker has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
    Has a user-programmable physical button.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • Fewer Wi-Fi band options
    This portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz for Wi-Fi bands, while the average portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz/5 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
  • 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.
  • 1,700 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,500 g vs 800 g).
    2,500 g vs 800 g
  • 2.67x more expensive
    Audio Pro Addon C5 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£240 vs £90).
    £240 vs £90
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • Fewer Wi-Fi band options
    This portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz for Wi-Fi bands, while the average portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz/5 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
  • Alternative Wi-Fi standard
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 1 (802.11b), while the average portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 1 (802.11b) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • 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.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 1,700 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,500 g vs 800 g).
    2,500 g vs 800 g
  • 6.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (15 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    15 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 6.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (25 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    25 cm vs 18.1 cm

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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whathifi.com
27/06/2017
Summary of the review
Audio Pro Addon C5 review | What Hi-Fi?
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hifi.de
28/06/2023
Summary of the review
Audio Pro C5 MkII review: Clear design with fine technology
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lesnumeriques.com
28/01/2019
Summary of the review
Audio Pro Addon C5 Multiroom Speaker Review: A Good "Little" C10
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afdigitale.it
28/06/2017
Summary of the review
Audio Pro Addon C5: The Bluetooth Speaker with a Multi-Room Soul
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Audio Pro Addon C5

  • Excellent sound quality with clear, detailed expression across multiple music genres
  • Impressive deep bass and powerful dynamics relative to its compact size
  • Seamless multi-room audio capabilities and easy integration with other Audio Pro speakers
  • Attractive, minimalist Scandinavian retro design with premium aluminum controls and leather handle
  • Versatile connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and physical RCA/aux inputs
  • Convenient physical preset buttons for quick one-touch access to favorite playlists or radio stations

What customers don't like about Audio Pro Addon C5

  • Not genuinely portable since it requires a mains power cable and lacks a built-in rechargeable battery
  • Uses an outdated Bluetooth 4.0 version which limits range compared to newer standards
  • The Audio Pro Control companion app feels unpolished and lacks advanced features compared to premium competitors
  • Occasional software glitches, firmware issues, or playback dropouts reported by some users over Wi-Fi
  • Lacks built-in voice assistants out of the box unless upgrading to the specific C5A smart model

Verdict

The Audio Pro Addon C5 is a compact, mains-powered wireless multiroom speaker measuring 130x250x150 mm and weighing 2.5 kg, featuring a 40W digital Class D amplifier that drives two 0.75-inch textile dome tweeters and a single 4-inch long-throw woofer across a 50 to 20,000 Hz frequency range. Its main characteristics and pros include its robust connectivity suite—supporting 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Apple AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Ethernet, RCA, and 3.5mm inputs—alongside four customizable physical preset buttons and an exceptional, room-filling soundstage with remarkably deep bass for its size. However, despite its leather carrying handle, it lacks an internal battery, requiring a continuous mains connection that limits its true outdoor portability, and it lacks native voice-assistant support without upgrading to the C5A variant.

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