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Bugani M83 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Audio output power:40.00 WBattery life:24 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:5.3Weight:2490 g

Bugani M83 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.

7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

80%

7.9

Technical score

20%

?

User score

★Better than 97% of portable speakers
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 97%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

32%

8.1

Audio

20%

7.4

Battery

18%

9.2

Durability

16%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Controls

3%

7.6

Design

3%

6.1

Smart features

★Better than 98%
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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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<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~ £55
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Bugani M83

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

32%

8.1

Audio

20%

7.4

Battery

18%

9.2

Durability

16%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Controls

3%

7.6

Design

3%

6.1

Smart features

7.9
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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<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:
Bugani M83 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
8.5/ 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
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.5
Audio output power
40 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 40 W which is higher than that of 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.7% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
45 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 45 Hz which is lower than that of 70.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.6% 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
30 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 30 m which is longer than that of 85.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; 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
24 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 24 hours which is longer than that of 88.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
8,000 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 8,000 mAh which is larger than that of 92.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Charging time
6 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 6 hours which is longer than that of 95.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.4% 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
?
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
1 m
Market range: <0 m – >1 m
This portable speaker has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
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
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
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
2,490 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 2,490 g which is heavier than that of 75.7% of portable speakers.
Height
17 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 17 cm which is taller than that of 65.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Width
?
Depth
12.7 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 12.7 cm which is deeper than that of 71.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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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.
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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Bugani M83 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    30 m vs 10 m
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    24 hours vs 12 hours
  • 5,400 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (8,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    8,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 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.
  • 13% better value for money
    Bugani M83 offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.52 vs 7.5).
    8.52 vs 7.55
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 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.
  • 20 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (40 W vs 20 W).
    40 W vs 20 W
  • 5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (85 dB vs 80 dB).
    85 dB vs 80 dB
  • 15 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (45 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    45 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    30 m vs 10 m
  • 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.
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    24 hours vs 12 hours
  • 5,400 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (8,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    8,000 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.
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • 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 fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 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.
  • 2 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • 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.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).
    6 hours vs 3 hours
  • 1,690 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,490 g vs 800 g).
    2,490 g vs 800 g
  • 4.21x less popular
    Bugani M83 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 4.4 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (12.7 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    12.7 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 4.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (17 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    17 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 4.21x less popular
    Bugani M83 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).
    6 hours vs 3 hours
  • 1,690 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,490 g vs 800 g).
    2,490 g vs 800 g
  • 4.4 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (12.7 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    12.7 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 4.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (17 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    17 cm vs 12.4 cm

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What customers like about Bugani M83

  • Affordable price offering excellent value for money
  • Loud audio output capable of filling medium-sized party spaces
  • Clear sound quality with rich, deep bass and distinct tweeters
  • Long-lasting battery life that holds a charge well during outdoor trips
  • Rugged, durable build quality featuring a convenient carrying handle
  • Reliable and quick Bluetooth pairing with stable connection strength
  • IPX5/IPX6 water-resistance rating suitable for pool, beach, and camping environments
  • Built-in power bank capability to charge cell phones and other devices
  • Supports True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing to connect two units simultaneously
  • Multiple playback options including a Micro SD/TF card slot and a 3.5mm Aux input

What customers don't like about Bugani M83

  • Audio can experience distortion or loss of clarity at maximum volume levels
  • Loud, unadjustable built-in voice prompts that cannot be muted or turned down
  • Heavy and bulky design compared to smaller portable bluetooth options
  • Outer texture and grill tend to attract dust and debris easily in outdoor settings
  • Vulnerable to damage from impacts, with reports of faceplates cracking from short drops
  • Inconsistent power uptime or battery lifespan reported over long-term ownership by some users
  • Older variants utilize an outdated Micro-USB charging port rather than modern USB-C

Verdict

The Bugani M83 is a rugged, portable outdoor Bluetooth speaker equipped with a 50W output configuration driven by four active drivers—consisting of two 20W mid-bass magnetic drivers and two 5W tweeters—alongside dual passive bass radiators. Its main pros include an IPX6 waterproof rating, an expansive 10,000mAh battery providing up to 24 to 40 hours of playtime, True Wireless Stereo pairing to link two units for 100W sound, and an integrated USB-A port that functions as a phone-charging power bank. However, its notable cons are a bulky 2.02 kg frame that reduces total portability, a sacrifice in overall vocal clarity at maximum volume to favor extreme loudness, and older production models relying on an outdated Micro-USB charging port rather than modern USB-C.

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