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Fender Newport Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190Audio output power:?Battery life:12 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:1500 g

Fender Newport 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.

Fender Newport
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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 55% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 55% of portable speakers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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 60% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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 62% of models
Score components

32%

7.4

Audio

20%

7.5

Battery

18%

4.7

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

4.8

Controls

3%

8.1

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 62%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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 76% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

4.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 76%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Fender Newport

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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 62% of models
Score components:

32%

7.4

Audio

20%

7.5

Battery

18%

4.7

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

4.8

Controls

3%

8.1

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

6.3
User score
User score
7.8/ 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 76% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

4.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
4.5/ 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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â–² Better than 51% of models
Popularity:
Fender Newport has a popularity score of 4.5 points, which is higher than 51.2% of products in this category.
4.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.5
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
76 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 76 mm which is larger than that of 76.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% 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
?
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
4.2
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% 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; HFP
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
12 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
2,600 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh which is larger than that of 49% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.4% of portable speakers.
Charging time
1 hour
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 1 hour which is shorter than that of 96.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.8% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
32 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 32 W which is higher than that of 91.7% 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
?
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
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
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% 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
1,500 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 1,500 g which is heavier than that of 65% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.2% of portable speakers.
Height
13.3 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 13.3 cm which is taller than that of 53.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
18.4 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 18.4 cm which is wider than that of 51.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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
handle
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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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Fender Newport vs the average portable speaker

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  • 2 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (1 hours vs 3 hours).
    1 hours vs 3 hours
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50 mm).
    76 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
  • 22 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (32 W vs 10 W).
    32 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50 mm).
    76 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 1 more microphones
    This portable speaker has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 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
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 2 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (1 hours vs 3 hours).
    1 hours vs 3 hours
  • 22 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (32 W vs 10 W).
    32 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 85 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (170 ms vs 85 ms).
    170 ms vs 85 ms
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 700 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,500 g vs 800 g).
    1,500 g vs 800 g
  • 2.11x more expensive
    Fender Newport is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£190 vs £90).
    £190 vs £90
  • 2.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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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    Fender Newport
    the average portable speaker
    Fender Newport has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.78 vs 8).
    7.78 vs 8
  • 85 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (170 ms vs 85 ms).
    170 ms vs 85 ms
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 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 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.
  • 700 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,500 g vs 800 g).
    1,500 g vs 800 g

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15/11/2017
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16/09/2017
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thelosangelesbeat.com
16/09/2017
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guitargirlmag.com
03/09/2017
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techhive.com
29/11/2017
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heise.de
10/08/2020
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01/09/2019
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01/02/2018
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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 Fender Newport

  • Attractive retro design inspired by vintage Fender amplifiers
  • Clear, well-balanced sound quality with excellent mid-range
  • Dedicated analog physical knobs for adjusting bass and treble
  • Solid, high-quality, and durable build construction
  • Good battery life lasting up to 12 hours of playback
  • Includes a USB port that acts as a power bank to charge smartphones
  • Charming built-in audio cues like a quick guitar strum when powering on

What customers don't like about Fender Newport

  • Noticeable audio distortion when pushed to high or maximum volumes
  • Relatively heavy and bulky compared to other compact portable speakers
  • Uses a proprietary barrel-connector AC power adapter rather than universal USB-C charging
  • Monophonic sound output (single-cabinet mono) instead of true stereo
  • Lacks on-device playback controls to play, pause, or skip tracks
  • Not water-resistant or ruggedized for extreme outdoor use
  • Lacks support for True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing to link multiple units in earlier versions

Verdict

The Fender Newport is a retro-styled 30-watt portable Bluetooth 4.2 speaker featuring a tri-driver architecture composed of two full-range woofers and one dedicated tweeter, packed inside a compact 3.2 lb chassis reminiscent of a vintage guitar amplifier. Major advantages include its responsive physical analog knobs for precise volume, bass, and treble adjustments, support for high-quality aptX and AAC codecs, a built-in echo-cancelling microphone for phone calls, a 12-hour rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and a built-in USB-A port to charge external devices. However, notable drawbacks include its lack of true stereo separation due to a monophonic soundstage, the absence of support for wireless multi-speaker pairing, a lack of weather or water-resistance ratings, and the inconvenience of a proprietary 15V AC barrel adapter required for wall charging instead of a universal USB standard.

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