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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£55
  • Avg. price in US: ~$80
  • Audio output power: 16.00 W
  • Battery life: 15 hours
  • IP rating: IPX7
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Weight: 678 g

Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M 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.

6.3

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

6.3

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.3

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

6.0

Audio

20.0%

7.0

Battery

18.0%

7.8

Durability

16.0%

5.3

Connectivity

8.0%

4.7

Controls

3.0%

8.8

Design

3.0%

4.1

Smart features

Good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.4
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    5.7

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.5

    Weight

    15.0%

    7.0

    Battery life

  • 5.0
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.6

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    7.0

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.5

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 4.6
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    2.6

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.5

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £55

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M is a portable, mono Bluetooth speaker measuring 182 x 80 x 80 mm and weighing 710 grams, designed with a rugged rubber and fabric housing. It delivers an RMS rated power output of 16 Watts and is equipped with a 2600 mAh built-in rechargeable battery that provides up to 15 hours of wireless playback time. Key advantages include an IPX7 waterproof rating that allows it to survive submersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, a built-in power bank feature via its USB port to charge mobile devices, an integrated microphone for hands-free phone calls, a sturdy rubber hook for easy hanging, and Double Fun Mode to pair two units for stereo sound. On the downside, the speaker takes a relatively long 5 hours to reach a full charge, relies on an older Bluetooth 4.2 connection protocol, and utilizes an outdated Micro-USB charging port rather than modern USB-C.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

?

Controls

3.0%

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Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

6.3
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a technical score of 6.31 points, which is lower than 78.7% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.3

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.4
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is lower than 77.3% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

16.00 W
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has an audio output power of 16.00 W which is lower than that of 54.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.6% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 16.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

40.00 mm
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a driver unit size of 40.00 mm which is smaller than that of 76.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 13.2% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 40.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

1
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 1.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

80.00 Hz
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a lowest frequency of 80.00 Hz which is higher than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.4% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

4.2
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M 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.
Bluetooth version: 4.2.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

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Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

15 hours
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a battery life of 15 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

5,000 mAh
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than that of 80.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.5% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

5 hours
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a charging time of 5 hours which is longer than that of 87% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.7% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

10 W
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a maximum charging input power of 10 W which is higher than that of 44.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 26.1% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IPX7
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has an IP rating of IPX7 which provides better ingress protection than 47.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 25.2% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

1 m
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

678 g
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M weighs 678 g which is lighter than that of 54.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

8 cm
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a height of 8 cm which is shorter than that of 72.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

18.2 cm
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a width of 18.2 cm which is wider than that of 50.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

8 cm
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a depth of 8 cm which is shallower than that of 52.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.7% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

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Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No supported user-accessible firmware update path.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

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Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M vs the average portable speaker

  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 1 m

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).1 m vs 0 m
  • 2,400 mAh more battery capacity
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).5000 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • Has a power bank function
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can send power to charge another device.
    When it matters: When the speaker should also charge a phone or another device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 1 more USB ports
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Physical USB ports: 2.
    What it is: The number of USB ports available on the speaker.
    When it matters: When several wired accessories or storage devices need USB connections.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • Better ingress protection
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
    When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: IP67+

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).IPX7 vs IPX5
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (15 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (15 hours vs 12 hours).15 hours vs 12 hours
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    What it is: The highest ambient temperature recommended for normal operation.
    When it matters: When reliable use in hot weather or direct sunlight matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 45 °C

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).45 °C vs 40 °C
  • 4.4 cm shorter
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M is shorter than the average portable speaker (8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
    When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 20 cm

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M is shorter than the average portable speaker (8 cm vs 12.4 cm).8 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 1 more USB ports
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • 2,400 mAh more battery capacity
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Has a power bank function
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (15 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
  • Better ingress protection
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
  • 4.4 cm shorter
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M is shorter than the average portable speaker (8 cm vs 12.4 cm).

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Design
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 40.00 mm.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80.00 Hz.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 1.
  • 4 W less audio output power
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (16 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 16.00 W.
  • 7 fewer paired devices remembered
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (1 vs 8).
    Remembered Bluetooth devices: 1.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
    When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <= 4 h

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).5 hours vs 3 hours
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
    When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 40.00 mm.
    What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
    When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 50 mm

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50.00 mm).40.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80.00 Hz.
    What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <= 60 Hz

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).80.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • 7 fewer paired devices remembered
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (1 vs 8).
    Remembered Bluetooth devices: 1.
    What it is: The number of previously paired devices the speaker can remember.
    When it matters: When many household devices reconnect to the speaker regularly.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 8

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (1 vs 8).1 vs 8
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    What it is: The lowest ambient temperature recommended for normal operation.
    When it matters: When the speaker must work reliably in colder conditions.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= -10 °C

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 1.
    What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
    When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).1 vs 2
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
    What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
    When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5.0

    Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).4.2 vs 5.0
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What customers like about Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M?

  • Good sound quality with clear, natural mids and highs
  • Reliable IPX7 waterproof rating making it safe for outdoor, beach, or shower use
  • Long-lasting battery life of up to 15 hours on a single charge
  • Built-in power bank functionality to charge smartphones and tablets
  • Double Fun Mode allowing two speakers to connect wirelessly for stereo sound
  • Sturdy rubber strap included for easy hanging and portability

What customers dislike about Fresh 'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M?

  • Bass can feel slightly muddy, boomy, or lack deep sub-bass punch at higher volumes
  • Relies on an outdated Micro-USB charging port instead of a modern USB-C connection
  • Long battery recharging time of up to 5 hours
  • Audio can distort slightly when pushed past 75% max volume
  • Not certified dustproof, making it vulnerable to heavy sand or dust buildup
  • Soft textile fabric exterior texture can attract dirt and marks easily

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computerbild.de
10/12/2017
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haus.de
15/04/2021
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techtest.org
06/11/2020
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smartworld.it
20/09/2018
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recensionedigitale.it
21/03/2019
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Fresh'n Rebel Rockbox Bold M review: The top-tier floating speaker
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ceotech.it
22/07/2019
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qualescegliere.it
16/04/2019
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techgaming.nl
26/10/2018
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