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Gravastar Mars Pro Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Audio output power:20.00 WBattery life:15 hoursIP rating:IP65Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:1400 g

Gravastar Mars Pro 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.

Gravastar Mars Pro
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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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Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 51% of portable speakers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 50%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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%

6.1

Audio

20%

7.3

Battery

18%

5.9

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Controls

3%

7.9

Design

3%

4.2

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 73%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 82%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Gravastar Mars Pro

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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%

6.1

Audio

20%

7.3

Battery

18%

5.9

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Controls

3%

7.9

Design

3%

4.2

Smart features

6.2
User score
User score
8.7/ 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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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 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:
Gravastar Mars Pro has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than 81.8% of products in this category.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.6
Audio output power
20 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 20 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
63 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 63 mm which is larger than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.7% 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
?
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 20 Hz which is lower than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 14% 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
5
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
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
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
8,000 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 8,000 mAh which is larger than that of 92.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Charging time
4 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 4 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 19.3% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
10 W
This portable speaker 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
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IP65
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IP65 which provides better ingress protection than 78.4% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 0.9% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top; rear
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
1,400 g
This portable speaker weighs 1,400 g which is heavier than that of 63.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Height
18.009 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 18.009 cm which is taller than that of 69.6% of portable speakers.
Width
16.993 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 16.993 cm which is narrower than that of 54.5% of portable speakers.
Depth
?
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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Gravastar Mars Pro vs the average portable speaker

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  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP65 vs IPX5).
    IP65 vs IPX5
  • 5,400 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (8,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    8,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 6 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (86 dB vs 80 dB).
    86 dB vs 80 dB
  • 13 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (63 mm vs 50 mm).
    63 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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
  • 9.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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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    Gravastar Mars Pro
    the average portable speaker
    Gravastar Mars Pro has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.74 vs 8).
    8.74 vs 8
  • 99.1% more popular
    Gravastar Mars Pro is more popular than the average portable speaker (8.38 vs 4.21).
    8.38 vs 4.21
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 6 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (86 dB vs 80 dB).
    86 dB vs 80 dB
  • 13 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (63 mm vs 50 mm).
    63 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
  • 5,400 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (8,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    8,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP65 vs IPX5).
    IP65 vs IPX5
  • 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.
  • 7 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 215 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (300 ms vs 85 ms).
    300 ms vs 85 ms
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    4 hours vs 3 hours
  • 31 mm smaller built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a smaller built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (70 mm vs 101 mm).
    70 mm vs 101 mm
  • 600 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,400 g vs 800 g).
    1,400 g vs 800 g
  • 5.61 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (18 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    18.009 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 2x more expensive
    Gravastar Mars Pro is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 7 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 215 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (300 ms vs 85 ms).
    300 ms vs 85 ms
  • 31 mm smaller built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a smaller built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (70 mm vs 101 mm).
    70 mm vs 101 mm
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    4 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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.
  • 600 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,400 g vs 800 g).
    1,400 g vs 800 g
  • 5.61 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (18 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    18.009 cm vs 12.4 cm

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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 Gravastar Mars Pro

  • Striking and unique sci-fi/cyberpunk mecha design that acts as a decorative desk piece.
  • Robust and premium build quality featuring a heavy zinc alloy outer shell and stable legs.
  • Good, loud sound performance with deep, punchy bass for a speaker of its size.
  • Eye-catching dynamic RGB lighting modes that can sync to the beat of the music.
  • Long battery life offering up to 15 hours of playtime on a single charge.
  • Stable Bluetooth 5.0 connection with quick and easy pairing capabilities.
  • True Wireless Stereo (TWS) support allowing two units to pair for immersive stereo sound.
  • Highly responsive and neat touch-sensitive slider control for volume adjustments.

What customers don't like about Gravastar Mars Pro

  • Expensive pricing with a premium cost largely tied to its visual aesthetic.
  • Noticeably heavy (around 5 lbs / 2.5 kg), making it less practical for true on-the-go portability.
  • Audio tuning is not audiophile-level, occasionally sounding muddy or losing detail in complex tracks.
  • Bass can distort at very high volume levels or drown out the midrange frequencies.
  • Lacks manual or app-based custom EQ controls to adjust the sound signature.
  • Mono output performance unless a second speaker is purchased for stereo pairing.
  • Limited single-port design that prevents simultaneous charging and playing via auxiliary input.

Verdict

The GravaStar Mars Pro is a futuristic, mecha-inspired portable Bluetooth 5.0 speaker featuring a heavy 2.87 lb zinc alloy spherical shell supported by three foldable, shock-absorbing legs. It packs a 20W dual speaker system consisting of a 2.5-inch full-range driver, a 1-inch high-frequency tweeter, and a rear passive bass radiator managed by custom DSP algorithms. Key advantages include an ultra-distinctive aesthetic, room-filling audio with punchy bass, up to 15 hours of battery life, six-mode dynamic RGB lighting, and an intuitive top-touch volume slider. On the downside, it is quite heavy and bulky for handheld travel, relatively expensive, can suffer from bass distortion at maximum volumes, and lacks physical track-skipping controls.

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