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Fresh 'n Rebel Soul Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Audio output power:15.00 WBattery life:15 hoursIP rating:IPX5Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:675 g

Fresh 'n Rebel Soul 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.

6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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 70% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 70% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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 60% of models
Score components

32%

6.5

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

6.3

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Controls

3%

8.5

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 60%
?

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~ £45
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Fresh 'n Rebel Soul

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

32%

6.5

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

6.3

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Controls

3%

8.5

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

6.4
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:
Fresh 'n Rebel Soul 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%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

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
?
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
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
15 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker 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
?
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
5 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% 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
IPX5
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX5 which provides worse ingress protection than 62.3% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 15.3% 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
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
?
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On-device controls placement
?
Touchscreen
?
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
?
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
675 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 675 g which is lighter than that of 54.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
17 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 17 cm which is taller than that of 65.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Width
17 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 17 cm which is narrower than that of 53.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Depth
8.6 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 8.6 cm which is deeper than that of 51.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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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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Fresh 'n Rebel Soul vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 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 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.
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker 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
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • 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
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker 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
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °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.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 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
  • 4.21x less popular
    Fresh 'n Rebel Soul is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 4.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (17 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    17 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 4.21x less popular
    Fresh 'n Rebel Soul is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 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
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °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.
  • 4.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (17 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    17 cm vs 12.4 cm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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global.techradar.com
06/03/2023
Summary of the review
Review: Fresh 'n Rebel Soul Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
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test.de
23/01/2026
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Fresh 'n Rebel Soul speaker review by Stiftung Warentest
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leclaireur.fnac.com
05/09/2023
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Fresh'n Rebel Soul Lab Test: A Great Reserve of Power
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test-achats.be
No specific date
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tech.icrewplay.com
09/05/2022
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Fresh'n Rebel Soul: Our Review
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coolesuggesties.nl
22/01/2022
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Gadget review: Fresh 'n Rebel Soul - CoolSuggestions
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consumentenbond.nl
Unknown
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Fresh 'n Rebel Soul

  • Stylish and contemporary aesthetic design
  • Solid bass performance even at low listening volumes
  • Generous 15-hour battery life with fast 2.5-hour USB-C charging
  • IPX5 splash-proof rating makes it safe for outdoor and bathroom use
  • Angled 12-degree upward design provides room-filling sound direction
  • Easy stereo pairing using the Double Fun / TWS Duo Mode with two units
  • Built-in microphone facilitates reliable hands-free phone calls

What customers don't like about Fresh 'n Rebel Soul

  • Audio quality lacks dynamic range and sounds flat at maximum volumes
  • Noticeable sound distortion or saturation when pushed past 75% volume
  • TWS stereo pairing gets completely deactivated when using the analog AUX jack
  • Lacks NFC connectivity for quick smartphone pairing
  • The body design is considered somewhat chunky and heavy for travel
  • High frequencies can sound inconsistent or unnatural to audiophiles

Verdict

The Fresh 'n Rebel Soul is a stylish, 15-watt portable Bluetooth speaker measuring 170 x 169 x 86 mm and weighing 675 grams. It features an integrated tweeter and a large bass driver positioned at a 12-degree upward angle to deliver room-filling sound and deep bass. Key performance strengths include a generous 15-hour wireless playback time, a 2.5-hour recharge cycle via USB-C, an IPX5 splash-proof rating for safe outdoor use, a built-in microphone for hands-free calls, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and a Double Fun Mode for true wireless stereo pairing with a second unit. However, the speaker lacks more advanced modern features such as smart app integration, NFC pairing support, and high-fidelity Bluetooth codecs.

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