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Huawei Sound Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Audio output power:60.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:2200 g

Huawei Sound 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.

7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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%

7.6

Technical score

20%

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User score

★Better than 92% of portable speakers
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

★Better than 90%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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%

8.0

Audio

20%

7.0

Battery

18%

8.2

Durability

16%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

7.9

Controls

3%

7.3

Design

3%

5.8

Smart features

★Better than 95%
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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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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £180
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Huawei Sound

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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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Score components:

32%

8.0

Audio

20%

7.0

Battery

18%

8.2

Durability

16%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

7.9

Controls

3%

7.3

Design

3%

5.8

Smart features

7.6
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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Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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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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Popularity:
Huawei Sound 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
8.2/ 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%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

8.2
Audio output power
60 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 60 W which is higher than that of 79.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
147 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 147 mm which is larger than that of 95.5% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
4
This portable speaker has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
55 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 55 Hz which is lower than that of 55.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.2% 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
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
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
?
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
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
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
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
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
2,200 g
This portable speaker weighs 2,200 g which is heavier than that of 73.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
18.67 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 18.67 cm which is taller than that of 72.2% of portable speakers.
Width
14.7 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 14.7 cm which is narrower than that of 61.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
14.7 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 14.7 cm which is deeper than that of 78.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
HUAWEI AI Life
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware update method
OTA
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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Huawei Sound vs the average portable speaker

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  • 97 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (147 mm vs 50 mm).
    147 mm vs 50 mm
  • 40 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20 W).
    60 W vs 20 W
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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
  • 20,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 8.5% better value for money
    Huawei Sound offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.19 vs 7.5).
    8.19 vs 7.55
  • 97 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (147 mm vs 50 mm).
    147 mm vs 50 mm
  • 40 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20 W).
    60 W vs 20 W
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 20,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (55 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    55 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports LDAC
    This portable speaker supports LDAC, while the average portable speaker does not support LDAC.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 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.
  • Supports DLNA media sharing
    This portable speaker supports DLNA media sharing, while the average portable speaker does not support DLNA media sharing.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 1,400 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,200 g vs 800 g).
    2,200 g vs 800 g
  • 2 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (90 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    90 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 6.4 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (14.7 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    14.7 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 4.21x less popular
    Huawei Sound is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 6.27 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (18.7 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    18.67 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 4.21x less popular
    Huawei Sound is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 2x more expensive
    Huawei Sound is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 2 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (90 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    90 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 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.
  • 1,400 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,200 g vs 800 g).
    2,200 g vs 800 g
  • 6.4 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (14.7 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    14.7 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 6.27 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (18.7 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    18.67 cm vs 12.4 cm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Huawei Sound

  • Powerful bass response developed in collaboration with Devialet
  • Clear, crisp high frequencies and detailed mids
  • High volume output with minimal distortion or surface vibration
  • Premium build quality with a sleek and compact design
  • Seamless one-touch pairing for Huawei devices via NFC
  • Excellent value for money given the high-end audio engineering

What customers don't like about Huawei Sound

  • Complete lack of global smart assistant features like Google Assistant or Alexa
  • Huawei AI Life app functionality is limited on non-Huawei and iOS devices
  • Narrow or directional soundstage depending on placement
  • Glossy finish easily attracts fingerprints and smudges
  • No true custom equalizer controls available in the app

Verdict

Co-engineered with Devialet, the Huawei Sound is a premium wireless speaker featuring a 4-speaker acoustic architecture, including one 4-inch 40W woofer, three 5W full-range tweeters arranged for 360-degree omnidirectional sound, and two passive units operating in a vibration-canceling Push-Push configuration. It boasts a wide frequency response of 55 Hz to 40 kHz, supports high-resolution Bluetooth streaming via Sony's 990kbps LDAC codec (v5.0), and offers seamless Android connectivity through NFC OneHop touch-pairing alongside a 3.5mm AUX input. Its main strengths lie in its powerful, clear acoustics, Devialet SPACE surround-sound processing, and rich low-frequency bass punch. However, its primary disadvantages include a heavy 2.2 kg body that limits true portability, the lack of a built-in battery or native AI voice assistant functionality outside of China, and a glossy piano-black finish that easily accumulates prominent smudges and fingerprints.

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