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Geneva Model S Wireless DAB Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Audio output power:30.00 WBattery life:20 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:2.1Weight:3350 g

Geneva Model S Wireless DAB 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.

Geneva Model S Wireless DAB
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%

6.7

Technical score

20%

5.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of portable speakers
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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%

8.7

Price

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6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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%

6.7

Audio

20%

8.0

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Controls

3%

6.3

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–²Better than 61%
5.3

User score

User score
5.3/ 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%

6.1

User ratings

30%

3.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 99%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Geneva Model S Wireless DAB

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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%

6.7

Audio

20%

8.0

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Controls

3%

6.3

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.7
User score
User score
5.3/ 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%

6.1

User ratings

30%

3.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
5.3
Popularity
Popularity
3.5/ 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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Popularity:
Geneva Model S Wireless DAB has a popularity score of 3.5 points, which is lower than 53% of products in this category.
3.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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%

8.7

Price

7.1
Audio output power
30 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 30 W which is higher than that of 62% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
76 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
2
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
3 dB
This portable speaker has a frequency response tolerance of 3 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
Lowest frequency
75 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 75 Hz which is higher than that of 66% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.3% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
2.1
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 2.1 which is older than that of 92% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
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
20 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 20 hours which is longer than that of 80.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
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.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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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
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
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
3,350 g
This portable speaker weighs 3,350 g which is heavier than that of 82.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
14.9 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 14.9 cm which is taller than that of 57.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
23.5 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 23.5 cm which is wider than that of 66.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Depth
17.6 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 17.6 cm which is deeper than that of 85.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% 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.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
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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Geneva Model S Wireless DAB vs the average portable speaker

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  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 10 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (30 W vs 20 W).
    30 W vs 20 W
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 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 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.
  • 10 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (30 W vs 20 W).
    30 W vs 20 W
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 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.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • 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
  • 2,550 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,350 g vs 800 g).
    3,350 g vs 800 g
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 15 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    75 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 3.89x more expensive
    Geneva Model S Wireless DAB is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£350 vs £90).
    £350 vs £90
  • 50.1% lower user score
    User score
    5.3/ 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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    the average portable speaker
    Geneva Model S Wireless DAB has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (5.33 vs 8).
    5.33 vs 8
  • 5.9% worse value for money
    Geneva Model S Wireless DAB offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.13 vs 7.5).
    7.13 vs 7.55
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 15 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    75 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 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 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.
  • 2,550 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,350 g vs 800 g).
    3,350 g vs 800 g
  • 9.3 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (17.6 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    17.6 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 5.4 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (23.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    23.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 6 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    2013 vs 2019

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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 Geneva Model S Wireless DAB

  • Remarkable audio clarity and exquisite, smooth midrange reproduction.
  • Punchy, well-balanced bass response that remains solid even at low volumes.
  • Tasteful, minimalist modern design featuring a premium piano lacquer finish.
  • Convenient touch-sensitive, backlit TouchLight controls on the top panel.
  • Excellent Bluetooth stability and range, pairing effortlessly with devices.
  • Integrated digital alarm clock and high-quality DAB/DAB+/FM radio tuner.
  • Loud enough to easily fill an average living room or office space.

What customers don't like about Geneva Model S Wireless DAB

  • Expensive retail price point compared to some market competitors.
  • Narrow soundstage with a noticeable lack of true stereo separation.
  • A quiet but noticeable background hiss or static noise during quiet or idling moments.
  • Audible audio distortion across the dynamic range when pushed to maximum volume levels.
  • Poor DAB radio reception reported by some users living in rural areas.
  • The included remote control lacks weight and feels slightly less premium.
  • Large, heavy box design that severely limits overall portability.

Verdict

The Geneva Model S Wireless DAB+ is an all-in-one desktop audio system featuring two 3-inch full-range drivers individually chambered with twin bass ports, powered by dual Class D digital amplifiers delivering a total of 30 watts output across a frequency range of 75 Hz to 20 kHz. Key characteristics and pros include integrated Bluetooth 2.1 wireless streaming, a digital FM/DAB/DAB+ radio tuner with six presets, a built-in alarm clock, a front-facing red LED display, backlit TouchLight capacitive controls, a 3.5mm auxiliary line-in jack, and a premium piano-lacquered cabinet mounted on a brushed aluminum table stand that ensures excellent stereo imaging and a surprisingly powerful, rich soundstage. On the downside, the system lacks a USB port for charging external smart devices, features an older Bluetooth 2.1 version, has a glossy finish highly prone to fingerprints, requires a continuous AC power connection instead of a rechargeable battery making it less portable than expected, and exhibits a faint but audible base-level background hiss during quiet idle periods.

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