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Boat Stone ARC Pro Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Audio output power:25.00 WBattery life:12 hoursIP rating:IPX5Bluetooth version:5.3Weight:600 g

Boat Stone ARC Pro 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.

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
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80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

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User score

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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.
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Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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%

6.0

Audio

20%

6.4

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

8.2

Controls

3%

8.6

Design

3%

7.3

Smart features

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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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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £25
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Boat Stone ARC Pro

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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%

6.0

Audio

20%

6.4

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

8.2

Controls

3%

8.6

Design

3%

7.3

Smart features

6.5
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
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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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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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Popularity:
Boat Stone ARC Pro has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 59.2% of products in this category.
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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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Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
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
58 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 58 mm which is larger than that of 66.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
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
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5.3 which is newer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 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
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
2,200 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 56.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.2% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
10 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
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
?
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On-device controls placement
side
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
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
600 g
This portable speaker weighs 600 g which is lighter than that of 58.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Height
8.1 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
22.941 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 22.941 cm which is wider than that of 64.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
9.3 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 9.3 cm which is deeper than that of 57.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
boAt Hearables
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
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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Boat Stone ARC Pro vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 8 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (58 mm vs 50 mm).
    58 mm vs 50 mm
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Boat Stone ARC Pro is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 8 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (58 mm vs 50 mm).
    58 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • 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.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 6 newer
    This portable speaker was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2025 vs 2019).
    2025 vs 2019
  • 20 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (60 dB vs 80 dB).
    60 dB vs 80 dB
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 4.21x less popular
    Boat Stone ARC Pro is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 4.84 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (22.9 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    22.941 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.21x less popular
    Boat Stone ARC Pro is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 20 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (60 dB vs 80 dB).
    60 dB vs 80 dB
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 4.84 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (22.9 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    22.941 cm vs 18.1 cm

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Summary of the review

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Boat Stone ARC Pro

  • Punchy and loud 25W audio output that easily fills a medium-sized room
  • Balanced clear vocals and distortion-free sound signature even at high volumes
  • Immersive spatial audio mode that effectively widens the soundstage
  • Excellent value for money offering premium-tier features at an affordable price
  • Rugged and sturdy build quality with an ergonomic handle for easy carrying
  • IPX7 water and splash resistance making it highly suitable for outdoor use
  • Attractive dynamic RGB LED lighting that syncs well with music beats
  • Reliable battery life providing up to 12 hours of playback on a single charge
  • Modern connectivity features including Bluetooth 5.4, AUX input, and dedicated companion app support

What customers don't like about Boat Stone ARC Pro

  • Lacks a precise on-device physical battery percentage indicator
  • The overall size and sturdiness make the speaker feel heavy and bulky to transport
  • Sub-bass depth may feel slightly underwhelming for hardcore bass enthusiasts
  • Occasional Bluetooth connectivity drops reported by some users after long-term usage
  • The audio volume output might feel slightly too low for large outdoor open areas

Verdict

The boAt Stone Arc Pro is a portable wireless Bluetooth v5.3 speaker delivering a powerful 25W RMS output through dual 58mm dynamic drivers, further enhanced by 3D Spatial Audio technology. Its main advantages include a long-lasting 2200 mAh battery providing up to 12 hours of playback, multi-connectivity options like AUX and TF card inputs, dynamic beat-syncing RGB LEDs with 4 modes, app compatibility, Broadcast Mode to pair multiple units, an IPX5 water-resistance rating, and a built-in microphone for hands-free calls. However, notable drawbacks include an uneven, non-linear volume progression that remains too quiet under the 40% mark, the absence of a passive radiator which limits deep, low-end sub-bass impact, and sound tuning that slightly overemphasizes high frequencies on certain EDM tracks.

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