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Comiso C16 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Audio output power:?Battery life:20 hoursIP rating:IP67Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:195 g

Comiso C16 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.

Comiso C16
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

â–²Better than 88% of portable speakers
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 90%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

32%

6.8

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

9.3

Durability

16%

6.9

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Controls

3%

9.4

Design

3%

4.9

Smart features

â–²Better than 86%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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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â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 77%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £20
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Comiso C16

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

32%

6.8

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

9.3

Durability

16%

6.9

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Controls

3%

9.4

Design

3%

4.9

Smart features

7.2
User score
User score
8.5/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
7.3/ 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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â–² Better than 73% of models
Popularity:
Comiso C16 has a popularity score of 7.3 points, which is higher than 72.9% of products in this category.
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.2
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
53 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 53 mm which is larger than that of 60.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.7% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% 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
5
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
30 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 30 m which is longer than that of 85.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
?
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Battery life
20 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 20 hours which is longer than that of 80.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,200 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 81.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 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
5 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% 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
IP67
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IP67 which provides better ingress protection than 80% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 19.1% 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
1 m
Market range: <0 m – >1 m
This portable speaker has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
?
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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
195 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 195 g which is lighter than that of 91.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
10.16 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 10.16 cm which is shorter than that of 60.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
7.493 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 7.493 cm which is narrower than that of 91.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
4.293 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 4.293 cm which is shallower than that of 90.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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Companion app name
?
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.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Comiso C16 vs the average portable speaker

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  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    IP67 vs IPX5
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    30 m vs 10 m
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 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 an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Comiso C16 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 9% better value for money
    Comiso C16 offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.23 vs 7.5).
    8.23 vs 7.55
  • 6.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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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    the average portable speaker
    Comiso C16 has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.49 vs 8).
    8.49 vs 8
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 3 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (53 mm vs 50 mm).
    53 mm vs 50 mm
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    30 m vs 10 m
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • Has an external memory card slot
    This portable speaker has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
    Has a removable memory-card slot for playback.
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    IP67 vs IPX5
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • 605 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (195 g vs 800 g).
    195 g vs 800 g
  • 10.61 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    7.493 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.01 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4.3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4.293 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 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.
  • 1,400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 1,400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Comiso C16

  • Impressive volume and punchy sound for its ultra-compact, palm-sized design
  • Excellent IPX7 waterproof and dustproof rating, making it perfect for shower, pool, and beach use
  • Great value for money with an affordable price point
  • Long-lasting battery life offering up to 20 hours of playback on a single charge
  • Quick and stable Bluetooth connection with effortless pairing
  • Lightweight and highly portable design that includes a sturdy braided lanyard for easy carrying
  • Supports true wireless stereo pairing to connect two units together

What customers don't like about Comiso C16

  • Lacks deep or powerful bass response
  • Sound can experience minor distortion when pushed to 100% maximum volume
  • Lacks a dedicated companion app or customizable equalizer settings for audio adjustments
  • Limited and sometimes undesirable aesthetic color options in stock
  • No included protective travel bag or carrying pouch

Verdict

The Comiso C16 is an ultra-portable Bluetooth 5.0 speaker weighing just 195 grams and measuring 4 x 2.95 x 1.69 inches. It features a 6-watt audio output, an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating that allows it to float on water, and True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing for dual-speaker synchronization. Main pros include an integrated microphone for hands-free phone calls, an impressive 20-hour battery life at medium volume, and a quick 2.5-hour recharge time via its USB Type-C port. However, its primary cons include a limited deep bass performance due to its compact size and a lack of a physical auxiliary input port.

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