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Blueant Burleigh Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Audio output power:20.00 WBattery life:16 hoursIP rating:IP54Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:2100 g

Blueant Burleigh 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.

7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 76% of portable speakers
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–²Better than 82%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

32%

7.0

Audio

20%

7.8

Battery

18%

8.0

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Controls

3%

6.4

Design

3%

6.8

Smart features

â–²Better than 83%
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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~ £130
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Blueant Burleigh

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

32%

7.0

Audio

20%

7.8

Battery

18%

8.0

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Controls

3%

6.4

Design

3%

6.8

Smart features

7.2
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:
Blueant Burleigh 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
8.0/ 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 82% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

8.0
Audio output power
20 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 20 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
76 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 76 mm which is larger than that of 76.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% 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
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
30 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 30 m which is longer than that of 85.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; HFP; HSP
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
16 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 16 hours which is longer than that of 73.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.1% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
5,200 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 5,200 mAh which is larger than that of 82.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% 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
10 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 10 W which is higher than that of 44.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 26.1% 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
IP54
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IP54 which provides better ingress protection than 73.8% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 1.4% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
top; side
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
2100 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 2100 g which is heavier than that of 73% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Height
20.4 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 20.4 cm which is taller than that of 78.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
32.6 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 32.6 cm which is wider than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
20.2 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 20.2 cm which is deeper than that of 90.8% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
?
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Blueant Burleigh vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    30 m vs 10 m
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP54 vs IPX5).
    IP54 vs IPX5
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 2,600 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50 mm).
    76 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
  • 8 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (100 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    100 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 5.6% better value for money
    Blueant Burleigh offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (7.96 vs 7.5).
    7.96 vs 7.55
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50 mm).
    76 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
  • 8 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (100 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    100 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    30 m vs 10 m
  • Has an external memory card slot
    This portable speaker has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
    Has a removable memory-card slot for playback.
  • 2,600 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (16 hours vs 12 hours).
    16 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.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP54 vs IPX5).
    IP54 vs IPX5
  • 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.
  • 3 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • 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.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % 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 stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 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
  • 1,300 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2100 g vs 800 g).
    2,100 g vs 800 g
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 11.9 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (20.2 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    20.2 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 14.5 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (32.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    32.6 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.21x less popular
    Blueant Burleigh is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % vs 1 %
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 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
  • 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.
  • 1,300 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2100 g vs 800 g).
    2,100 g vs 800 g
  • 11.9 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (20.2 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    20.2 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 14.5 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (32.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    32.6 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 8 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (20.4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    20.4 cm vs 12.4 cm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

S
smh.com.au
25/01/2020
Summary of the review
TechKnow: Bluetooth speakers put to the test

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Blueant Burleigh

  • Delivers clear and enormous 40W audio output
  • Impressive psycho-acoustic bass extension for rich, deep lows
  • Excellent long-lasting battery life of up to 20 hours
  • IP54 splash-proof certification makes it durable for outdoor use
  • Versatile playback options including a 3.5mm line-in and microSD card slot
  • Easy-to-use and all-encompassing physical controls
  • Stylish aesthetic suitable for both lounge rooms and poolsides

What customers don't like about Blueant Burleigh

  • Slightly weak and murky mid-range sound performance
  • Relatively large physical volume and footprint compared to smaller portable speakers
  • Lacks complete waterproof immersion protection, being only splash-proof
  • No integrated travel bag or carrying pouch included in the package

Verdict

The BlueAnt Burleigh is a 40W portable Bluetooth 4.2 boombox speaker engineered with 2 x 76mm mid/bass drivers, 2 x 35mm tweeters, two passive radiators, and Grammy Award-winning DSP software capable of achieving a peak output of over 100dB SPL. Main characteristics and pros include its versatile playback capabilities via Bluetooth, AUX, or MicroSD card slots, a built-in microphone for hands-free calls, up to 20 hours of battery life with a 3.5-hour charge time, three distinct equalizer modes, and an IP54 splashproof rating making it ideal for outdoor use. However, its notable cons include an aging Bluetooth 4.2 protocol instead of modern standards, somewhat heavy body volume relative to its 20W RMS power limits, a lack of total waterproofing, and frequent, unskippable verbal voice notifications confirming every action.

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