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Dali Kubik Free Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ680Audio output power:100.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:3.0Weight:4500 g

Dali Kubik Free 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.

6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–ĽWorse than 62% of portable speakers
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

â–ĽWorse than 98%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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–Ľ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

32%

7.7

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

5.8

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

5.0

Controls

3%

5.5

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–ĽWorse than 53%
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Dali Kubik Free

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

32%

7.7

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

5.8

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

5.0

Controls

3%

5.5

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.5
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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ 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–Ľ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Dali Kubik Free 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
6.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

6.6
Audio output power
100 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 100 W which is higher than that of 88.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.1% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
133 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 133 mm which is larger than that of 94% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Uses a 133 mm primary driver.
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
3 dB
Market range: <3 dB – >6 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
48 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 48 Hz which is lower than that of 69.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% 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
3
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 3 which is older than that of 85.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% 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
?
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
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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
side
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
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% 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
4,500 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 4,500 g which is heavier than that of 87.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
30.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 30.5 cm which is taller than that of 91.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Width
14.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 14.5 cm which is narrower than that of 61.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
14.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 14.5 cm which is deeper than that of 77.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% 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
USB
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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Dali Kubik Free vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 80 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20 W).
    100 W vs 20 W
  • 83 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (133 mm vs 50 mm).
    Uses a 133 mm primary driver.
    133 mm vs 50 mm
  • 11 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (103 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    103 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 2,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 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.
  • 3 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 80 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20 W).
    100 W vs 20 W
  • 83 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (133 mm vs 50 mm).
    Uses a 133 mm primary driver.
    133 mm vs 50 mm
  • 11 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (103 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    103 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 2,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 12 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (48 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    48 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a TOSLINK optical input
    This portable speaker has a TOSLINK optical input, while the average portable speaker does not have a TOSLINK optical input.
    Has a physical TOSLINK optical audio input.
  • 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.
  • 3 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 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.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust 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.
  • 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.
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 3,700 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (4,500 g vs 800 g).
    4,500 g vs 800 g
  • 7.56x more expensive
    Dali Kubik Free is more expensive than the average portable speaker (ÂŁ680 vs ÂŁ90).
    ÂŁ680 vs ÂŁ90
  • 13.8% worse value for money
    Dali Kubik Free offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.63 vs 7.5).
    6.63 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Dali Kubik Free is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 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 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.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust 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 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.
  • 3,700 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (4,500 g vs 800 g).
    4,500 g vs 800 g
  • 18.1 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (30.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    30.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 6.2 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (14.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    14.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 6 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    2013 vs 2019

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Expert reviews

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whathifi.com
14/03/2016
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DALI Kubik Free review | What Hi-Fi?
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t3.com
15/08/2014
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Dali Kubik Free review - T3
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pocket-lint.com
24/03/2014
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Dali Kubik Free review - Pocket-lint
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areadvd.de
07/01/2014
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REVIEW: Dali KUBIK Free plus KUBIK XTRA – First-Class BT/USB Speakers
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lite-magazin.de
12/01/2014
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Dali Kubik Free & Xtra: Sound Giants in a Sleek Design
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connect-living.de
20/01/2014
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Dali Kubik Free/Xtra review - Active speaker - connect-living
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i-fidelity.net
21/11/2013
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radioclassique.fr
27/02/2015
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Dali Kubik Free

  • Exceptional maximum volume capabilities
  • Balanced audio with highly accurate timing and tight bass
  • Clear, detailed instrument separation and wide soundstage
  • Flexible connectivity options including aptX Bluetooth, digital optical, and USB inputs
  • Premium build quality with interchangeable fabric grilles in multiple colours
  • Ability to easily expand into a true stereo setup by pairing with a passive speaker

What customers don't like about Dali Kubik Free

  • Extremely expensive compared to standard portable alternatives
  • Lacks a built-in rechargeable battery, requiring consistent mains power for high output
  • Sound can become clinical or lose warmth at specific volume thresholds
  • Bass can oversaturate and high notes can sound shrill past 80 percent volume
  • Included physical remote control feels cheap and is unresponsive
  • Tight layout makes the rear connection sockets feel too close together
  • No native Wi-Fi or Apple AirPlay support

Verdict

The DALI Kubik Free is a premium active wireless speaker featuring a built-in 100W four-channel Class D digital amplifier, a 5.25-inch wood fiber cone woofer, and a 25mm soft textile dome tweeter. Delivering a frequency response of 48 to 22,000 Hz, it offers comprehensive connectivity including Bluetooth 3.0 with aptX, an optical input (supporting up to 24-bit/96kHz), micro-USB, RCA, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and a dedicated subwoofer output. Main advantages include its highly engaging, dynamic audio performance with a soundstage that feels larger than its compact footprint, versatile input configurations, and a clever IR-learning system that integrates with existing TV remotes. However, its drawbacks include a somewhat unrefined treble at times, a slightly lean sound profile without a subwoofer, the absence of network-based NAS streaming, and the lack of a modern dedicated smartphone control app.

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