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Genius Sp 960BT Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Audio output power:4.00 WBattery life:15 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:3.0Weight:529 g

Genius Sp 960BT 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.

Genius Sp 960BT
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

4.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 98% of portable speakers
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 95%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

32%

5.2

Audio

20%

6.5

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

4.1

Controls

3%

8.8

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 90%
4.7

User score

User score
4.7/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 99%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Genius Sp 960BT

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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 90% of models
Score components:

32%

5.2

Audio

20%

6.5

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

4.1

Controls

3%

8.8

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

5.7
User score
User score
4.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
4.7
Popularity
Popularity
1.7/ 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 59% of models
Popularity:
Genius Sp 960BT has a popularity score of 1.7 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
1.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
Audio output power
4 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 4 W which is lower than that of 89% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.6% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
50 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 50 mm which is larger than that of 43.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10.2% of portable speakers.
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
200 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 200 Hz which is higher than that of 98.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% 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
3
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 3 which is older than that of 85.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% 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
A2DP
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
1,800 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,800 mAh which is smaller than that of 72.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4% 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
side
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
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
529 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 529 g which is lighter than that of 64.9% of portable speakers.
Height
8.2 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 8.2 cm which is shorter than that of 71.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Width
19.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 19.5 cm which is wider than that of 54.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Depth
8.2 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 8.2 cm which is shallower than that of 50.8% 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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Genius Sp 960BT vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 2 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (82 dB vs 80 dB).
    82 dB vs 80 dB
  • 271 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (529 g vs 800 g).
    529 g vs 800 g
  • 4.2 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (8.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    8.2 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 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.
  • 2 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (82 dB vs 80 dB).
    82 dB vs 80 dB
  • 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
  • 271 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (529 g vs 800 g).
    529 g vs 800 g
  • 4.2 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (8.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    8.2 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 140 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (200 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    200 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 16 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 20 W).
    4 W vs 20 W
  • 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.
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 69.6% lower user score
    User score
    4.7/ 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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    the average portable speaker
    Genius Sp 960BT has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (4.72 vs 8).
    4.72 vs 8
  • 9.7% worse value for money
    Genius Sp 960BT offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.88 vs 7.5).
    6.88 vs 7.55
  • 140 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (200 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    200 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 16 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 20 W).
    4 W vs 20 W
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • 6 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    2013 vs 2019

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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Genius Sp 960BT

  • Affordable pricing offering great value for money
  • Clearer sound compared to many budget Bluetooth speakers
  • Impressive battery life lasting up to 15 hours of continuous playback
  • Highly portable design suitable for camping, office, and outdoor use
  • Includes both Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity and an auxiliary input port
  • Features a built-in control panel for easy track and volume adjustments

What customers don't like about Genius Sp 960BT

  • Relatively large body volume compared to modern compact portable speakers
  • Lacks advanced features like built-in microphones for speakerphone calls
  • Uses an older Bluetooth 3.0 version which lacks low-energy optimization
  • Does not include a travel bag or protective pouch for transportation
  • Bass response is limited due to smaller driver sizes and lack of a dedicated passive radiator
  • Some long-term hardware durability concerns reported over extended use

Verdict

The Genius SP-960BT is a portable stereo Bluetooth speaker featuring two 2-inch drivers that deliver a total output power of 4 watts RMS across a frequency response range of 200 Hz to 20 KHz with a 4-ohm impedance. Compliant with Bluetooth v3.0, it supports A2DP and AVRCP profiles for wireless media streaming and control up to a 33-foot (10-meter) range, alongside an integrated AUX-in jack for wired connections. Its primary advantages include an impressive battery life of up to 15 hours of continuous playback powered by an 1800mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a lightweight 195mm x 82mm x 82mm footprint, and a front-facing blue LED pairing indicator. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively lengthy battery charging time of up to 4 hours, a lack of an integrated hands-free microphone speakerphone capability, and a low-frequency floor limited to 200 Hz, which inherently restricts deeper bass reproduction.

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