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Dynaudio Music 5 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£540Audio output power:250.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.0Weight:5400 g

Dynaudio Music 5 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.

7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 75% of portable speakers
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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 82% of models
Score components

32%

8.3

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

4.8

Durability

16%

7.2

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Controls

3%

4.1

Design

3%

8.5

Smart features

â–²Better than 82%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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
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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~ £540
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Dynaudio Music 5

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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–² Better than 82% of models
Score components:

32%

8.3

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

4.8

Durability

16%

7.2

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Controls

3%

4.1

Design

3%

8.5

Smart features

7.1
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:
Dynaudio Music 5 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
7.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

7.3
Audio output power
250 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 250 W which is higher than that of 98.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
76.2 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 76.2 mm which is larger than that of 83% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Uses a 76.2 mm primary driver.
Number of drivers
5
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 5 drivers, which is more than 93.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 3.1% 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
45 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 45 Hz which is lower than that of 70.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.6% 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
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
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; side
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
5,400 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 5,400 g which is heavier than that of 89.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Height
20.1 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 20.1 cm which is taller than that of 77.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Width
65.9 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 65.9 cm which is wider than that of 99.5% of portable speakers.
Depth
18.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 18.5 cm which is deeper than that of 87.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
Dynaudio Set-up and Control
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
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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Dynaudio Music 5 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 230 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (250 W vs 20 W).
    250 W vs 20 W
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 26.2 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76.2 mm vs 50 mm).
    Uses a 76.2 mm primary driver.
    76.2 mm vs 50 mm
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • 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.
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 230 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (250 W vs 20 W).
    250 W vs 20 W
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • 26.2 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76.2 mm vs 50 mm).
    Uses a 76.2 mm primary driver.
    76.2 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.
  • 0.7 % lower total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has lower total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (0.3 % vs 1 %).
    0.3 % vs 1 %
  • 15 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (45 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    45 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.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 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.
  • Supports DLNA media sharing
    This portable speaker supports DLNA media sharing, while the average portable speaker does not support DLNA media sharing.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 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.
    Can charge another device only while the speaker is connected to mains power.
  • 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.
  • 2 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • 3 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 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 programmable button
    This portable speaker has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
    Has a user-programmable physical button.
  • 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 automatic room calibration
    This portable speaker supports automatic room calibration, while the average portable speaker does not support automatic room calibration.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4,600 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (5,400 g vs 800 g).
    5,400 g vs 800 g
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 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 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.
  • 6x more expensive
    Dynaudio Music 5 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£540 vs £90).
    £540 vs £90
  • 4.21x less popular
    Dynaudio Music 5 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 3.5% worse value for money
    Dynaudio Music 5 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.29 vs 7.5).
    7.29 vs 7.55
  • 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 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 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.
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
    35 °C vs 40 °C
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 4,600 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (5,400 g vs 800 g).
    5,400 g vs 800 g
  • 47.8 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (65.9 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    65.9 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 10.2 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (18.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    18.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 7.7 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (20.1 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    20.1 cm vs 12.4 cm

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23/10/2018
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28/11/2018
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26/11/2019
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Dynaudio Music 5

  • Excellent, refined sound quality with deep, authoritative bass
  • Effective RoomAdapt and NoiseAdapt DSP that automatically optimizes audio based on room acoustics and ambient noise
  • Distinctive, premium angular geometric aesthetics with high-quality custom cloth wrap
  • Strong multi-room and streaming connectivity, including Wi-Fi, AirPlay, aptX Bluetooth, and Optical input
  • Convenient physical preset buttons that play personalized playlists or internet radio without needing a smartphone app

What customers don't like about Dynaudio Music 5

  • Misleadingly classified by some as a portable speaker when it is strictly mains-powered and lacks a built-in battery
  • The official Dynaudio control app can be clunky, non-intuitive, and requires too many screen taps for basic navigation
  • Music streaming natively through the dedicated app is heavily restricted to Tidal
  • Lower-midrange frequencies can sound slightly congested compared to the larger Music 7 model
  • Lacks an HDMI ARC input, making it less than ideal to use as a primary TV soundbar

Verdict

The Dynaudio Music 5 is an intelligent, mains-powered wireless home speaker featuring a 250W Class D amplification system (5x50W) that drives five distinct drivers: two 1-inch soft-dome tweeters, two 3-inch midrange units, and one 5-inch woofer, delivering a frequency response of 45Hz to 20kHz. Its primary advantages include exceptional audio clarity with rich bass, high-end magnesium silicate polymer driver construction, advanced RoomAdapt and NoiseAdapt automated digital signal processing, and extensive connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth aptX, Apple AirPlay, and a TOSlink optical input. However, despite being categorized under a broad line of portable solutions, the Music 5 lacks an internal rechargeable battery, requiring a continuous wall outlet connection, and it lacks the HDMI ARC input found on the larger Music 7.

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