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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£160
  • Avg. price in US: ~$180
  • Audio output power: ?
  • Battery life: 14 hours
  • IP rating: IPX4
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Weight: 1200 g

Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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.

7.1

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%

7.1

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.1

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%

8.3

Audio

20.0%

7.1

Battery

18.0%

7.8

Durability

16.0%

5.5

Connectivity

8.0%

4.7

Controls

3.0%

8.1

Design

3.0%

4.0

Smart features

Very good
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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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.0
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    4.9

    IP rating

    20.0%

    8.9

    Weight

    15.0%

    6.4

    Battery life

  • 7.1
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    6.4

    Battery life

    15.0%

    8.9

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 5.5
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    8.9

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £160

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Cambridge Audio Yoyo S is a portable Bluetooth and NFC-enabled speaker designed with a 2.1-channel system that packs two full-range drivers, a subwoofer, and a passive bass radiator to deliver 15 to 25 Watts of power. Its standout characteristics include a distinctive Marton Mills worsted wool exterior, an impressive 14-hour battery life, built-in speakerphone functionality, a USB port for charging external smart devices, and unique touch-free gesture controls. Main pros include a satisfyingly big, rich, and well-balanced audio presentation alongside high-quality aesthetics. On the downside, the speaker is relatively heavy for a portable model at 1.2kg (2.6 lbs), the gesture controls can occasionally be accidentally triggered, and its narrow base design can make it prone to tipping over easily.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Cambridge Audio Yoyo S

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%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

?

Controls

3.0%

?

Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

7.1
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a technical score of 7.08 points, which is higher than 64.9% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% 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%

7.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

7.9
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 60.4% 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

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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

67.00 mm
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a driver unit size of 67.00 mm which is larger than that of 72.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 67.00 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

3
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 3.
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

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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
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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

4.2
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.2.
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

9.00 m
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a maximum Bluetooth range of 9.00 m which is shorter than that of 95.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.5% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 9.00 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; HFP
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
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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

14 hours
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a battery life of 14 hours which is longer than that of 64.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% 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

2,600 mAh
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh which is larger than that of 49% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.4% of portable speakers.
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

3.5 hours
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a charging time of 3.5 hours which is longer than that of 64.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.3% 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

27 W
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a maximum charging input power of 27 W which is higher than that of 88.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% 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
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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+

IPX4
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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
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
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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

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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
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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

1,200 g
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S weighs 1,200 g which is heavier than that of 59.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% 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

12.8 cm
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a height of 12.8 cm which is taller than that of 51.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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

24.6 cm
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a width of 24.6 cm which is wider than that of 68.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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

6.7 cm
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a depth of 6.7 cm which is shallower than that of 67.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% 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
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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

?
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
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Cambridge Audio Yoyo S vs the average portable speaker

  • Includes a subwoofer
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated low-frequency driver is included.
    When it matters: When stronger low-frequency output matters without adding separate equipment.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
    What it is: Shows whether the device uses separate left and right audio channels.
    When it matters: When true left-and-right channel playback matters without pairing a second speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 17 W higher charging input power
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (27 W vs 10 W).
    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

    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (27 W vs 10 W).27 W vs 10 W
  • 17 mm larger main driver
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (67 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 67.00 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

    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (67 mm vs 50.00 mm).67.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • Has a power bank function
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can send power to charge another device.
    When it matters: When the speaker should also charge a phone or another device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 3.
    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

    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).3 vs 2
  • Supports fast pairing
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
    Supports documented one-tap or quick device 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

    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
    What it is: Shows whether NFC can be used to start Bluetooth pairing quickly.
    When it matters: When you want faster tap-to-pair setup with compatible devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 17 mm larger main driver
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (67 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 17 W higher charging input power
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (27 W vs 10 W).
  • Has a power bank function
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (14 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 10 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (50 °C vs 40 °C).
  • Is UV resistant
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S is UV resistant, while the average portable speaker is not rated as UV resistant.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports playback mute
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.

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  • 13 mm smaller built-in subwoofer
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a smaller built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (88 mm vs 101 mm).
    Built-in subwoofer diameter: 88.00 mm.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
  • 1 m shorter Bluetooth range
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (9 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 9.00 m.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (3.5 hours vs 3 hours).
  • Worse ingress protection
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 400 g heavier
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,200 g vs 800 g).
  • 6.5 cm wider
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S is wider than the average portable speaker (24.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 3 older
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2016.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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

    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
    What it is: Indicates whether two compatible speakers can form a stereo pair.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should form separate left and right channels.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Worse ingress protection
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    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+

    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
    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

    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).4.2 vs 5.0
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (3.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    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

    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (3.5 hours vs 3 hours).3.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
    What it is: Indicates whether spoken status messages are used for user feedback.
    When it matters: When spoken feedback for pairing, battery, or operating status is useful.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
  • 3.69x less popular
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).
    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.
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).1 vs 3.69
  • 1 m shorter Bluetooth range
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (9 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 9.00 m.
    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

    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (9 m vs 10 m).9.00 m vs 10 m
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What customers like about Cambridge Audio Yoyo S?

  • Satisfying, powerful, and well-balanced sound quality with clear vocals
  • Stylish and premium design wrapped in 100% Marton Mills worsted wool
  • Impressive battery life offering up to 14 hours of playback
  • Convenient built-in USB port for charging smartphones and other devices
  • Low distortion and maintains audio clarity even at high volumes
  • Features useful connectivity options like NFC pairing and a built-in microphone for calls

What customers dislike about Cambridge Audio Yoyo S?

  • Gesture controls can be finicky and are easily triggered by accident
  • Relatively heavy (around 1.2kg) and bulky for a highly portable travel speaker
  • Lacks water and dust resistance, making it less suitable for outdoor use in poor weather
  • Slight initial audio latency (around 2 seconds) when starting a video or track
  • Mid-range definition can occasionally feel a bit soft or loose depending on the track

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