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Devialet Phantom Reactor 600 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£870Audio output power:350.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.1Weight:4300 g

Devialet Phantom Reactor 600 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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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 61% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 61% of portable speakers
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
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–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

32%

7.1

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

4.7

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

7.3

Controls

3%

6.0

Design

3%

7.7

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 52%
?

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~ £870
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Devialet Phantom Reactor 600

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

32%

7.1

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

4.7

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

7.3

Controls

3%

6.0

Design

3%

7.7

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–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:
Devialet Phantom Reactor 600 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
6.3/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

6.3
Audio output power
350 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 350 W which is higher than that of 99.1% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
30 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 30 mm which is smaller than that of 97.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% 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
1 dB
Market range: <3 dB – >6 dB
This portable speaker has a frequency response tolerance of 1 dB which is lower than that of 95% of portable speakers and equal to that of 5% of portable speakers.
Lowest frequency
18 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 18 Hz which is lower than that of 98.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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
4.1
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.1 which is older than that of 71.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% 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
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native 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
top; rear
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
?
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
4,300 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 4,300 g which is heavier than that of 87% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
16.8 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 16.8 cm which is taller than that of 64.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Width
15.7 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 15.7 cm which is narrower than that of 59.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
16.8 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 16.8 cm which is deeper than that of 84.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
Devialet
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; App
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
yes
This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect. 89.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Devialet Phantom Reactor 600 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 330 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (350 W vs 20 W).
    350 W vs 20 W
  • 42 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (18 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    18 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 2 dB tighter frequency-response tolerance
    This portable speaker has a tighter frequency-response tolerance than the average portable speaker (1 dB vs 3 dB).
    1 dB vs 3 dB
  • 1,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (21,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    21,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • 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.
  • 1 % lower total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has lower total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (0 % vs 1 %).
    0.001 % vs 1 %
  • 330 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (350 W vs 20 W).
    350 W vs 20 W
  • 42 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (18 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    18 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 2 dB tighter frequency-response tolerance
    This portable speaker has a tighter frequency-response tolerance than the average portable speaker (1 dB vs 3 dB).
    1 dB vs 3 dB
  • 1,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (21,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    21,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 1 % lower total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has lower total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (0 % vs 1 %).
    0.001 % vs 1 %
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 3 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (95 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    95 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 25 ms lower audio latency
    This portable speaker has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (60 ms vs 85 ms).
    60 ms vs 85 ms
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Wi-Fi standard detailed
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), while the average portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 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.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • 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.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    This portable speaker supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
    Supports synchronized multi-room playback.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 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
  • 20 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (30 mm vs 50 mm).
    30 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
  • 3,500 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (4,300 g vs 800 g).
    4,300 g vs 800 g
  • 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.
  • 0.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 vs 5
  • 9.67x more expensive
    Devialet Phantom Reactor 600 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£870 vs £90).
    £870 vs £90
  • 19% worse value for money
    Devialet Phantom Reactor 600 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.34 vs 7.5).
    6.34 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Devialet Phantom Reactor 600 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
  • 20 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (30 mm vs 50 mm).
    30 mm vs 50 mm
  • 0.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 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 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 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.
  • 3,500 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (4,300 g vs 800 g).
    4,300 g vs 800 g
  • 8.5 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (16.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    16.8 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 4.4 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (16.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    16.8 cm vs 12.4 cm

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whathifi.com
18/06/2019
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thepeakmagazine.com.sg
03/05/2020
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24/06/2025
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leclaireur.fnac.com
17/03/2019
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06/06/2019
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Devialet Phantom Reactor 600

  • Incredible power and high volume capability (up to 95 dB SPL) from an ultra-compact chassis.
  • Deep, floor-shaking bass response that remains clear without physical cabinet vibration.
  • Striking, futuristic ovoid aesthetics that serve as an immediate focal and conversation point in any room.
  • Excellent clarity at low volume levels, maintaining full frequency dynamics without muddying the sound.
  • Wide audio dispersion pattern that distributes sound evenly across the room.
  • Solid connectivity suite including Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and a physical optical/analog hybrid jack.

What customers don't like about Devialet Phantom Reactor 600

  • Extremely expensive price tag with equally pricey official stands and accessories.
  • Lack of integrated battery power, forcing it to remain plugged into a wall outlet despite its portable sizing.
  • The matte black finish option easily attracts dust and visible fingerprint smudges.
  • Oversaturated or slightly overemphasised bass processing can occasionally bleed into and drown out the mid-range vocals.
  • Sound signature is described by some listeners as clinical, academic, or computerized rather than warm and melodic.
  • Fickle wireless pairing or occasional app connectivity issues, particularly when trying to configure a stereo pair.
  • The speaker is natively a mono device, requiring a costly second unit purchase for true stereo separation.
  • Lacks a dedicated physical remote control, built-in smart assistant support, and higher-end Bluetooth codecs like aptX.

Verdict

The Devialet Phantom Reactor 600 is an ultra-compact home wireless speaker equipped with a 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor, a 24-bit/96kHz DAC, one aluminum full-range driver, and two push-push side woofers. It delivers a maximum sound level of 95 dB SPL and 600W peak power (350W RMS) with an expansive frequency response spanning 18Hz to 21kHz, ensuring a highly accurate soundstage down to sub-bass frequencies. Main pros include its phenomenal audiophile-grade precision, zero distortion at high volume, and versatile connectivity including Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, and optical/analog inputs. However, despite being a quarter of the size of the original Phantom, it is surprisingly heavy at 4.3 kg, lacks a built-in battery for true on-the-go portability, and native platform integration within the companion app is somewhat limited.

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