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Cambridge Audio Minx Go Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Audio output power:15.00 WBattery life:18 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.0Weight:?

Cambridge Audio Minx Go 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.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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%

6.6

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 57% 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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Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 50%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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%

6.4

Audio

20%

7.7

Battery

18%

7.9

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

3.8

Controls

3%

8.1

Design

3%

4.9

Smart features

â–²Better than 52%
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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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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Ranked #1000 of 1,316 models in Portable Speakers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Cambridge Audio Minx Go

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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%

6.4

Audio

20%

7.7

Battery

18%

7.9

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

3.8

Controls

3%

8.1

Design

3%

4.9

Smart features

6.6
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

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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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Popularity:
Cambridge Audio Minx Go 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
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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%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.6
Audio output power
15 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 15 W which is lower than that of 58.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.7% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
5
This portable speaker has 5 drivers, which is more than 93.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 3.1% 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
108 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 108 Hz which is higher than that of 88.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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
4
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% 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
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
18 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 18 hours which is longer than that of 77.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.5% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,800 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,800 mAh which is smaller than that of 72.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
32 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 32 W which is higher than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% 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
?
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
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
?
Height
12.3 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 12.3 cm which is shorter than that of 50.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
23.7 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 23.7 cm which is wider than that of 66.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
6 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 6 cm which is shallower than that of 73.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
?
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
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% 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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Cambridge Audio Minx Go vs the average portable speaker

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  • 3 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).
    18 hours vs 12 hours
  • 22 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (32 W vs 10 W).
    32 W vs 10 W
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 10 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (50 °C vs 40 °C).
    50 °C vs 40 °C
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • 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.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).
    18 hours vs 12 hours
  • 22 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (32 W vs 10 W).
    32 W vs 10 W
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 10 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (50 °C vs 40 °C).
    50 °C vs 40 °C
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 48 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (108 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    108 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 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.
  • 2 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (90 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    90 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 4.21x less popular
    Cambridge Audio Minx Go is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 48 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (108 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    108 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 2 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (90 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    90 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 5 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 20 W).
    15 W vs 20 W
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • 5.6 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (23.7 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    23.7 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 6 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    2013 vs 2019

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Cambridge Audio Minx Go

  • Exceptional battery life lasting up to 18 hours
  • Balanced and clear audio with surprisingly punchy bass for its size
  • Can charge external smartphones via the built-in USB port
  • Sturdy, robust, and attractive build quality
  • Fills a room or small outdoor area with loud, distortion-free sound
  • Affordable price point compared to rivals of similar performance

What customers don't like about Cambridge Audio Minx Go

  • Lacks a built-in microphone for speakerphone and hands-free calls
  • A bit heavy and bulky compared to other compact travel speakers
  • The rear bass radiator vibrates heavily at low frequencies, causing the speaker to move or rattle the case
  • USB charging port only works when the speaker is connected to AC wall power
  • No on-device media controls for skipping or repeating tracks
  • Lacks modern extra features like waterproofing, NFC, or Wi-Fi connectivity

Verdict

The Cambridge Audio Minx Go is a compact portable Bluetooth speaker measuring 9.3" x 4.8" x 2.4" and weighing 2.4 lbs, powered by an internal Class-D amplifier and an integrated Digital Signal Processor (DSP). Its five-speaker array features two 0.75-inch (19mm) titanium dome tweeters, two 2-inch (50mm) woofers, and a rear-firing passive bass radiator, delivering a balanced and room-filling acoustic performance. Key advantages include an exceptional battery life of up to 18 hours per charge, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and a rear USB port that can charge external mobile devices. However, major drawbacks include the inability to utilize the USB charging port unless the speaker is plugged into AC mains power, a lack of an integrated microphone for speakerphone functionality, and potential case buzzing or treble distortion at maximum volume levels.

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