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House of Marley Chant Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Audio output power:5.00 WBattery life:6 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:4.1Weight:500 g

House of Marley Chant 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.

5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% 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%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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%

6.2

Audio

20%

4.5

Battery

18%

7.5

Durability

16%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

3.8

Controls

3%

9.2

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 90%
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £35
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker House of Marley Chant

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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%

6.2

Audio

20%

4.5

Battery

18%

7.5

Durability

16%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

3.8

Controls

3%

9.2

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

5.8
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
House of Marley Chant 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
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%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
Audio output power
5 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 5 W which is lower than that of 80% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.9% 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
1
Market range: <0 – >5
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
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.1
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.1 which is older than that of 71.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% 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; AVRCP; 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
6 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 6 hours which is shorter than that of 84.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,100 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,100 mAh which is smaller than that of 86.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Charging time
4 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 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
?
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
IPX4
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% 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
?
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
Touchscreen
?
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
500 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 500 g which is lighter than that of 66.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.4% of portable speakers.
Height
14 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 14 cm which is taller than that of 55.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Width
11.2 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 11.2 cm which is narrower than that of 70.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
11.2 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 11.2 cm which is deeper than that of 65.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap/handle/shoulder
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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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House of Marley Chant vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    This portable speaker claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 300 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (500 g vs 800 g).
    500 g vs 800 g
  • 6.9 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (11.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    11.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 2.57x cheaper
    House of Marley Chant is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 2.57x cheaper
    House of Marley Chant is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 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.
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    This portable speaker claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 300 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (500 g vs 800 g).
    500 g vs 800 g
  • 6.9 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (11.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    11.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
    6 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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.
  • 1,500 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,100 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,100 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 15 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20 W).
    5 W vs 20 W
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 7.1% worse value for money
    House of Marley Chant offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.05 vs 7.5).
    7.05 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    House of Marley Chant is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 15 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20 W).
    5 W vs 20 W
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 0.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 vs 5
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
    6 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1,500 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,100 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,100 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 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.
  • 2.9 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (11.2 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    11.2 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 7 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    2012 vs 2019

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

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techhive.com
02/04/2013
Summary of the review
Review: Marley's Chant speaker sounds portable and inexpensive
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techaeris.com
05/06/2015
Summary of the review
House of Marley Chant Speaker Review: Great Sound In An Impressive Looking Package
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uk.pcmag.com
15/07/2015
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House of Marley Chant - Review 2015 - PCMag UK
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au.pcmag.com
16/07/2015
Summary of the review
House of Marley Chant - Review 2015 - PCMag Australia
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technuovo.com
19/04/2016
Summary of the review
House of Marley Chant BT Review // TechNuovo.com PCMag UK
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absolutegadget.com
09/11/2015
Summary of the review
House of Marley Chant Bluetooth review If you need to expand your search, would you like me to find reviews for the Chant Sport or Chant Mini models i...
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hifitest.de
17/09/2013
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House of Marley Chant Bluetooth Speaker Review
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appgefahren.de
15/05/2013
Summary of the review
House of Marley Chant: Small roarer with big performance
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parentesis.com
12/09/2016
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Marley Chant Mini Speaker Review
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fwd.nl
29/07/2017
Summary of the review
Top five best Bluetooth speakers under 70 euros
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about House of Marley Chant

  • Eco-friendly design utilizing sustainable materials like bamboo, hemp, and recycled plastics
  • Excellent portability due to its small, lightweight footprint and included carabiner clip
  • Impressive, room-filling volume capacity for a speaker of its small size
  • Distinctive, unique aesthetic featuring earthy colors, wood accents, and a tactile fabric cover
  • Strong value for money with high structural build quality at an affordable price point
  • Convenient built-in microphone enabling seamless speakerphone functionality for hands-free calls

What customers don't like about House of Marley Chant

  • Audio distortion and rattling when pushed to maximum volume levels
  • Mediocre battery life averaging around 6 hours, which falls short compared to competitors
  • Weak low-end bass reproduction and muddy high frequencies at moderate-to-high volumes
  • Lack of direct track navigation or on-board playback controls on the device
  • Annoying, overly loud start-up and shutdown audio jingles that cannot be turned off
  • Poor instruction documentation provided in the packaging, making initial setup confusing for some

Verdict

The House of Marley Chant is an eco-friendly portable wireless speaker featuring Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity, a 5W 2-inch driver paired with a passive radiator, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and a built-in microphone for hands-free speakerphone calls. Its main pros include an IPX4 splash-resistant rating and a sustainable construction made of bamboo, recyclable aluminum, and signature REWIND fabric, all packed into a highly portable design with an included carabiner clip. However, its primary cons are a relatively short battery life of up to 8 hours and a tendency for the audio to experience distortion when playing tracks with powerful sub-bass at maximum volume levels.

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