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Boat Rugby Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Audio output power:10.00 WBattery life:8 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:2.1Weight:?

Boat Rugby 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.

5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

80%

5.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of portable speakers
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 98%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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 99% of models
Score components

32%

5.0

Audio

20%

4.4

Battery

18%

6.3

Durability

16%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

4.3

Controls

3%

7.9

Design

3%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 99%
?

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~ £20
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Boat Rugby

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

32%

5.0

Audio

20%

4.4

Battery

18%

6.3

Durability

16%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

4.3

Controls

3%

7.9

Design

3%

4.0

Smart features

5.2
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:
Boat Rugby 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
6.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.6
Audio output power
10 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 10 W which is lower than that of 66.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% 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
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
180 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 180 Hz which is higher than that of 95.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.4% 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
2.1
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 2.1 which is older than that of 92% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% 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; AVRCP; HFP
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
8 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 8 hours which is shorter than that of 68.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.6% 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
4 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 4 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 19.3% 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
?
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
?
Drop resistance
yes
This portable speaker resists accidental impacts. 67.3% 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
?
Height
8.1 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 8.1 cm which is shorter than that of 71.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Width
19 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 19 cm which is wider than that of 53.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Depth
8.1 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 8.1 cm which is shallower than that of 51.7% 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
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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Boat Rugby vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 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.
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Boat Rugby is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 4.3 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (8.1 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    8.1 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Boat Rugby is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 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.
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • 4.3 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (8.1 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    8.1 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 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.
  • 120 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (180 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    180 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 12 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (80 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    80 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    4 hours vs 3 hours
  • 13.8% worse value for money
    Boat Rugby offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.63 vs 7.5).
    6.63 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Boat Rugby is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 120 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (180 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    180 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 12 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (80 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    80 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 15 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (65 dB vs 80 dB).
    65 dB vs 80 dB
  • 10 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20 W).
    10 W vs 20 W
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    4 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 4 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2015 vs 2019).
    2015 vs 2019

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m.mouthshut.com
21/06/2020
Summary of the review
BOAT RUGBY 10 W BLUETOOTH SPEAKER Review - MouthShut.com

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Boat Rugby

  • Excellent value for money in the budget category
  • Sturdy and durable build quality with a rubberized grip
  • Crisp and clear audio output with minimal distortion at high volumes
  • Punchy and deep bass powered by a passive radiator
  • Good battery backup offering up to 6 to 8 hours of playback time
  • Quick and seamless Bluetooth connectivity

What customers don't like about Boat Rugby

  • Lacks an explicit or detailed battery level indicator display
  • Sound output tends to be lower when connected via AUX compared to Bluetooth
  • Bulky, wide rugby-ball design that can easily roll off surfaces
  • Relies on an outdated Bluetooth version (2.1) in the base model
  • No built-in FM radio, micro SD card slot, or USB drive playback
  • Metal grill is prone to developing rust spots over long-term usage

Verdict

The boAt Rugby is a rugged, portable 2.1 channel outdoor Bluetooth speaker featuring a 10W RMS stereo output powered by twin 5W drivers (51.8mm ferrite) and an integrated passive bass radiator for enhanced low-end thump. Main characteristics include an 1800mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivering up to 8 hours of playback time at 70% volume, multiple connectivity options via Bluetooth 5.0 and a 3.5mm AUX input, a built-in microphone for hands-free calls, and a lightweight 480g design with an attached carrying strap. The primary pros are its punchy bass, loud vocal clarity, compact form factor, and budget-friendly price point, while the main cons include its lack of water-resistance ratings (no IPX rating) and a relatively slow 4-hour charging time via an outdated micro-USB port.

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