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Bayan Audio Soundbook Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Audio output power:15.00 WBattery life:10 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.0Weight:530 g

Bayan Audio Soundbook 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.

Bayan Audio Soundbook
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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 75% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical score

20%

6.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 75% of portable speakers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

32%

6.3

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

6.9

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

4.4

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 61%
6.0

User score

User score
6.0/ 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 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 97%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Bayan Audio Soundbook

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

32%

6.3

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

6.9

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

4.4

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.4
User score
User score
6.0/ 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 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.0
Popularity
Popularity
4.7/ 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 53% of models
Popularity:
Bayan Audio Soundbook has a popularity score of 4.7 points, which is higher than 52.8% of products in this category.
4.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.4
Audio output power
15 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 15 W which is lower than that of 58.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.7% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
25 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 25 mm which is smaller than that of 98.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
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; HFP
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
10 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 10 hours which is shorter than that of 53.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 12.9% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
30 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 30 W which is higher than that of 89.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.1% 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
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
530 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 530 g which is lighter than that of 64.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Height
8.8 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 8.8 cm which is shorter than that of 69% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Width
16 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 16 cm which is narrower than that of 57.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
3.8 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 3.8 cm which is shallower than that of 94% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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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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Bayan Audio Soundbook vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 20 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (30 W vs 10 W).
    30 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 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.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 20 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (30 W vs 10 W).
    30 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 4.5 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (3.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    3.8 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 270 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (530 g vs 800 g).
    530 g vs 800 g
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 25 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (25 mm vs 50 mm).
    25 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    10 hours vs 12 hours
  • 4 fewer paired devices remembered
    This portable speaker remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (4 vs 8).
    4 vs 8
  • 32.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 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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    Bayan Audio Soundbook has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.04 vs 8).
    6.04 vs 8
  • 2.4% worse value for money
    Bayan Audio Soundbook offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.37 vs 7.5).
    7.37 vs 7.55
  • 25 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (25 mm vs 50 mm).
    25 mm vs 50 mm
  • 5 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 20 W).
    15 W vs 20 W
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 4 fewer paired devices remembered
    This portable speaker remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (4 vs 8).
    4 vs 8
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    10 hours vs 12 hours
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 6 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    2013 vs 2019

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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 Bayan Audio Soundbook

  • Sleek and stylish book-like design with aluminum panels and a premium finish
  • Clever magnetic flip cover that serves as a stand and automatically powers the speaker on or off
  • Extremely easy and rapid Bluetooth pairing enhanced by one-tap NFC compatibility
  • Highly feature-packed for its size, including a built-in FM radio tuner and integrated speakerphone
  • Clear and clean mid-range and treble performance, making it excellent for acoustic music, jazz, and podcasts
  • Convenient power bank functionality that allows users to charge external mobile devices via USB
  • Impressive maximum volume capability that can easily fill a medium-sized room without distortion

What customers don't like about Bayan Audio Soundbook

  • High price point compared to competitors with similar or better performance
  • Noticeable lack of deep, punchy bass, which can lead to distortion on bass-heavy tracks at maximum volumes
  • Mild audio performance inconsistencies, including occasionally cutting out when the source volume is too low
  • Frequency imbalances where the treble-heavy signature can sound overly crispy or tiring over time
  • The speaker is unable to stand upright on its own when the protective front cover is completely closed
  • Lacks substantial stereo separation due to its diminutive and compact physical size

Verdict

The Bayan Audio Soundbook is a compact, 15-watt stereo portable speaker housed in a premium aluminum casing and wrapped in a protective ballistic nylon smart cover that doubles as a stand and an automatic on/off power switch. Measuring 160mm x 88mm x 38mm and weighing 570g, it features two 1-inch long-throw neodymium drivers, a 2-inch passive bass radiator, a built-in FM radio with an integrated aerial, and an internal microphone for hands-free calls. Key pros include high-fidelity wireless streaming via Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, fast one-touch NFC pairing, a 3.5mm auxiliary output to act as a Bluetooth receiver, and a dependable battery life of over 10 hours. However, main cons include a lack of deep, heavy bass response due to its physical size limitations, a sound signature that tilts noticeably toward brighter mid and treble frequencies, and a tendency to introduce audio distortion on deep bass tracks when pushed to maximum volumes.

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