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Beacon Audio The Phoenix 2 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Audio output power:?Battery life:10 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:?Weight:200 g

Beacon Audio The Phoenix 2 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.

6.3/10

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%

6.3

Technical score

20%

?

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%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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 65% of models
Score components

32%

7.4

Audio

20%

5.8

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

4.1

Controls

3%

9.4

Design

3%

5.8

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 65%
?

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~ £60
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Beacon Audio The Phoenix 2

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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 65% of models
Score components:

32%

7.4

Audio

20%

5.8

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

4.1

Controls

3%

9.4

Design

3%

5.8

Smart features

6.3
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 The Phoenix 2 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
7.4/ 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%

10

Price

7.4
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
?
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
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
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
850 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 850 mAh which is smaller than that of 90.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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
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
?
Touchscreen
?
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
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
200 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 200 g which is lighter than that of 90% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Height
7.3 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 7.3 cm which is shorter than that of 78.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Width
7.6 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 7.6 cm which is narrower than that of 89.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Depth
7.6 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 7.6 cm which is shallower than that of 56.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% 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.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
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 The Phoenix 2 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 600 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (200 g vs 800 g).
    200 g vs 800 g
  • 10.5 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    7.6 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 5.1 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (7.3 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    7.3 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 600 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (200 g vs 800 g).
    200 g vs 800 g
  • 10.5 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    7.6 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 5.1 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (7.3 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    7.3 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 1,750 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (850 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    850 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • 15 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (65 dB vs 80 dB).
    65 dB vs 80 dB
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4.21x less popular
    Beacon Audio The Phoenix 2 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 1.7% worse value for money
    Beacon Audio The Phoenix 2 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.42 vs 7.5).
    7.42 vs 7.55
  • 15 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (65 dB vs 80 dB).
    65 dB vs 80 dB
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 1,750 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (850 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    850 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 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.
  • 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.

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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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frugalnetworker.com
22/01/2015
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frugalnetworker.com
22/01/2015
Summary of the review
phoenix 2 - The Frugal Networker
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presse-citron.net
25/09/2012
Summary of the review
Review: Phoenix Bluetooth Speaker by Beacon
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Beacon Audio The Phoenix 2

  • Impressive volume and loudness for its compact size
  • Clear, rich sound quality featuring two internal stereo speakers and a subwoofer
  • Excellent, lightweight portability ideal for travel
  • Premium, solid build quality with a soft-touch rubberised finish
  • Omni-directional 360-degree sound projection when placed on solid surfaces
  • Includes physical playback and track control buttons directly on the device
  • Equipped with an auxiliary (AUX) input for non-Bluetooth devices

What customers don't like about Beacon Audio The Phoenix 2

  • Audio quality can become compressed, tinny, or distorted at maximum volumes
  • Physical buttons can be frustrating to use and require long presses, easily leading to accidental track skipping when adjusting volume
  • Lack of a built-in battery level or remaining charge indicator
  • Top interface buttons easily attract smudges and fingerprint marks
  • Bass frequencies can feel weak or lag behind in large open spaces
  • Relies on an older mini-USB port for charging rather than standard micro-USB or modern Type-C
  • Bluetooth range can be choppy or cut off if positioned more than 10 feet away or through walls

Verdict

The Beacon Audio The Phoenix 2 is a compact, cube-shaped portable Bluetooth speaker measuring 3x3x3 inches and weighing less than half a pound (under 4 ounces). It features two 30mm drivers paired with a 40mm passive bass radiator subwoofer to output 4W of 360-degree dynamic audio, while also integrating a built-in microphone for speakerphone functionality and a 3.5mm auxiliary jack. Key pros include highly portable lightweight design, an improved built-in equalizer for clear audio playback, and a solid internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery that delivers 8 to 10 hours of runtime on a 2-to-3 hour charge. On the downside, the device relies on a somewhat confusing, multi-functional button layout on the top panel where short and long presses share commands, it lacks an included wall power adapter, and the operational wireless range can occasionally suffer from choppy Bluetooth connectivity when obstructed by walls.

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