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Iball Soundbullet BT4 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Audio output power:10.00 WBattery life:7 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:340 g

Iball Soundbullet BT4 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.

6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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 83% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 83% of portable speakers
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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 74% of models
Score components

32%

6.3

Audio

20%

5.3

Battery

18%

6.1

Durability

16%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Controls

3%

8.7

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 74%
?

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~ £25
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Iball Soundbullet BT4

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

32%

6.3

Audio

20%

5.3

Battery

18%

6.1

Durability

16%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Controls

3%

8.7

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

6.2
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 Soundbullet BT4 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
7.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
Audio output power
10 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 10 W which is lower than that of 66.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% 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
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
15 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 15 Hz which is lower than that of 99.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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
Market range: <3 – >5.3
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
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
?
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
7 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 7 hours which is shorter than that of 80.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1980 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1980 mAh which is smaller than that of 72.3% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% 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
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
?
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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
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% 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
340 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 340 g which is lighter than that of 77.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Height
5.8 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 5.8 cm which is shorter than that of 89.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Width
30 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 30 cm which is wider than that of 79.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Depth
5.8 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 5.8 cm which is shallower than that of 76.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
?
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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Iball Soundbullet BT4 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 45 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (15 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    15 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (85 dB vs 80 dB).
    85 dB vs 80 dB
  • 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.
  • Has a microphone input
    This portable speaker has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
    Has a physical external microphone input.
  • 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.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Iball Soundbullet BT4 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 45 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (15 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    15 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (85 dB vs 80 dB).
    85 dB vs 80 dB
  • 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.
  • Has a microphone input
    This portable speaker has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
    Has a physical external microphone input.
  • 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.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 460 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (340 g vs 800 g).
    340 g vs 800 g
  • 6.6 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    5.8 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 2.5 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (5.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    5.8 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (7 hours vs 12 hours).
    7 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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 support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 620 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1980 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,980 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 10 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20 W).
    10 W vs 20 W
  • 11.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (30 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    30 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.21x less popular
    Iball Soundbullet BT4 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 4.21x less popular
    Iball Soundbullet BT4 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 3.2% worse value for money
    Iball Soundbullet BT4 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.31 vs 7.5).
    7.31 vs 7.55
  • 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
  • 10 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20 W).
    10 W vs 20 W
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (7 hours vs 12 hours).
    7 hours vs 12 hours
  • 620 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1980 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,980 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.
  • 11.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (30 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    30 cm vs 18.1 cm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Iball Soundbullet BT4

  • Sleek and highly portable bullet-shaped design
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth, USB, Micro SD, AUX, and FM Radio
  • Rich stereo sound output with a passive radiator for deeper bass tones
  • Convenient physical control panel, LED display, and dedicated remote control
  • Lightweight and budget-friendly pricing structure
  • Features voice commands and voice prompt alerts

What customers don't like about Iball Soundbullet BT4

  • Lacks water and sweat resistance certifications
  • Moderate battery life of around 7 hours compared to newer competitors
  • Relatively long charging time of approximately 3 hours
  • Internal battery is non-removable and cannot be easily replaced by the user
  • Does not include a dedicated travel pouch or protective case
  • Lacks advanced features like a dedicated subwoofer or Wi-Fi support

Verdict

The iBall SoundBullet BT4 is a highly versatile, lightweight (340g) portable stereo speaker featuring an iconic sleek, bullet-shaped design with a 10W power output and a frequency response of 15 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Key performance advantages include its Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity, up to 7 hours of wireless playback time, a built-in passive radiator for enhanced bass depth, an integrated microphone for hands-free calling, and a bundled remote control. Its main strength lies in multi-functional playback versatility via Bluetooth, USB, MicroSD, FM radio, and AUX inputs, alongside a helpful LED display; however, it lacks a dedicated subwoofer and has no noise-canceling microphone functionality.

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