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Boat Stone 230 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Audio output power:3.00 WBattery life:7 hoursIP rating:IPX5Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:245 g

Boat Stone 230 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.

5.1/10

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 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%

5.1

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 98%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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%

4.5

Audio

20%

4.4

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

3.9

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

4.7

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~ £9
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Ranked #1315 of 1,316 models in Portable Speakers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Boat Stone 230

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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%

4.5

Audio

20%

4.4

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

3.9

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

4.7

Smart features

5.1
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 Stone 230 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.6
Audio output power
3 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 3 W which is lower than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.8% 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
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
120 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 120 Hz which is higher than that of 90% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.8% 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
?
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
7 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 7 hours which is shorter than that of 80.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,200 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 81.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% 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
2.5 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 2.5 W which is lower than that of 97.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% 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
IPX5
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX5 which provides worse ingress protection than 62.3% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 15.3% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
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
yes
This portable speaker resists accidental impacts. 67.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
bottom
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
245 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 245 g which is lighter than that of 85.7% of portable speakers.
Height
9.2 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 9.2 cm which is shorter than that of 65.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Width
4 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 4 cm which is narrower than that of 99.4% 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.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
?
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Boat Stone 230 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • 555 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (245 g vs 800 g).
    245 g vs 800 g
  • 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.
  • 14.1 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (4 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    4 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 10x cheaper
    Boat Stone 230 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • 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
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • 10x cheaper
    Boat Stone 230 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • 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.
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • 555 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (245 g vs 800 g).
    245 g vs 800 g
  • 14.1 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (4 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    4 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 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
  • 60 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (7 hours vs 12 hours).
    7 hours vs 12 hours
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 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.
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 1,400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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
  • 7.5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (2.5 W vs 10 W).
    2.5 W vs 10 W
  • 14.7% worse value for money
    Boat Stone 230 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.58 vs 7.5).
    6.58 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Boat Stone 230 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 60 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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 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
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 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 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (7 hours vs 12 hours).
    7 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1,400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 7.5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (2.5 W vs 10 W).
    2.5 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.

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What customers like about Boat Stone 230

  • Extremely compact and lightweight design makes it very easy to carry
  • Affordable, budget-friendly pricing offers good value for money
  • Rugged build quality featuring an adjustable strap for outdoor utility
  • IPX5 water resistance protects it from accidental splashes and rain
  • Decent clarity in vocals and overall sound quality for its small size
  • Includes physical controls and multiple connectivity options like AUX and SD card

What customers don't like about Boat Stone 230

  • Maximum volume output is relatively low and inadequate for large or noisy rooms
  • Bass performance is minimal and lacks punch due to its small 3W driver
  • Average battery performance requires frequent charging under heavy usage
  • Exterior material is prone to collecting dirt and noticeable fingerprint marks
  • Uses an outdated Bluetooth version which lacks advanced multipoint or rapid pairing

Verdict

The boAt Stone 230 is an ultra-portable, mono-channel wireless speaker weighing 245 grams and featuring a 1.5-inch driver that delivers a 3W RMS power output. It operates on Bluetooth v4.2 with a 10-meter range, includes a built-in microphone for hands-free calls, and offers dual connectivity via an SD memory card slot and a 3.5mm AUX input. Its 1200mAh lithium-ion battery takes 3.5 hours to charge via micro-USB and provides up to 7 to 10 hours of continuous playback, while its rugged build carries an IPX4 water-resistance rating suitable for outdoor use. Main advantages include its compact, lightweight design with an integrated carrying strap, versatile playback options, and solid build quality for a budget-friendly price. However, its notable disadvantages include an outdated micro-USB charging port instead of Type-C, a relatively weak bass response, and noticeable audio distortion when the volume is raised above 70%.

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