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Denon Cocoon Portable Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ350Audio output power:50.00 WBattery life:5 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:?Weight:3300 g

Denon Cocoon Portable 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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An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 61% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–˛Better than 61% of portable speakers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–ĽWorse than 71%
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–˛ Better than 69% of models
Score components

32%

7.0

Audio

20%

6.5

Battery

18%

7.6

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Controls

3%

6.4

Design

3%

6.0

Smart features

â–˛Better than 69%
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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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Where to buy
    N/A~ ÂŁ350
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Ranked #910 of 1,316 models in Portable Speakers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Denon Cocoon Portable

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–˛ Better than 69% of models
Score components:

32%

7.0

Audio

20%

6.5

Battery

18%

7.6

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Controls

3%

6.4

Design

3%

6.0

Smart features

6.9
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:
Denon Cocoon Portable 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
7.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

7.4
Audio output power
50 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 50 W which is higher than that of 75.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.3% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
100 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 100 mm which is larger than that of 87.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% 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
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio. 94.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
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
5 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 5 hours which is shorter than that of 91.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 5.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
20 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 20 W which is higher than that of 85.2% 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
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
?
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
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
3,300 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 3,300 g which is heavier than that of 82.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
18 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 18 cm which is taller than that of 68% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% of portable speakers.
Width
35.2 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 35.2 cm which is wider than that of 87.9% of portable speakers.
Depth
13.6 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 13.6 cm which is deeper than that of 74.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
OTA
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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Denon Cocoon Portable vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 50 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (100 mm vs 50 mm).
    100 mm vs 50 mm
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 30 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (50 W vs 20 W).
    50 W vs 20 W
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This portable speaker supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 10 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (20 W vs 10 W).
    20 W vs 10 W
  • 50 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (100 mm vs 50 mm).
    100 mm vs 50 mm
  • 30 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (50 W vs 20 W).
    50 W vs 20 W
  • 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.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • Supports DLNA media sharing
    This portable speaker supports DLNA media sharing, while the average portable speaker does not support DLNA media sharing.
  • Has Ethernet support
    This portable speaker has Ethernet support, while the average portable speaker does not have Ethernet support.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This portable speaker supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • 10 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (20 W vs 10 W).
    20 W vs 10 W
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    5 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not support Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • 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.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 2,500 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,300 g vs 800 g).
    3,300 g vs 800 g
  • Fewer Wi-Fi band options
    This portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz for Wi-Fi bands, while the average portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz/5 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
  • 3.89x more expensive
    Denon Cocoon Portable is more expensive than the average portable speaker (ÂŁ350 vs ÂŁ90).
    ÂŁ350 vs ÂŁ90
  • 4.21x less popular
    Denon Cocoon Portable is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 1.8% worse value for money
    Denon Cocoon Portable offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.41 vs 7.5).
    7.41 vs 7.55
  • 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.
  • Does not support Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi band options
    This portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz for Wi-Fi bands, while the average portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz/5 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
  • Alternative Wi-Fi standard
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 1 (802.11b), while the average portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 1 (802.11b) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    5 hours vs 12 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 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.
  • 2,500 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,300 g vs 800 g).
    3,300 g vs 800 g
  • 17.1 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (35.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    35.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 5.3 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (13.6 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    13.6 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 5.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (18 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    18 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 6 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    2013 vs 2019

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uk.pcmag.com
03/01/2013
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03/01/2013
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26/04/2013
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09/07/2013
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31/07/2013
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26/11/2012
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14/03/2013
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16/11/2012
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Denon Cocoon Portable

  • Solid audio quality at moderate volumes with clear high-mid and low-mid frequencies
  • Flexible wireless audio streaming options via AirPlay and Wi-Fi network connectivity
  • Built-in retractable docking tray for physical device playback and charging
  • Streamlined internet radio access with thousands of global stations available through the companion app
  • Convenient built-in carry handle grip and dedicated travel bag for portability
  • Distinctive, unique aesthetic design that departs from traditional boxy speakers

What customers don't like about Denon Cocoon Portable

  • Audio noticeably distorts and crackles at maximum volume levels
  • Anemic and weak bass performance that struggles with deep sub-bass tracks
  • High retail price compared to alternative portable wireless options in its class
  • Initial Wi-Fi setup and network connection can be complex or fiddly
  • Awkward rear placement of the touch-sensitive control buttons requires leaning over the device

Verdict

The Denon Cocoon Portable (DSD300) is a distinctive wireless network speaker dock featuring a 50-watt Class D amplifier powering two 100mm full-range drivers housed within a water-resistant monocoque chassis. Key performance advantages include built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, native Apple AirPlay, DLNA 1.5 streaming support, integrated internet radio with three presets, a retractable iPod/iPhone dock tray with an organic LED display, and a built-in rechargeable battery delivering up to 5 hours of playback. However, notable drawbacks include its lack of standard Bluetooth connectivity, a relatively heavy build weighing 3.3 kg, and a tendency for the audio to distort at maximum volumes on bass-heavy tracks.

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