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Boat Stone Lumos Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Audio output power:60.00 WBattery life:9 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:5.3Weight:2000 g

Boat Stone Lumos 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.

Boat Stone Lumos
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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
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Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 76% of portable speakers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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
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Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

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6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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%

6.2

Audio

20%

6.2

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

8.0

Controls

3%

7.8

Design

3%

5.3

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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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £70
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Boat Stone Lumos

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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 67% of models
Score components:

32%

6.2

Audio

20%

6.2

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

8.0

Controls

3%

7.8

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

6.3
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
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Popularity:
Boat Stone Lumos 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
7.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
Audio output power
60 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 60 W which is higher than that of 79.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
69 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 69 mm which is larger than that of 73% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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
80 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 80 Hz which is higher than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.4% 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
5.3
Market range: <3 – >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
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
9 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 9 hours which is shorter than that of 66.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.8% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
4,400 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 4,400 mAh which is larger than that of 74.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.4% 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
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
IPX4
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% 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
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
2000 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 2000 g which is heavier than that of 71.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Height
16.46 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 16.46 cm which is taller than that of 63.2% of portable speakers.
Width
10.6 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 10.6 cm which is narrower than that of 71.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
10.6 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 10.6 cm which is deeper than that of 63.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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
App
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 Stone Lumos vs the average portable speaker

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  • 40 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20 W).
    60 W vs 20 W
  • 5 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
    5 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 19 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (69 mm vs 50 mm).
    69 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1,800 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    4,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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.
    Provides a Type-A power-output port for charging another device.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 40 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20 W).
    60 W vs 20 W
  • 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.
  • 19 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (69 mm vs 50 mm).
    69 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 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
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 1,800 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    4,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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.
    Provides a Type-A power-output port for charging another device.
  • 5 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
    5 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 2 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • 7.5 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (10.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    10.6 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 5 newer
    This portable speaker was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2024 vs 2019).
    2024 vs 2019
  • 4,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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
  • 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
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (9 hours vs 12 hours).
    9 hours vs 12 hours
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 1,200 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2000 g vs 800 g).
    2,000 g vs 800 g
  • 4.21x less popular
    Boat Stone Lumos is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 2% worse value for money
    Boat Stone Lumos offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.4 vs 7.5).
    7.4 vs 7.55
  • 4,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (9 hours vs 12 hours).
    9 hours vs 12 hours
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 1,200 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2000 g vs 800 g).
    2,000 g vs 800 g
  • 4.06 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (16.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    16.46 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 2.3 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (10.6 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    10.6 cm vs 8.3 cm

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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
17/08/2024
Summary of the review
Boat Stone Lumos review: Cosmos on your table - Times of India
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tech.hindustantimes.com
27/07/2024
Summary of the review
Boat Stone LumosGo to product viewer dialog for this item. review: A high-bass Bluetooth speaker with LED projections at Rs. 6999
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indiatoday.in
26/08/2024
Summary of the review
boAt Stone Lumos LED Projection review: A good portable speaker under Rs 10,000 The Times of India
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
17/08/2024
Summary of the review
Boat Stone Lumos Review: Cosmos on Your Table
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Boat Stone Lumos

  • Powerful 60W audio output with clear vocals and distinct mid-range frequencies
  • Unique built-in LED projection with seven dynamic, customizable visual party modes
  • Punchy, controlled bass output enhanced by a dedicated deep bass EQ mode
  • Versatile multi-connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.3, AUX, USB, and TF Card
  • Sturdy, premium-feeling cylindrical design featuring a convenient carry handle
  • IPX4 splash and sweat resistance makes it suitable for poolside or outdoor use

What customers don't like about Boat Stone Lumos

  • Noticeable loss of loudness and vocal clarity when switched to the deep bass EQ mode
  • Relatively heavy at around 1 to 2 kg, reducing overall pocket portability
  • Slow battery charging time taking upwards of 2.5 to 4.5 hours to hit full capacity
  • IPX4 rating is lower than competing alternatives that feature full IP67 dust and waterproofing
  • Lacks integrated smart voice assistants like Alexa or Siri on the device
  • Slight drop in audio transmission stability once the Bluetooth range exceeds 10 metres

Verdict

The boAt Stone Lumos is a portable party speaker featuring a robust 60W RMS audio output delivered through dual 2.75-inch dynamic drivers, complemented by Bluetooth v5.3 connectivity, an auxiliary input, and a USB port. Its defining characteristic is a built-in customizable projector offering seven dynamic LED light projection modes and starry night effects, all manageable via the boAt Hearables application. Main advantages include its balanced and deep bass dual EQ modes, hands-free calling via an integrated microphone, True Wireless Stereo pairing capabilities, and a practical carrying handle alongside an IPX4 splash-resistant build. However, the speaker is held back by a relatively modest 9-hour battery life from its 5,200 mAh capacity considering its power demand, lack of an IP67 fully dust-and-waterproof rating, and a substantial weight of nearly 2 kg that impacts overall portability.

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