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Ibox Twist Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Audio output power:6.00 WBattery life:5 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:2.1Weight:380 g

Ibox Twist 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.

Ibox Twist
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 71% of portable speakers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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 60% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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 79% of models
Score components

32%

6.1

Audio

20%

6.2

Battery

18%

6.3

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Controls

3%

8.9

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 79%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 78%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Ibox Twist

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

32%

6.1

Audio

20%

6.2

Battery

18%

6.3

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Controls

3%

8.9

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.1
User score
User score
7.6/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
2.1/ 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 58% of models
Popularity:
Ibox Twist has a popularity score of 2.1 points, which is lower than 57.5% of products in this category.
2.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
Audio output power
6 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 6 W which is lower than that of 77% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.9% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
38 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 38 mm which is smaller than that of 89.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% 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
58 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 58 Hz which is lower than that of 53.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% 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
2.1
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 2.1 which is older than that of 92% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% 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; 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
5 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 5 hours which is shorter than that of 91.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 5.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
?
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
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
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
?
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
380 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 380 g which is lighter than that of 74.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
5.6 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 5.6 cm which is shorter than that of 90.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Width
24 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 24 cm which is wider than that of 67.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Depth
5.9 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 5.9 cm which is shallower than that of 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Carry options
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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Ibox Twist vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 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 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.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 420 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (380 g vs 800 g).
    380 g vs 800 g
  • 6.8 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.6 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    5.6 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 2.4 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (5.9 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    5.9 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 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.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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.
  • 420 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (380 g vs 800 g).
    380 g vs 800 g
  • 6.8 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.6 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    5.6 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 2.4 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (5.9 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    5.9 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    5 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 12 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (38 mm vs 50 mm).
    38 mm vs 50 mm
  • 14 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (6 W vs 20 W).
    6 W vs 20 W
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 7 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    2012 vs 2019
  • 5.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (24 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    24 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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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    Ibox Twist
    the average portable speaker
    Ibox Twist has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.64 vs 8).
    7.64 vs 8
  • 12 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (38 mm vs 50 mm).
    38 mm vs 50 mm
  • 14 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (6 W vs 20 W).
    6 W vs 20 W
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    5 hours vs 12 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 stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 5.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (24 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    24 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 7 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    2012 vs 2019

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gadgetspeak.com
22/02/2013
Summary of the review
Review : Edifer Image and iBox Twist - GadgetSpeak
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gadgetspeak.com
22/02/2013
Summary of the review
Review: Edifier Image and iBox Twist
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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 Ibox Twist

  • Unique and stylish helical twisted design
  • Compact and highly portable form factor
  • Soft-touch premium finish that resists fingerprints and dust
  • Clear sound quality with good treble and bass frequencies for its size
  • Includes a passive subwoofer radiator for enhanced bass depth
  • Built-in noise-cancelling microphone allows use as a hands-free speakerphone
  • Offers both Bluetooth wireless streaming and a 3.5mm auxiliary wired option
  • Responsive physical control buttons
  • Equipped with non-slip rubber grips on the base for stability

What customers don't like about Ibox Twist

  • Relatively short battery life of around 5 hours per charge
  • Utilizes older Bluetooth 2.1 technology
  • Power output is limited to 6W RMS (2 x 3W), which may not be loud enough for larger environments
  • Some users feel you pay a premium for the design rather than top-tier audio quality
  • Bass can feel weak or lacking when playing highly dynamic or acoustic musical tracks

Verdict

The i-box Twist is a compact, portable Bluetooth 2.1 speaker featuring a distinctive 90-degree twisted cuboid design with a matte, soft-touch finish and rubberized stability feet. Measuring 24 x 6.5 x 6 cm, it houses two 38mm (1.5-inch) full-range drivers delivering an output power of 6W RMS, paired with a rear-facing passive bass radiator. Main pros include clear wireless audio transmission via A2DP technology, a built-in microphone with advanced noise cancellation for hands-free calling, and a 3.5mm auxiliary input for wired devices. However, its main cons include a relatively short battery life of up to 5 hours, an outdated mini-USB charging port, and occasional audio distortion when pushed to maximum volume.

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