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Boult Audio Partybox X80 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Audio output power:80.00 WBattery life:5 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:5.3Weight:5900 g

Boult Audio Partybox X80 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
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 61% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 61% of portable speakers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 50%
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

32%

7.5

Audio

20%

6.2

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Controls

3%

3.2

Design

3%

5.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 52%
?

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~ £60
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Boult Audio Partybox X80

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

32%

7.5

Audio

20%

6.2

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Controls

3%

3.2

Design

3%

5.0

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
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:
Boult Audio Partybox X80 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
7.6/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
Audio output power
80 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 80 W which is higher than that of 85.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.3% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
165 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 165 mm which is larger than that of 96.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.9% 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
?
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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
5 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 5 hours which is shorter than that of 91.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 5.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
1 hour
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
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
?
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
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% 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
?
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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
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% 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
5,900 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 5,900 g which is heavier than that of 90.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Height
70.1 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 70.1 cm which is taller than that of 98.2% of portable speakers.
Width
27 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 27 cm which is wider than that of 74.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
28.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 28.5 cm which is deeper than that of 95.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
?
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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Boult Audio Partybox X80 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 115 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (165 mm vs 50 mm).
    165 mm vs 50 mm
  • 60 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (80 W vs 20 W).
    80 W vs 20 W
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 115 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (165 mm vs 50 mm).
    165 mm vs 50 mm
  • 60 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (80 W vs 20 W).
    80 W vs 20 W
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 5 newer
    This portable speaker was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2024 vs 2019).
    2024 vs 2019
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    5 hours vs 12 hours
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 5,100 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (5,900 g vs 800 g).
    5,900 g vs 800 g
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 57.7 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (70.1 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    70.1 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 4.21x less popular
    Boult Audio Partybox X80 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    5 hours vs 12 hours
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 5,100 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (5,900 g vs 800 g).
    5,900 g vs 800 g
  • 57.7 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (70.1 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    70.1 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 20.2 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (28.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    28.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 8.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (27 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    27 cm vs 18.1 cm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

F
firstpost.com
25/02/2025
Summary of the review
Boult Partybox X80 Review: A feature-packed speaker with major party vibes
M
moneycontrol.com
03/02/2025
Summary of the review
Boult Audio Party Box X80 speaker review - Affordable party companion
G
gizbot.com
21/12/2024
Summary of the review
Boult Partybox X80 Review: Big Sound, Bold Lights, and Serious Party Vibes

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Boult Audio Partybox X80

  • Powerful 80W sound output with clear vocals and distinguished treble driver performance
  • On-device physical dials to easily customize and adjust both bass and treble settings
  • Vibrant and dynamic RGB LED lighting panel featuring multiple pre-programmed patterns
  • Versatile multi-port connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.3, AUX, USB, and Micro SD slots
  • Dedicated karaoke microphone input that also supports guitar connections
  • Modern tower design that remains surprisingly lightweight and easy to carry around

What customers don't like about Boult Audio Partybox X80

  • Relatively short battery life providing only up to 5 hours of runtime on a full charge
  • Lacks an included remote control and does not feature smartphone app support
  • Audio starts to distort and the body rattles slightly when pushed past 80% volume
  • Completely lacks water or sweat resistance ratings, making outdoor use risky near pools
  • Some users report a lower Bluetooth connectivity range than expected

Verdict

The Boult Audio Partybox X80 is a portable party speaker featuring a powerful 80W sound output powered by dual dynamic drivers, a dedicated treble tweeter, and BoomX technology. It comes equipped with Bluetooth 5.3 with EDR support, an integrated carry handle, customizable dynamic RGB LED lighting with eight patterns, an LED display panel, and versatile physical connectivity options including Type-C, USB-A, AUX, a microSD card slot, and dedicated karaoke mic and guitar inputs with physical bass, treble, and echo knobs. Its main pros include loud and clear audio performance, a robust and premium mesh grill design, flexible audio tuning controls, and a diverse range of input options. However, its main cons include a relatively brief 5-hour battery life, a solid but completely plastic build, audio that distorts slightly when pushed past 80% volume, and the lack of a remote control or dedicated companion app support.

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