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Cambridge Audio Yoyo S Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Audio output power:?Battery life:14 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:4.2Weight: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.

6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 60% of portable speakers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–²Better than 59%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

32%

7.7

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

7.5

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

4.7

Controls

3%

8.1

Design

3%

4.0

Smart features

â–²Better than 68%
?

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~ £160
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Cambridge Audio Yoyo S

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

32%

7.7

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

7.5

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

4.7

Controls

3%

8.1

Design

3%

4.0

Smart features

6.9
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
â–¼
<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:
Cambridge Audio Yoyo S 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
7.7/ 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
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.7
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
67 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 67 mm which is larger than that of 72.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker 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.
Maximum Bluetooth range
9 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 9 m which is shorter than that of 95.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.5% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP
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
14 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker 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
2,600 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker 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
3.5 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker 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
27 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker 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
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IPX4
This portable speaker 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
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
?
Drop resistance
?
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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
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
1,200 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker 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
12.8 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker 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
24.6 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker 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
6.7 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker 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
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
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Cambridge Audio Yoyo S vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • 17 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker 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
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (67 mm vs 50 mm).
    67 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 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.
  • 17 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (67 mm vs 50 mm).
    67 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 17 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (27 W vs 10 W).
    27 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (14 hours vs 12 hours).
    14 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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
  • Is UV resistant
    This portable speaker is UV resistant, while the average portable speaker is not rated as UV resistant.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • 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.
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker 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
    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.
  • 4.21x less popular
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 1 m shorter Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (9 m vs 10 m).
    9 m vs 10 m
  • 4.21x less popular
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Cambridge Audio Yoyo S is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£160 vs £90).
    £160 vs £90
  • 13 mm smaller built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a smaller built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (88 mm vs 101 mm).
    88 mm vs 101 mm
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 1 m shorter Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (9 m vs 10 m).
    9 m vs 10 m
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (3.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    3.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 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 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.
  • 400 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,200 g vs 800 g).
    1,200 g vs 800 g
  • 6.5 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (24.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    24.6 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 3 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    2016 vs 2019

Third-party reviews

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 don't like 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

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.

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