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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£200
  • Avg. price in US: ~$230
  • Audio output power: 60.00 W
  • Battery life: 10 hours
  • IP rating: IPX5
  • Bluetooth version: 4.0
  • Weight: 750 g

Cabasse Swell 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.

6.9

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

6.9

Technical Score

20.0%

6.9

User score

Good
6.9

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

8.0

Audio

20.0%

6.7

Battery

18.0%

6.8

Durability

16.0%

6.1

Connectivity

8.0%

5.4

Controls

3.0%

8.7

Design

3.0%

4.1

Smart features

Good
6.9

User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

5.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
(27)
amazon
3.6
(19)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Good
  • 7.8
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    5.1

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.4

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Battery life

  • 6.7
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    8.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    4.0

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.4

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 5.6
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    8.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.4

    Weight

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Verdict

The Cabasse Swell is a compact 750g portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker featuring a 4-driver configuration with two 85mm bass drivers and two 40mm tweeters, delivering a frequency response of 55 Hz to 22,000 Hz and 60W RMS of power. Key advantages include its aptX codec support for high-quality audio streaming, convenient NFC pairing, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, up to 10 hours of battery life, and the ability to pair two units together for a 120W stereo system. However, its downsides include a highly directional soundstage rather than 360-degree dispersion, midrange distortion or strain when played at maximum volumes, and chrome finishes that can look and feel somewhat cheap up close.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Cabasse Swell

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

8.0

Audio

20.0%

6.7

Battery

18.0%

6.8

Durability

16.0%

6.1

Connectivity

8.0%

5.4

Controls

3.0%

8.7

Design

3.0%

4.1

Smart features

6.9
Cabasse Swell has a technical score of 6.94 points, which is higher than 56.8% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

5.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
(27)
amazon
3.6
(19)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

6.9
Cabasse Swell has a user score of 6.89 points, which is lower than 91.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
5.3
Cabasse Swell has a popularity of 5.3 points, which is higher than 54.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.9

Overall score

40.0%

9.5

Price

7.7
Cabasse Swell has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 40.7% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

60.00 W
Cabasse Swell has an audio output power of 60.00 W which is higher than that of 79.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 60.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

85.00 mm
Cabasse Swell has a driver unit size of 85.00 mm which is larger than that of 85% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 85.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

4
Cabasse Swell has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 4.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

55.00 Hz
Cabasse Swell has a lowest frequency of 55.00 Hz which is lower than that of 55.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.2% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 55.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Cabasse Swell supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

4.0
Cabasse Swell supports Bluetooth version 4.0 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.0.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
Cabasse Swell has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

A2DP; AVRCP
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Cabasse Swell does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

10 hours
Cabasse Swell 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
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

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Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

3 hours
Cabasse Swell has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

12 W
Cabasse Swell has a maximum charging input power of 12 W which is higher than that of 71% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Cabasse Swell has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IPX5
Cabasse Swell 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
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Cabasse Swell is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Cabasse Swell is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

0 m
Cabasse Swell is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Cabasse Swell does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Cabasse Swell does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Cabasse Swell does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Cabasse Swell supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

750 g
Cabasse Swell weighs 750 g which is lighter than that of 51.2% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

7.5 cm
Cabasse Swell has a height of 7.5 cm which is shorter than that of 75.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.2% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

18.5 cm
Cabasse Swell has a width of 18.5 cm which is wider than that of 51.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

7.5 cm
Cabasse Swell has a depth of 7.5 cm which is shallower than that of 58% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.4% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

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Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Cabasse Swell does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No supported user-accessible firmware update path.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

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Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Cabasse Swell does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Cabasse Swell does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Cabasse Swell vs the average portable speaker

  • 35 mm larger main driver
    Cabasse Swell has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (85 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 85.00 mm.
    What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
    When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 50 mm

    Cabasse Swell has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (85 mm vs 50.00 mm).85.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 40 W more audio output power
    Cabasse Swell has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 60.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Cabasse Swell has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20.00 W).60.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Cabasse Swell has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 4.
    What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
    When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Cabasse Swell has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).4 vs 2
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Cabasse Swell provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
    What it is: Indicates whether sound is spread evenly in all directions.
    When it matters: When even sound coverage around the speaker matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Cabasse Swell provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 2,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    Cabasse Swell has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 22000 Hz.
    What it is: The highest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When upper-treble extension and high-frequency detail matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 20000 Hz

