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Creative D80 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Audio output power:10.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:2.1Weight:1060 g

Creative D80 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.

Creative D80
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

8.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 71% of portable speakers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

32%

5.8

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

6.8

Durability

16%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

3.6

Controls

3%

7.0

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 85%
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 74%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Creative D80

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

32%

5.8

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

6.8

Durability

16%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

3.6

Controls

3%

7.0

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

5.9
User score
User score
8.2/ 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–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
7.9/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Popularity:
Creative D80 has a popularity score of 7.9 points, which is higher than 77.1% of products in this category.
7.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
Audio output power
10 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 10 W which is lower than that of 66.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
76 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 76 mm which is larger than that of 76.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% 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
2.1
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 2.1 which is older than that of 92% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 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; AVRCP
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
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
front
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
1,060 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 1,060 g which is heavier than that of 57.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
32.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 32.5 cm which is taller than that of 92.4% of portable speakers.
Width
32.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 32.5 cm which is wider than that of 84.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
10 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 10 cm which is deeper than that of 60.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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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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Creative D80 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50 mm).
    76 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (85 dB vs 80 dB).
    85 dB vs 80 dB
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Is UV resistant
    This portable speaker is UV resistant, while the average portable speaker is not rated as UV resistant.
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Creative D80 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Creative D80 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50 mm).
    76 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
  • 5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (85 dB vs 80 dB).
    85 dB vs 80 dB
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Is UV resistant
    This portable speaker is UV resistant, while the average portable speaker is not rated as UV resistant.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 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.
  • 7 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • 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 support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 7 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 10 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20 W).
    10 W vs 20 W
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 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.
  • 20.1 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (32.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    32.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 14.4 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (32.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    32.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 260 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,060 g vs 800 g).
    1,060 g vs 800 g
  • 1.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (10 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    10 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 8 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2011 vs 2019).
    2011 vs 2019

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hardwarezone.com.sg
23/09/2011
Summary of the review
First Looks: Creative D80 Portable Bluetooth SpeakerGo to product viewer dialogue for this item.
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firstpost.com
20/08/2011
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techenclave.com
22/12/2012
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alefo.de
29/04/2017
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hardwarezone.com.sg
23/09/2011
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techenclave.com
22/12/2012
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Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Creative D80

  • Affordable price point and excellent value for money
  • Good sound quality that easily fills a small to medium-sized room
  • Sleek, minimalist, and compact physical design
  • Simple and straightforward Bluetooth pairing process
  • Adequate wireless Bluetooth range up to 10 meters
  • Includes a physical auxiliary input (3.5mm jack) for wired devices

What customers don't like about Creative D80

  • No built-in battery backup, requiring a continuous AC wall outlet connection
  • Limited and weak low-frequency bass performance
  • Does not include a dedicated remote control
  • Bluetooth signal can struggle or drop when passing through walls
  • Awkward front-facing placement of the auxiliary input port for permanent setups

Verdict

The Creative D80 is a one-piece compact Bluetooth speaker measuring 32.5 x 10 x 10 cm and weighing 1.06 kg, engineered with dual 3-inch full-range drivers delivering 10 watts of stereo output power. It relies on Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology supporting A2DP and AVRCP profiles with an operational range of up to 10 meters, and features a 3.5mm auxiliary input for wired devices alongside an internal power adapter that runs on main AC power rather than a battery. Its primary pros include straightforward pairing, robust build quality, space-saving design, and clear, room-filling sound at an affordable price point. However, significant cons include its total dependency on a wall outlet for power, the lack of a built-in rechargeable battery which limits portability, an outdated Bluetooth version, and limited deep bass performance due to the absence of a dedicated woofer.

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