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Fujitsu Eclipse TD508mk3 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,150Audio output power:?Battery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:3500 g

Fujitsu Eclipse TD508mk3 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
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Score distribution
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Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 64% of portable speakers
5.9

Value for money

Value for money
5.9/ 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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Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

4.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
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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Score components

32%

7.5

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

7.0

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

3.9

Controls

3%

5.5

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 55%
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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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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,150
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Fujitsu Eclipse TD508mk3

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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Score components:

32%

7.5

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

7.0

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

3.9

Controls

3%

5.5

Design

3%

3.9

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
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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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Popularity:
Fujitsu Eclipse TD508mk3 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
5.9/ 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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Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

4.4

Price

5.9
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
80 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 80 mm which is larger than that of 83.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
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
52 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 52 Hz which is lower than that of 59.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio. 94.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% 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
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
3,500 g
This portable speaker weighs 3,500 g which is heavier than that of 83.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
28.9 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 28.9 cm which is taller than that of 89.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
18 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 18 cm which is narrower than that of 50.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Depth
26.8 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 26.8 cm which is deeper than that of 94.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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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Fujitsu Eclipse TD508mk3 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 30 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (80 mm vs 50 mm).
    80 mm vs 50 mm
  • 7,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (97 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    97 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 8 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (52 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    52 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 30 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (80 mm vs 50 mm).
    80 mm vs 50 mm
  • 7,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (97 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    97 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 8 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (52 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    52 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 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 support Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 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.
  • 2,700 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,500 g vs 800 g).
    3,500 g vs 800 g
  • 12.78x more expensive
    Fujitsu Eclipse TD508mk3 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£1,150 vs £90).
    £1,150 vs £90
  • 28.5% worse value for money
    Fujitsu Eclipse TD508mk3 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (5.87 vs 7.5).
    5.87 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Fujitsu Eclipse TD508mk3 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
  • Does not support Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 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 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.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 2,700 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,500 g vs 800 g).
    3,500 g vs 800 g
  • 16.5 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (28.9 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    28.9 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 18.5 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (26.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    26.8 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 7 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    2012 vs 2019

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13/07/2016
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macworld.com
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Fujitsu Eclipse TD508mk3

  • Exceptional speed of response and accurate transient rendering
  • Incredible clarity and disclosure of low-level acoustic details
  • Superb three-dimensional soundstage with precise instrument imaging
  • Highly flexible placement options including desktop, wall, or ceiling mounting
  • Vibration-eliminating ovoid cabinet design with a heavy internal mass anchor
  • Sturdy engineering and high-quality premium aesthetic finish

What customers don't like about Fujitsu Eclipse TD508mk3

  • Lack of deep bass response and absolute low-frequency power
  • Not intended for very loud playback or high-volume sound reinforcement
  • Distinctive egg-shaped styling may not appeal to traditional design tastes
  • Requires a matching subwoofer to fully replicate heavy low-end tracks
  • Can be difficult to drive and requires clean high-quality amplification
  • Wired home audio monitor design rather than a truly wireless portable speaker

Verdict

The Fujitsu Eclipse TD508mk3 is a high-end, compact, egg-shaped monitor speaker utilizing specialized Time Domain technology with a single 8cm full-range fiberglass drive unit, completely bypassing multi-driver crossover networks to deliver immaculate waveform reproduction. Weighing 3.5kg with dimensions of 180 x 289 x 268 mm, it features a 52Hz to 27kHz frequency response (-10dB), 8Ω impedance, 82dB/W·m efficiency, 15W rated power input (30W max), a resonance-reducing internal mass anchor, and an adjustable pedestal stand (-10° to 30°). Its primary pros include class-leading transient speed, breathtakingly accurate detail retrieval, and razor-sharp stereo imaging. However, its main cons are a noticeable lack of deep low-frequency authority/bass impact, low efficiency requiring more amplifier power, a polarizing aesthetics design, and restricted performance best suited to smaller rooms or near-field listening environments.

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