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Energy Sistem Urban Box 3 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Audio output power:?Battery life:?IP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:515 g

Energy Sistem Urban Box 3 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.

Energy Sistem Urban Box 3
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

6.8

User score

â–²Better than 58% of portable speakers
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 68%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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 67% of models
Score components

32%

6.7

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

7.1

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

5.7

Controls

3%

8.9

Design

3%

6.9

Smart features

â–²Better than 67%
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 92%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Energy Sistem Urban Box 3

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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 67% of models
Score components:

32%

6.7

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

7.1

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

5.7

Controls

3%

8.9

Design

3%

6.9

Smart features

6.8
User score
User score
6.8/ 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 92% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
5.4/ 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 59% of models
Popularity:
Energy Sistem Urban Box 3 has a popularity score of 5.4 points, which is higher than 58.5% of products in this category.
5.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.8
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
52 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 52 mm which is larger than that of 55.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% 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
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
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
?
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh which is smaller than that of 64.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
?
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
?
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
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
515 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 515 g which is lighter than that of 65.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
18.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 18.5 cm which is taller than that of 71.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Width
7 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 7 cm which is narrower than that of 93.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Depth
7.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 7.5 cm which is shallower than that of 58% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.4% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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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
?
Voice assistant support
?
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Energy Sistem Urban Box 3 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Energy Sistem Urban Box 3 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 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.
  • 2 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (52 mm vs 50 mm).
    52 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 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.
  • 11.1 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (7 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    7 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 285 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (515 g vs 800 g).
    515 g vs 800 g
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 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.
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 20 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (60 dB vs 80 dB).
    60 dB vs 80 dB
  • 600 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 17.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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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    the average portable speaker
    Energy Sistem Urban Box 3 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.8 vs 8).
    6.8 vs 8
  • 6.1 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (18.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    18.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 17.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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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    Energy Sistem Urban Box 3
    the average portable speaker
    Energy Sistem Urban Box 3 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.8 vs 8).
    6.8 vs 8
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 20 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (60 dB vs 80 dB).
    60 dB vs 80 dB
  • 600 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 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.
  • 6.1 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (18.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    18.5 cm vs 12.4 cm

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

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2024
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18/05/2026
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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 Energy Sistem Urban Box 3

  • Competitive price point offering good value for money
  • Compact, lightweight design that ensures great portability
  • Clear, crisp audio output with a decent maximum volume for its size
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth, microSD cards, and USB drives
  • Splash-proof fabric exterior that provides reliable durability outdoors
  • Good battery life lasting up to 12 hours of regular playback

What customers don't like about Energy Sistem Urban Box 3

  • Extremely loud, unadjustable voice prompt when switching the device on or off
  • Absence of a physical or digital battery level indicator on the chassis
  • Potential sound distortion when pushed to its maximum volume levels
  • Lacks a dedicated AUX audio input port for traditional wired connections
  • Bass response is limited and lacks deep sub-bass performance

Verdict

The Energy Sistem Urban Box 3 is a portable 2.0 stereo speaker featuring two 52mm full-range drivers, dual passive bass membranes, and 16 W of total output power across an 80 Hz to 18 kHz frequency response. Its core advantages include versatile playback options such as Bluetooth 5.0 with a 20-meter range, a built-in hands-free microphone, True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing, and direct audio playback from a 3.5mm AUX jack, USB drives, or microSD cards up to 64 GB. It also boasts a splash-proof fabric housing and a 2,000 mAh battery offering up to 12 hours of playback with a 2-hour USB-C fast charge. However, it lacks a dedicated battery level indicator, FM radio functionality, and voice command controls, and its 515-gram body is somewhat bulky compared to ultra-compact alternatives.

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