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Blueant X4 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Audio output power:25.00 WBattery life:12 hoursIP rating:IP54Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:2600 g

Blueant X4 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 X4
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

7.4

User score

â–²Better than 58% of portable speakers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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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Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–²Better than 59%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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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Score components

32%

6.3

Audio

20%

8.2

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Controls

3%

6.2

Design

3%

4.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 59%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 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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Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Blueant X4

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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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Score components:

32%

6.3

Audio

20%

8.2

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Controls

3%

6.2

Design

3%

4.2

Smart features

6.7
User score
User score
7.4/ 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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Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
5.0/ 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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Popularity:
Blueant X4 has a popularity score of 5 points, which is higher than 54.6% of products in this category.
5.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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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Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.7
Audio output power
25 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 25 W which is higher than that of 59.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
2
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
75 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 75 Hz which is higher than that of 66% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.3% 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
5
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
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
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
12 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than that of 80.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.5% of portable speakers.
Charging time
1 hour
This portable speaker has a charging time of 1 hour which is shorter than that of 96.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.8% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
24 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 24 W which is higher than that of 86.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% 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
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
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
2,600 g
This portable speaker weighs 2,600 g which is heavier than that of 76.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Height
34.2 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 34.2 cm which is taller than that of 93.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Width
27.8 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 27.8 cm which is wider than that of 75.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
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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Blueant X4 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
  • 2 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (1 hours vs 3 hours).
    1 hours vs 3 hours
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP54 vs IPX5).
    IP54 vs IPX5
  • 2,400 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    5,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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
  • 14 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (24 W vs 10 W).
    24 W vs 10 W
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 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 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (25 W vs 20 W).
    25 W vs 20 W
  • 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 microphone input
    This portable speaker has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
    Has a physical external microphone input.
  • 2 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (1 hours vs 3 hours).
    1 hours vs 3 hours
  • 2,400 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    5,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 14 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (24 W vs 10 W).
    24 W vs 10 W
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 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.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • 2 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 1,800 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,600 g vs 800 g).
    2,600 g vs 800 g
  • 15 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    75 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 21.8 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (34.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    34.2 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 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.
  • 9.7 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (27.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    27.8 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 8.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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 X4
    the average portable speaker
    Blueant X4 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.37 vs 8).
    7.37 vs 8
  • 66.7% more expensive
    Blueant X4 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£150 vs £90).
    £150 vs £90
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % vs 1 %
  • 15 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    75 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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 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.
  • 1,800 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,600 g vs 800 g).
    2,600 g vs 800 g
  • 21.8 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (34.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    34.2 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 9.7 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (27.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    27.8 cm vs 18.1 cm

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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 X4

  • Impressive, loud sound quality with decent bass, especially for its size and price
  • Highly portable design with a built-in handle, weighing only 2.6kg
  • Simple pairing process and supports chaining up to 100 speakers in 'Party Mode'
  • Includes a wired microphone, making it good for karaoke
  • Engaging LED light show with multiple modes to suit the atmosphere
  • Good battery life, lasting 5-6 hours at maximum volume

What customers don't like about Blueant X4

  • Sound is less powerful compared to the larger BlueAnt X5 model
  • Pairing multiple speakers does not produce stereo sound, only mono, unlike the X5
  • Bass, while good, might not satisfy hard-core bass enthusiasts without the boost
  • Full volume battery life is significantly shorter than at 50% volume

Verdict

The Blueant X4 is a highly portable 50W maximum power (25W RMS) party speaker featuring a 133mm woofer, a 51mm tweeter, and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Weighing 2.6kg with a built-in handle, it offers an IP54 splashproof rating, a 5000 mAh battery delivering up to 12 hours of playtime, and integrated physical controls with a phone/tablet slot. Key pros include an included wired microphone for karaoke, 5 dynamic LED light modes, a built-in powerbank for charging devices, a dedicated Bass Boost button, and a Party Mode that can daisy-chain up to 100 units together. However, some cons include noticeable harmonic distortion at maximum volume, a lack of stereo separation from a single unit, and a bass response that can feel underwhelming unless the bass boost feature is actively engaged.

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