    Cabasse Swell has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).22000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Cabasse Swell has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 2.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Cabasse Swell has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • 10 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Cabasse Swell has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (90 dB vs 80 dB).
    Signal-to-noise ratio: 90.00 dB.
    What it is: The ratio between the wanted audio signal and background noise.
    When it matters: When cleaner audio with less background noise matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 80 dB

    Cabasse Swell has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (90 dB vs 80 dB).90.00 dB vs 80 dB
  • Supports aptX
    Cabasse Swell supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
    Supports the base Qualcomm aptX codec.
    What it is: Indicates whether the Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth codec is supported.
    When it matters: When improved Bluetooth audio quality matters with compatible source devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Cabasse Swell supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 35 mm larger main driver
    Cabasse Swell has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (85 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • 40 W more audio output power
    Cabasse Swell has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20.00 W).
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Cabasse Swell has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Cabasse Swell provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 2,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    Cabasse Swell has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
  • 10 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Cabasse Swell has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (90 dB vs 80 dB).
  • 4 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Cabasse Swell has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (96 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
  • 5 Hz deeper bass extension
    Cabasse Swell has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (55 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Cabasse Swell has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Supports aptX
    Cabasse Swell supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Cabasse Swell supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Cabasse Swell includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 2 W higher charging input power
    Cabasse Swell has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (12 W vs 10 W).
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    Cabasse Swell has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
  • Supports fast pairing
    Cabasse Swell supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports playback mute
    Cabasse Swell supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Cabasse Swell has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • 4.9 cm shorter
    Cabasse Swell is shorter than the average portable speaker (7.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).

Total
Audio
Connectivity
Battery
Durability
Controls
Design
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Cabasse Swell has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    Cabasse Swell has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.0.
  • 3 fewer paired devices remembered
    Cabasse Swell remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (5 vs 8).
    Remembered Bluetooth devices: 5.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    Cabasse Swell has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Cabasse Swell does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Cabasse Swell has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Cabasse Swell has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Cabasse Swell does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
    When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Cabasse Swell does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    Cabasse Swell has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.0.
    What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
    When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5.0

    Cabasse Swell has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).4.0 vs 5.0
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    Cabasse Swell has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    Cabasse Swell has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).10 hours vs 12 hours
  • 3 fewer paired devices remembered
    Cabasse Swell remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (5 vs 8).
    Remembered Bluetooth devices: 5.
    What it is: The number of previously paired devices the speaker can remember.
    When it matters: When many household devices reconnect to the speaker regularly.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 8

    Cabasse Swell remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (5 vs 8).5 vs 8
  • 2.22x more expensive
    Cabasse Swell is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£200 vs £90).
    Cabasse Swell is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£200 vs £90).£200 vs £90
  • 16.1% lower user score
    Cabasse Swell has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.89 vs 8.000).
    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.
    Cabasse Swell has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.89 vs 8.000).6.89 vs 8
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
27 Reviews
amazon
3.6
19 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Cabasse Swell?

  • Excellent acoustic mid-range frequencies, which allow vocal performances and acoustic instruments to sound natural and expressive
  • Balanced, relaxed audio presentation that avoids artificial frequency boosting to impress the listener
  • Sturdy, compact, and lightweight design resembling a sleek thermos, making it highly portable and easy to carry
  • Strong bass separation and a punchy lower-mid response that creates a rich, rhythmic swing for its physical size
  • Reliable battery life providing around 10 hours of continuous wireless playback on a typical charge
  • Convenient connectivity options, including simple Bluetooth pairing, aptX support, an auxiliary input, and wireless stereo pairing with a second unit

What customers dislike about Cabasse Swell?

  • The metallic chrome accents and rings look stylish from a distance but feel cheap and plasticky upon close inspection
  • The audio presentation can become strained, harsh, or lose definition when pushed to its maximum volume limit
  • Lacks an official Ingress Protection (IP) rating for dust and waterproofing, making it less suitable for rugged outdoor use compared to rivals
  • The small-scale physical footprint limits the soundstage, meaning it cannot fully fill very large open spaces or rooms
  • No integrated microphone, which completely eliminates the ability to take hands-free phone calls through the device

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maison-et-domotique.com
05/04/2018
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Cabasse Swell: Testing the first mobile Bluetooth speaker from the French Hi-Fi specialist
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roxarmy.com
06/02/2018
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Review of the Cabasse Swell, the company's first portable speaker
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tests-et-bons-plans.fr
25/03/2018
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Review: Cabasse Swell 60W portable Bluetooth speaker
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leclaireur.fnac.com
25/02/2018
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Cabasse Swell Lab Test: A Serious Competitor to the Bose SoundLink
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