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Blueant X1 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Audio output power:14.00 WBattery life:10 hoursIP rating:IP56Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:405 g

Blueant X1 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.

5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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 97% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 97% of portable speakers
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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 93% of models
Score components

32%

4.6

Audio

20%

5.7

Battery

18%

7.1

Durability

16%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Controls

3%

9.1

Design

3%

6.1

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 93%
?

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~ £55
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Blueant X1

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

32%

4.6

Audio

20%

5.7

Battery

18%

7.1

Durability

16%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Controls

3%

9.1

Design

3%

6.1

Smart features

5.7
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
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 X1 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
7.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
Audio output power
14 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 14 W which is lower than that of 61.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.5% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
40 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 40 mm which is smaller than that of 76.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 13.2% 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
150 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 150 Hz which is higher than that of 93% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.5% 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
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
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% 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
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
2,600 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh which is larger than that of 49% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.4% 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
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
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
front; rear
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
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
405 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 405 g which is lighter than that of 73.1% of portable speakers.
Height
10.6 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 10.6 cm which is shorter than that of 58% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Width
8.9 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 8.9 cm which is narrower than that of 81.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Depth
8.6 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 8.6 cm which is deeper than that of 51.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap/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
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 X1 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP56 vs IPX5).
    IP56 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.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • 395 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (405 g vs 800 g).
    405 g vs 800 g
  • 9.2 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (8.9 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    8.9 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP56 vs IPX5).
    IP56 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.
  • 395 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (405 g vs 800 g).
    405 g vs 800 g
  • 9.2 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (8.9 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    8.9 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.
  • 90 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (150 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    150 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50 mm).
    40 mm vs 50 mm
  • 10 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (70 dB vs 80 dB).
    70 dB vs 80 dB
  • 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
  • 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
  • 8.3% worse value for money
    Blueant X1 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.96 vs 7.5).
    6.96 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Blueant X1 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 90 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (150 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    150 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % vs 1 %
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50 mm).
    40 mm vs 50 mm
  • 10 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (70 dB vs 80 dB).
    70 dB vs 80 dB
  • 6 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (14 W vs 20 W).
    14 W vs 20 W
  • 2 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (90 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    90 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

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gadgetguy.com.au
25/05/2020
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25/05/2020
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25/05/2020
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Blueant X1

  • Affordable price point and excellent overall value
  • Compact, lightweight design weighing around 400 grams making it highly portable
  • Surprisingly loud, crisp, and clear audio output for its physical size
  • Seamless, stable, and quick Bluetooth pairing with mobile devices and PCs
  • Support for Duo Mode which allows wireless pairing of two speakers for true stereo sound
  • IP56 splashproof rating making it safe for use outdoors, near pools, or in the shower
  • Useful extra features including built-in microphone for calls and voice assistant compatibility

What customers don't like about Blueant X1

  • Defaults to a loud 50% volume setting on startup with an unadjustable startup sound
  • Audio starts to suffer from noticeable distortion when pushed to higher volume levels (above 80%)
  • Lacks deep or sub-bass performance due to its small physical dimensions
  • Battery life diminishes significantly faster than the advertised 10 hours when played at high volumes
  • Possibility of accidentally pressing the power button when interacting with the main playback controls

Verdict

The BlueAnt X1 is a barrel-shaped portable Bluetooth speaker measuring 104mm in length and 89mm in diameter, weighing 405 grams, and delivering 14 watts of total output power. It features two 40mm active drivers paired with two 52mm passive radiators, producing over 90dB SPL of sound enhanced by built-in psychoacoustic tuning for deep bass extension. Key advantages include an IP56 splashproof rating, up to 10 hours of playtime per charge, Siri and Google Assistant integration, a built-in microphone for hands-free calling, and a Duo Mode that allows stereo pairing with a second speaker. However, major drawbacks include an outdated Micro-USB charging port instead of USB-C, hit-or-miss Bluetooth reconnection stability, a tinny audio profile during voice calls, and noticeable sound distortion when pushed to high volume levels.

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