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Beats By Dre Beatbox Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Audio output power:200.00 WBattery life:15 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:?

Beats By Dre Beatbox 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.

Beats By Dre Beatbox
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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 65% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of portable speakers
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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 90% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 90%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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 77% of models
Score components

32%

7.3

Audio

20%

6.7

Battery

18%

4.7

Durability

16%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

4.1

Controls

3%

7.7

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 77%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 73%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Beats By Dre Beatbox

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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 77% of models
Score components:

32%

7.3

Audio

20%

6.7

Battery

18%

4.7

Durability

16%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

4.1

Controls

3%

7.7

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.1
User score
User score
7.9/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
6.3/ 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 66% of models
Popularity:
Beats By Dre Beatbox has a popularity score of 6.3 points, which is higher than 65.9% of products in this category.
6.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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 90% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

7.1
Audio output power
200 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 200 W which is higher than that of 96.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% 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
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio. 94.7% 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
15 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 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
?
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
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
?
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Weight
?
Height
?
Width
?
Depth
?
Carry options
handle
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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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Beats By Dre Beatbox vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 180 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (200 W vs 20 W).
    200 W vs 20 W
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 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 NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 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
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 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.
  • 180 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (200 W vs 20 W).
    200 W vs 20 W
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 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 NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 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
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 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.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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 Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • 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 include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 3.89x more expensive
    Beats By Dre Beatbox is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£350 vs £90).
    £350 vs £90
  • 5.8% worse value for money
    Beats By Dre Beatbox offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.13 vs 7.5).
    7.13 vs 7.55
  • 1.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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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    Beats By Dre Beatbox
    the average portable speaker
    Beats By Dre Beatbox has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.91 vs 8).
    7.91 vs 8
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not support Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • 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.
    Shows charging or power status only, not the remaining battery level.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 9 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2010 vs 2019).
    2010 vs 2019

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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cnet.com
28/11/2010
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uk.pcmag.com
13/04/2012
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whathifi.com
04/05/2011
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Beats by Dr. Dre Beatbox review - What Hi-Fi?
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avguide.ch
06/05/2014
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connect.de
14/05/2014
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cnetfrance.fr
25/05/2011
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01net.com
22/03/2011
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01net.com
24/03/2011
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13/04/2012
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17/08/2012
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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 Beats By Dre Beatbox

  • Powerful audio output that easily fills large rooms
  • Deep, punchy, and aggressive bass response perfect for hip-hop and electronic music
  • Maintains clear vocals and excellent sound clarity even at very high volumes
  • Convenient built-in handles make it easy to carry around
  • Solid and durable build quality with an edgy, minimalist design
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth, an auxiliary input, and an iPod/iPhone dock

What customers don't like about Beats By Dre Beatbox

  • Lacks a built-in rechargeable battery, requiring six expensive D-cell batteries for wireless use
  • Heavy and bulky footprint, making it less portable than newer Bluetooth speakers
  • Audible background hiss or slight distortion when pushed to maximum volume
  • The heavy bass can cause nearby household objects and the speaker enclosure itself to rattle
  • Expensive retail price point for the features offered
  • The included remote control feels cheap with fragile, poorly responsive buttons

Verdict

The Beats by Dre Beatbox Portable is a powerful wireless boombox featuring dual 2-inch concave high-frequency tweeters and 4.5-inch low-frequency drivers that deliver heavy, room-filling bass and crisp highs. It supports advanced Bluetooth codecs like aptX, AAC, and SBC for high-quality audio streaming from up to 30 feet, alongside an integrated iPod/iPhone dock, NFC quick-pairing, and a 3.5mm auxiliary input. Main pros include its extreme maximum volume capability, convenient integrated side carrying handles, and dual-power flexibility via an AC adapter or six D-cell batteries for up to 15 hours of playback. However, notable cons include its high retail price, significant weight when loaded with batteries, minor audio distortion or background hiss at maximum volumes, and the lack of a modern, built-in rechargeable battery pack.

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