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Fluance FI20 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Audio output power:15.00 WBattery life:24 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.0Weight:?

Fluance FI20 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 65% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of portable speakers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
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 56% of models
Score components

32%

6.6

Audio

20%

7.7

Battery

18%

7.0

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

4.2

Controls

3%

7.0

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 56%
?

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~ £120
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Fluance FI20

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 56% of models
Score components:

32%

6.6

Audio

20%

7.7

Battery

18%

7.0

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

4.2

Controls

3%

7.0

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

6.5
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
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:
Fluance FI20 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
7.5/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.5
Audio output power
15 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 15 W which is lower than that of 58.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.7% of portable speakers.
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
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% 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
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
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
?
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
24 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 24 hours which is longer than that of 88.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
2,200 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 56.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.2% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% 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
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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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
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
?
Height
30.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 30.5 cm which is taller than that of 91.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Width
15.24 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 15.24 cm which is narrower than that of 60.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
14 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 14 cm which is deeper than that of 75.5% 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
?
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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Fluance FI20 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    24 hours vs 12 hours
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 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
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 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.
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 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
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    24 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water 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 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 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.
  • 20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-20 °C vs 0 °C).
    -20 °C vs 0 °C
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 4.21x less popular
    Fluance FI20 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 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 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 5 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 20 W).
    15 W vs 20 W
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-20 °C vs 0 °C).
    -20 °C vs 0 °C
  • 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.
  • 18.1 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (30.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    30.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 5.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (14 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    14 cm vs 8.3 cm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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techhive.com
09/04/2019
Summary of the review
Fluance Fi20 Bluetooth speaker review: Stylish good looks, but the low end is bloated
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9to5toys.com
29/10/2019
Summary of the review
Fluance Fi20 Review: Beautifully designed 360° Bluetooth speaker [Video] If you need further details, let me know if you would like specific feature b...
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techhive.com
09/04/2019
Summary of the review
Fluance Fi20 Bluetooth speaker review: Stylish good looks and rich sound marred by bloated bass
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9to5toys.com
29/10/2019
Summary of the review
Fluance Fi20 Review: Beautifully designed 360° Bluetooth speaker
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techhive.com
09/04/2019
Summary of the review
Fluance Fi20 Bluetooth speaker review: Stylish good looks and rich sound marred by bloated bass
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techhive.com
09/04/2019
Summary of the review
Fluance Fi20 Bluetooth speaker review: Stylish good looks and rich sound, but it lacks a critical feature
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9to5toys.com
29/10/2019
Summary of the review
Fluance Fi20 Review: Beautifully designed 360° Bluetooth speaker [Video]
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Fluance FI20

  • Striking furniture-grade wood aesthetics with a premium leather carrying handle
  • Immersive 360-degree omnidirectional sound dispersion
  • Long-lasting battery life providing up to 24 hours of playback
  • Clear, warm vocal and midrange performance
  • Excellent value for money and highly affordable pricing
  • Built-in LED accent light providing a pleasant visual ambiance
  • High-quality speakerphone performance with excellent microphone pickup
  • Supports aptX codec for improved wireless audio quality

What customers don't like about Fluance FI20

  • Bass can sound bloated, boomy, and overblown, especially when placed in corners
  • Top-mounted touch controls are finicky and sometimes unresponsive
  • Lacks any official water-resistance or dustproof IP rating
  • Lacks a USB output port to charge external devices or smartphones
  • Awkward and bulky physical shape for a portable speaker
  • Does not support multi-speaker daisy-chaining or stereo pairing
  • Requires a proprietary power adapter instead of standard USB charging

Verdict

The Fluance Fi20 is an omnidirectional, up-firing portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker built with a handcrafted, acoustic-dispersion wood cabinet and featuring a 3-inch linen fiber driver powered by a 15-watt Class D amplifier. Key pros include aptX audio support, an integrated 3000K warm white LED accent light, a built-in speakerphone microphone, an auxiliary 3.5mm input, and an impressive 2200mAh lithium-ion battery delivering up to 24 hours of playback on a 3.5-hour charge. However, its primary cons are its lack of water resistance, finicky top touch controls, and monophonic sound that mixes stereo signals into a single channel without the ability to daisy-chain two units for true stereo pairing.

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