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Braven 570 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Audio output power:6.00 WBattery life:10 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:3.0Weight:312 g

Braven 570 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.

5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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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Score components

80%

5.3

Technical score

20%

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User score

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6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 98%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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%

4.9

Audio

20%

6.0

Battery

18%

5.2

Durability

16%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

4.1

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

4.5

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%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Braven 570

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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%

4.9

Audio

20%

6.0

Battery

18%

5.2

Durability

16%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

4.1

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

4.5

Smart features

5.3
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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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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Popularity:
Braven 570 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
6.7/ 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%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.7
Audio output power
6 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 6 W which is lower than that of 77% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.9% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
40 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
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
3 dB
This portable speaker has a frequency response tolerance of 3 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
Lowest frequency
180 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
3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 3 which is older than that of 85.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% 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
A2DP; HFP; HSP
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
10 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 10 hours which is shorter than that of 53.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 12.9% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,200 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
2.5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2.5 hours which is shorter than that of 70.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% 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
?
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
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
side
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
312 g
This portable speaker weighs 312 g which is lighter than that of 80.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Height
6.4 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 6.4 cm which is shorter than that of 85.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Width
15.8 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 15.8 cm which is narrower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
4.5 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 4.5 cm which is shallower than that of 87.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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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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Braven 570 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    2.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • 488 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (312 g vs 800 g).
    312 g vs 800 g
  • 6 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (6.4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    6.4 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    2.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • 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.
  • 488 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (312 g vs 800 g).
    312 g vs 800 g
  • 6 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (6.4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    6.4 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 3.8 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4.5 cm vs 8.3 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
  • 5,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (15,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    15,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 14 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (6 W vs 20 W).
    6 W vs 20 W
  • 12.8% worse value for money
    Braven 570 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.69 vs 7.5).
    6.69 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Braven 570 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
  • 5,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (15,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    15,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 14 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (6 W vs 20 W).
    6 W vs 20 W
  • 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
  • 3 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (89 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    89 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 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
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    10 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 7 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    2012 vs 2019

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Braven 570

  • Affordable pricing compared to similarly equipped premium competitors.
  • Crisp, clear treble and well-balanced audio performance at moderate volumes.
  • Built-in 1200mAh power bank functionality to charge smartphones and external mobile devices via USB.
  • High clarity and reliable performance when using the built-in speakerphone for calls.
  • Lightweight and highly portable design that makes it easy to carry around.
  • Daisy-chain capability allows users to connect multiple speakers through the line-out port.
  • Impact-resistant polymer shell protects against dents and scratches better than aluminium.

What customers don't like about Braven 570

  • Subpar sub-bass output that does not satisfy true bass lovers.
  • Speaker housing can rattle or vibrate heavily on deep bass tracks at maximum volumes.
  • Downgraded plastic build materials compared to the premium aluminum body of the higher-end Braven 650.
  • Lacks weatherproofing, making it vulnerable to water damage and outdoor elements.
  • Controls are small, poorly labeled, and can be difficult to easily operate.
  • Does not support high-fidelity AptX audio streaming over Bluetooth.

Verdict

The Braven 570 is a compact, 11-ounce portable speaker featuring 2.0 channels with two 40mm custom extended-range drivers and dual rear-facing passive subwoofers that deliver a total power output of 6W (3W per channel) over Bluetooth 3.0 or a 3.5mm AUX input. Its primary advantages include a built-in noise-canceling microphone for speakerphone functionality, a 3.5mm line-out to daisy-chain multiple units, and a 1200mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides up to 10 hours of wireless playback while doubling as an emergency power bank to charge mobile devices via an integrated outbound USB port. On the downside, its lightweight, impact-resistant polymer housing feels somewhat flimsy compared to premium aluminum alternatives, audio clarity and detail suffer noticeably across the frequency spectrum, and the speaker is prone to slight rattling or cabinet vibration when deep bass tracks are played at maximum volume.

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