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Blueant X0i Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Audio output power:6.00 WBattery life:13 hoursIP rating:IP56Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:216 g

Blueant X0i 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.

Blueant X0i
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%

6.2

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of portable speakers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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 60% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
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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â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

32%

5.8

Audio

20%

5.6

Battery

18%

7.3

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

4.7

Controls

3%

9.4

Design

3%

6.2

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 75%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 77%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Blueant X0i

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 75% of models
Score components:

32%

5.8

Audio

20%

5.6

Battery

18%

7.3

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

4.7

Controls

3%

9.4

Design

3%

6.2

Smart features

6.2
User score
User score
7.7/ 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 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
5.1/ 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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â–² Better than 56% of models
Popularity:
Blueant X0i has a popularity score of 5.1 points, which is higher than 55.6% of products in this category.
5.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
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
45 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 45 mm which is smaller than that of 60.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.6% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% 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
5
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% 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
13 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 13 hours which is longer than that of 63.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,800 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,800 mAh which is smaller than that of 72.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4% 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
5 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% 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
IP56
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IP56 which provides better ingress protection than 75.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 1.2% 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
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
?
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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
216 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 216 g which is lighter than that of 88.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
10 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 10 cm which is shorter than that of 60.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Width
10 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 10 cm which is narrower than that of 74% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Depth
4 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 4 cm which is shallower than that of 92.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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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
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 X0i vs the average portable speaker

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  • 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 (IP56 vs IPX5).
    IP56 vs IPX5
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • 584 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (216 g vs 800 g).
    216 g vs 800 g
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (13 hours vs 12 hours).
    13 hours vs 12 hours
  • 4.3 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 8.1 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (10 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    10 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Blueant X0i is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 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 a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (13 hours vs 12 hours).
    13 hours vs 12 hours
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP56 vs IPX5).
    IP56 vs IPX5
  • 584 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (216 g vs 800 g).
    216 g vs 800 g
  • 4.3 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 8.1 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (10 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    10 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 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
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 5 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (45 mm vs 50 mm).
    45 mm vs 50 mm
  • 4.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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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    Blueant X0i
    the average portable speaker
    Blueant X0i has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.68 vs 8).
    7.68 vs 8
  • 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
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 5 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (45 mm vs 50 mm).
    45 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 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 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 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.

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21/12/2022
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cravingtech.com
21/11/2022
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smarthouse.com.au
23/11/2022
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im.com.au
15/11/2022
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cravingtech.com
21/11/2022
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pickr.com.au
25/11/2022
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theaureview.com
13/12/2022
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digitalreviews.net
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theaureview.com
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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 Blueant X0i

  • Extremely compact, portable, and lightweight design
  • Surprising sound quality and volume for its small size
  • Good, long-lasting battery life (approx. 10-13 hours)
  • Very affordable price point ($69 AUD)
  • IP56 splashproof rating, making it durable for outdoors
  • Simple, quick Bluetooth pairing with physical button controls
  • Duo mode allows pairing two units for a much better, wider stereo sound

What customers don't like about Blueant X0i

  • Sound can feel shallow or lack sub-bass when used as a single speaker
  • Midrange frequencies can feel withdrawn compared to the bass/highs
  • Volume may distort or 'fuzz' at higher levels when used alone
  • Pairing two speakers (Duo Mode) can be tricky, requiring multiple attempts
  • Battery life decreases significantly at high volumes (approx. 7 hours)
  • IP56 rating is less water-resistant than the previous X0 model (IP67)
  • Buttons can be stiff and require a firm press

Verdict

The BlueAnt X0i is an ultra-portable, 220g mini Bluetooth 5.0 speaker engineered with a 45mm driver, a passive radiator, and a 6-watt RMS power output. Main characteristics include an IP56 splashproof rating, USB-C charging, a built-in microphone with Siri/Google assistant integration, and a durable design wrapped in patented Shimmerweave fabric. Key pros highlight an industry-leading 13 hours of playtime, effortless pairing, and a wireless Duo Mode that lets you sync two X0i units for a true stereo soundstage. However, notable cons include its lack of complete dustproofing or deep water immersion capabilities due to the IP56 limit, and some users note that setting up the multi-speaker Duo Mode can take a couple of attempts to pair successfully.

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