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House of Marley Chant Bluetooth Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Audio output power:3.00 WBattery life:6 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:4.1Weight:453.6 g

House of Marley Chant Bluetooth 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.

House of Marley Chant Bluetooth
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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 73% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 73% of portable speakers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
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 91% of models
Score components

32%

5.9

Audio

20%

4.4

Battery

18%

7.7

Durability

16%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

4.0

Controls

3%

9.2

Design

3%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 91%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 84%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker House of Marley Chant Bluetooth

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 91% of models
Score components:

32%

5.9

Audio

20%

4.4

Battery

18%

7.7

Durability

16%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

4.0

Controls

3%

9.2

Design

3%

4.0

Smart features

5.7
User score
User score
8.8/ 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–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
9.2/ 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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â–² Better than 87% of models
Popularity:
House of Marley Chant Bluetooth has a popularity score of 9.2 points, which is higher than 87.3% of products in this category.
9.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
Audio output power
3 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 3 W which is lower than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.8% 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
90 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 90 Hz which is higher than that of 79.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.6% 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
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; HSP
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
2.5 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2.5 hours which is shorter than that of 70.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% of portable speakers.
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
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
?
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
Market range: <0 m – >1 m
This portable speaker has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
front
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
?
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Weight
453.6 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 453.6 g which is lighter than that of 70.1% 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
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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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House of Marley Chant Bluetooth vs the average portable speaker

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  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 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.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    2.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 346.4 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (453.6 g vs 800 g).
    453.6 g vs 800 g
  • 10.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
    House of Marley Chant Bluetooth has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.81 vs 8).
    8.81 vs 8
  • 2.19x more popular
    House of Marley Chant Bluetooth is more popular than the average portable speaker (9.2 vs 4.21).
    9.2 vs 4.21
  • 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
  • 10.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
    House of Marley Chant Bluetooth has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.81 vs 8).
    8.81 vs 8
  • 2.19x more popular
    House of Marley Chant Bluetooth is more popular than the average portable speaker (9.2 vs 4.21).
    9.2 vs 4.21
  • 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.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    2.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 346.4 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (453.6 g vs 800 g).
    453.6 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
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 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.
  • 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
  • 30 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (90 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 1.5% worse value for money
    House of Marley Chant Bluetooth offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.44 vs 7.5).
    7.44 vs 7.55
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 30 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (90 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2.9 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
  • 4 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2015 vs 2019).
    2015 vs 2019

Video reviews

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techhive.com
02/04/2013
Summary of the review
Review: Marley's Chant speaker sounds portable and inexpensive www.techhive.com
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pocketables.com
19/07/2013
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House of Marley Chant Bluetooth Portable Speaker review
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techaeris.com
05/06/2015
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House of Marley Chant Speaker Review: Great Sound In An Impressive Looking Package Would you like me to find reviews or testing articles for alternati...
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au.pcmag.com
16/07/2015
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House of Marley Chant - Review 2015 - PCMag Australia If you need any information about how these reviews evaluated the speaker's battery performance,...
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appgefahren.de
15/05/2013
Summary of the review
Small speaker with big performance
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hifitest.de
17/09/2013
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House of Marley Chant Bluetooth Speaker Review
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hifitest.de
17/09/2013
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parentesis.com
12/09/2016
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Review: House of Marley Chant Mini Speaker
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bnnvara.nl
19/09/2015
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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 House of Marley Chant Bluetooth

  • Eco-friendly build utilizing recycled plastics, hemp fabric, and natural bamboo
  • Highly portable, lightweight, and compact design with an included carabiner clip
  • Impressive maximum volume and deep, punchy bass for its small physical footprint
  • Affordable price point, offering a solid value for budget-conscious buyers
  • Includes a built-in microphone for seamless hands-free speakerphone calls
  • Straightforward and fast Bluetooth pairing process

What customers don't like about House of Marley Chant Bluetooth

  • Noticeable audio distortion and loss of clarity at higher volumes
  • Lacks advanced onboard playback controls such as track skipping
  • Short battery life spanning roughly 6 hours, which falls behind competitors
  • Lacks standard crispness in high-end treble tones, creating a muffled sound profile
  • Plays a very loud and unadjustable audio chime during power on and off sequences
  • Sub-bass frequencies are often too deep for the tiny hardware to accurately reproduce

Verdict

The House of Marley Chant is an eco-friendly portable Bluetooth speaker crafted from sustainable materials like bamboo, bio-plastic, and REWIND fabric, featuring a 3W 2-inch active-passive combination driver (or a 1.5-inch driver with a passive radiator depending on the exact model version) and a 3.5mm auxiliary input. Key advantages include its highly pocketable, cup-holder-friendly design, a built-in microphone for seamless hands-free speakerphone calls, an included carabiner clip for easy travel attachment, and up to 6 hours of wireless playback from its rechargeable lithium-ion battery. However, its downsides include a modest battery life compared to modern competitors, a lack of on-device playback controls on early iterations, and noticeable audio distortion when playing bass-heavy tracks at maximum volume.

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