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Hercules Wae Outdoor BTP04 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Audio output power:4.00 WBattery life:14 hoursIP rating:IP64Bluetooth version:2.1Weight:280 g

Hercules Wae Outdoor BTP04 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.

Hercules Wae Outdoor BTP04
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

4.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 96% of portable speakers
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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 76% of models
Score components

32%

5.7

Audio

20%

5.7

Battery

18%

7.6

Durability

16%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 76%
4.0

User score

User score
4.0/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.7

User ratings

30%

2.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 99%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Hercules Wae Outdoor BTP04

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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 76% of models
Score components:

32%

5.7

Audio

20%

5.7

Battery

18%

7.6

Durability

16%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.1
User score
User score
4.0/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.7

User ratings

30%

2.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
4.0
Popularity
Popularity
2.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Popularity:
Hercules Wae Outdoor BTP04 has a popularity score of 2.4 points, which is lower than 56.7% of products in this category.
2.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
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
38 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 38 mm which is smaller than that of 89.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% 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
130 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 130 Hz which is higher than that of 91.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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
Market range: <3 – >5.3
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
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; HFP
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
14 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 14 hours which is longer than that of 64.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,200 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 81.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% of portable speakers.
Charging time
?
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
IP64
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IP64 which provides better ingress protection than 77.2% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 1.1% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% 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
yes
This portable speaker resists accidental impacts. 67.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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
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
280 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 280 g which is lighter than that of 82.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Height
15.1 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 15.1 cm which is taller than that of 58.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
?
Depth
6.1 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 6.1 cm which is shallower than that of 72.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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Companion app name
WAE Music
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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Hercules Wae Outdoor BTP04 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP64 vs IPX5).
    IP64 vs IPX5
  • 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.
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 520 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (280 g vs 800 g).
    280 g vs 800 g
  • Has a hardware microphone mute switch
    This portable speaker has a hardware microphone mute switch, while the average portable speaker does not have a hardware microphone mute switch.
    Has a physical microphone mute control.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (14 hours vs 12 hours).
    14 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Hercules Wae Outdoor BTP04 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 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 a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (14 hours vs 12 hours).
    14 hours vs 12 hours
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP64 vs IPX5).
    IP64 vs IPX5
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • 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 hardware microphone mute switch
    This portable speaker has a hardware microphone mute switch, while the average portable speaker does not have a hardware microphone mute switch.
    Has a physical microphone mute 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.
  • 520 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (280 g vs 800 g).
    280 g vs 800 g
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 70 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (130 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    130 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
  • 1,400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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
  • 12 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (38 mm vs 50 mm).
    38 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
  • 20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-20 °C vs 0 °C).
    -20 °C vs 0 °C
  • 2x lower user score
    User score
    4.0/ 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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    the average portable speaker
    Hercules Wae Outdoor BTP04 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (4 vs 8).
    4 vs 8
  • 8% worse value for money
    Hercules Wae Outdoor BTP04 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.99 vs 7.5).
    6.99 vs 7.55
  • 70 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (130 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    130 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
  • 12 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (38 mm vs 50 mm).
    38 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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
  • 1,400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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
  • 20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-20 °C vs 0 °C).
    -20 °C vs 0 °C
  • 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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07/11/2013
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lesnumeriques.com
09/01/2014
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21/07/2015
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03/12/2014
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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 Hercules Wae Outdoor BTP04

  • Rugged, shock-resistant design with reinforced rubber ends
  • Water and dust-resistant body ideal for outdoor use
  • Impressive accessory bundle included in the adventure pack
  • Standard tripod screw mount for easy attachment to bikes or tripods
  • Good sound clarity and bass performance for its compact size
  • Built-in microphone works well for hands-free phone calls
  • Extremely lightweight and highly portable form factor

What customers don't like about Hercules Wae Outdoor BTP04

  • Maximum volume level is too weak for large gatherings or parties
  • Included charging and connection cord is short and thin
  • Lack of dedicated tracking buttons for direct music control
  • Charging lights face downward and are hidden when stood vertically
  • Vibrates noticeably on hard surfaces when played at full volume
  • Companion mobile application has outdated software and connectivity issues

Verdict

The Hercules WAE Outdoor BTP04 is a rugged, compact portable speaker measuring 151 x 61 x 61 mm and weighing 280 grams, engineered specifically for active use. It operates on Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (A2DP) and features an IP64-certified water- and dust-resistant body, rubber end-pieces for shock absorption, a standard 1/4-inch mounting screw thread, and a built-in microphone for hands-free calling. For audio performance, it utilizes two active wideband drivers and one passive bass-amplifying radiator delivering 2 x 2W RMS power (8W peak power) with a frequency response of 130 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Main pros include its durable, weather-resistant construction, flexible mounting options for bikes or tripods, daisy-chaining capability via USB, and an impressive battery life of up to 14 hours from its 3.7V 1200 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery. However, significant cons include its outdated Bluetooth version, a lack of a battery level indicator, and a weak low-frequency response that struggles with deeper bass.

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