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Iball Musi Cube BT20 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Audio output power:3.00 WBattery life:4 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:164 g

Iball Musi Cube BT20 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 94% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 94% of portable speakers
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 90%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

32%

5.5

Audio

20%

5.0

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

4.8

Controls

3%

9.6

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 87%
?

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~ £9
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Iball Musi Cube BT20

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

32%

5.5

Audio

20%

5.0

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

4.8

Controls

3%

9.6

Design

3%

4.1

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
â–¼
<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:
Iball Musi Cube BT20 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
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
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
40 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 40 mm which is smaller than that of 76.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 13.2% 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
?
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
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
4 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 4 hours which is shorter than that of 97.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.8% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
500 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 500 mAh which is smaller than that of 96.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% 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
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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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
164 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 164 g which is lighter than that of 94.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
4.8 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 4.8 cm which is shorter than that of 93.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
8.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 8.5 cm which is narrower than that of 84.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Depth
4.8 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 4.8 cm which is shallower than that of 84.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
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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Iball Musi Cube BT20 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 636 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (164 g vs 800 g).
    164 g vs 800 g
  • Has an external memory card slot
    This portable speaker has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
    Has a removable memory-card slot for playback.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 7.6 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (4.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    4.8 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 10x cheaper
    Iball Musi Cube BT20 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • 9.6 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (8.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    8.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 3.5 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4.8 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 10x cheaper
    Iball Musi Cube BT20 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • Has an external memory card slot
    This portable speaker has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
    Has a removable memory-card slot for playback.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 636 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (164 g vs 800 g).
    164 g vs 800 g
  • 7.6 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (4.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    4.8 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 9.6 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (8.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    8.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 3.5 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4.8 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 8 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 12 hours).
    4 hours vs 12 hours
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 2,100 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50 mm).
    40 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 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.
  • 4.21x less popular
    Iball Musi Cube BT20 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 6.4% worse value for money
    Iball Musi Cube BT20 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.09 vs 7.5).
    7.09 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
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50 mm).
    40 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 8 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 12 hours).
    4 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2,100 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 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.

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What customers like about Iball Musi Cube BT20

  • Excellent value for money and pocket-friendly price range
  • Highly portable, lightweight, and handy for small trips
  • Stylish, premium, and cute cube-shaped design
  • Good sound clarity and loud enough volume for small rooms
  • Multiple playback options including Bluetooth, FM Radio, USB, and AUX input
  • Features a built-in microSD external memory card slot

What customers don't like about Iball Musi Cube BT20

  • Battery life is relatively short and some users report rapid battery degradation
  • Weak bass performance due to the lack of a dedicated subwoofer or passive radiator
  • Sound distortion occurs at high or maximum volume levels
  • FM radio reception can be inconsistent or weak depending on the area
  • Finicky volume controls where a long press can make it too loud or too quiet too quickly
  • Lacks any official water-resistance or IP rating for outdoor protection

Verdict

The iBall Musi Cube BT20 is an ultra-compact portable Bluetooth speaker featuring a 4cm driver unit that delivers 3W RMS sound output, a frequency response of 80Hz to 20kHz, and a signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 90dB. Weighing just 164 grams and measuring 4.8 cm x 8.5 cm x 8.5 cm, its main pros include excellent multi-input versatility—supporting Bluetooth, USB, Micro SD, AUX, and a built-in FM radio—alongside an integrated microphone for hands-free calling and physical on-body control buttons. However, its main cons include a relatively limited playback time of about 4 hours from its small 500 mAh battery, a lack of weather-resistant IP ratings, a lack of deep low-frequency bass extension, and somewhat stiff control buttons.

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