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Beacon Audio Blazar Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Audio output power:6.00 WBattery life:12 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:2.1Weight:455 g

Beacon Audio Blazar 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.

6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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 81% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 81% of portable speakers
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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 72% of models
Score components

32%

6.8

Audio

20%

5.2

Battery

18%

6.8

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

5.5

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 72%
?

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~ £110
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Beacon Audio Blazar

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

32%

6.8

Audio

20%

5.2

Battery

18%

6.8

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

5.5

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.2
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:
Beacon Audio Blazar 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
7.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.3
Audio output power
6 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 6 W which is lower than that of 77% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.9% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
50 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 50 mm which is larger than that of 43.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10.2% 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
15 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 15 Hz which is lower than that of 99.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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
2.1
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 2.1 which is older than that of 92% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
12 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 12 m which is longer than that of 74.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% 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
12 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,100 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,100 mAh which is smaller than that of 86.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 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
4 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 4 W which is lower than that of 97.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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
455 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 455 g which is lighter than that of 69.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
9.15 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 9.15 cm which is shorter than that of 66.5% of portable speakers.
Width
9.15 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 9.15 cm which is narrower than that of 79.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
9.7 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 9.7 cm which is deeper than that of 59.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% 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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Beacon Audio Blazar vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 45 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (15 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    15 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 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 NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 2 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (12 m vs 10 m).
    12 m vs 10 m
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 45 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (15 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    15 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 2 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (12 m vs 10 m).
    12 m vs 10 m
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 345 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (455 g vs 800 g).
    455 g vs 800 g
  • 8.95 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (9.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    9.15 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 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.
  • 1,500 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,100 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,100 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 14 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (6 W vs 20 W).
    6 W vs 20 W
  • 6 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 10 W).
    4 W vs 10 W
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 4.21x less popular
    Beacon Audio Blazar is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 3% worse value for money
    Beacon Audio Blazar offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.33 vs 7.5).
    7.33 vs 7.55
  • 14 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (6 W vs 20 W).
    6 W vs 20 W
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 1,500 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,100 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,100 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 6 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 10 W).
    4 W vs 10 W
  • 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
  • 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 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.
  • 6 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    2013 vs 2019

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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coolhunting.com
23/07/2013
Summary of the review
The Blazar by Beacon Audio - COOL HUNTING®
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geekdad.com
24/09/2014
Summary of the review
Bluetooth Speaker Review – The Blazar and Phoenix 2 From... If you would like more assistance with this device, let me know if you want to find user t...
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geekdad.com
24/09/2014
Summary of the review
Bluetooth Speaker Review: The Blazar and Phoenix 2 From Beacon Audio
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coolhunting.com
23/07/2013
Summary of the review
The Blazar by Beacon Audio Cool Hunting +2
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coolhunting.com
23/07/2013
Summary of the review
The Blazar by Beacon Audio - COOL HUNTING®
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geekdad.com
24/09/2014
Summary of the review
Bluetooth Speaker Review – The Blazar and Phoenix 2 From GeekDad Cool Hunting +4
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Beacon Audio Blazar

  • High-quality 360-degree clear sound with a rich bass response aided by a 65mm passive radiator.
  • Solid and premium build quality featuring a machined, extruded aluminum exterior.
  • Strong 12-hour rechargeable battery life suitable for all-day use.
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth, auxiliary 3.5mm input, and NFC tap-to-pair technology.
  • Dual-pairing functionality that allows two units to sync wirelessly for true left/right stereo sound.
  • Built-in microphone enabling convenient speakerphone mode and voice assistant compatibility.

What customers don't like about Beacon Audio Blazar

  • Slightly larger and heavier than many other highly compact portable wireless speakers on the market.
  • Occasional minor background hum or hiss problem audible during low audio playback.
  • Relatively old Bluetooth version (v2.1), lacking modern low-energy or multipoint connectivity standards found in newer hardware.
  • Lacks a built-in visual battery level indicator directly on the device chassis.

Verdict

The Beacon Audio Blazar is a 2.1-channel portable Bluetooth wireless speaker featuring a rugged, machined aluminum chassis equipped with dual 50mm titanium cone drivers, a 65mm passive bass radiator, and 10 Watts of maximum output power. Key advantages include its NFC tap-to-pair technology, integrated microphone for hands-free speakerphone calls, up to 12 hours of continuous battery life, and the ability to wirelessly pair two units together for true left-right stereo separation with 360-degree sound. However, the speaker carries a noticeable weight due to its metallic construction and features a symmetric arrow control layout that can make it confusing to distinguish button functions, alongside occasional user reports of a minor background hiss/hum.

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