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Jarre Technologies Aeroskull HD Plus Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£500Audio output power:60.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:2410 g

Jarre Technologies Aeroskull HD Plus 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.

Jarre Technologies Aeroskull HD Plus
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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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Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

â–²Better than 64% of portable speakers
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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%

6.9

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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%

7.2

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

7.1

Controls

3%

6.8

Design

3%

5.5

Smart features

â–²Better than 68%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 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%

8.6

User ratings

30%

3.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 88%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Jarre Technologies Aeroskull HD Plus

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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%

7.2

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

7.1

Controls

3%

6.8

Design

3%

5.5

Smart features

6.9
User score
User score
7.2/ 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%

8.6

User ratings

30%

3.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
3.8/ 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:
Jarre Technologies Aeroskull HD Plus has a popularity score of 3.8 points, which is lower than 51.7% of products in this category.
3.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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%

6.9

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

7.2
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
50 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
3
This portable speaker has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
3 dB
This portable speaker has a frequency response tolerance of 3 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
Lowest frequency
50 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 50 Hz which is lower than that of 59.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.1% 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
4.2
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% 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
?
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.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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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
top; rear
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
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
2,410 g
This portable speaker weighs 2,410 g which is heavier than that of 75.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
?
Width
35 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 35 cm which is wider than that of 87.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Depth
?
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible 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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Jarre Technologies Aeroskull HD Plus vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 10 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (50 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    50 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 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.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1,610 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,410 g vs 800 g).
    2,410 g vs 800 g
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 5.56x more expensive
    Jarre Technologies Aeroskull HD Plus is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£500 vs £90).
    £500 vs £90
  • 16.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (35 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    35 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 5.56x more expensive
    Jarre Technologies Aeroskull HD Plus is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£500 vs £90).
    £500 vs £90
  • 4.7% worse value for money
    Jarre Technologies Aeroskull HD Plus offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.21 vs 7.5).
    7.21 vs 7.55
  • 11.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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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    Jarre Technologies Aeroskull HD Plus
    the average portable speaker
    Jarre Technologies Aeroskull HD Plus has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.16 vs 8).
    7.16 vs 8
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 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.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 1,610 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,410 g vs 800 g).
    2,410 g vs 800 g
  • 16.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (35 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    35 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2015 vs 2019).
    2015 vs 2019

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Expert reviews

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31/08/2020
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01net.com
22/01/2013
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18/09/2014
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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 Jarre Technologies Aeroskull HD Plus

  • Unique, quirky, and eye-catching skull aesthetic that serves as a party talking point.
  • Superb 2.1 high-definition stereo sound performance that punches above its weight.
  • Powerful, layered audio clarity with a dedicated built-in bass-reflex subwoofer.
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth, NFC pairing, and a 3.5mm auxiliary input.
  • Comes with a distinct bone-shaped wireless remote control.
  • Features a built-in Lightning docking cradle for convenient Apple device charging and playback.

What customers don't like about Jarre Technologies Aeroskull HD Plus

  • The distinctive bone-shaped remote can feel a bit plasticky and resemble a cheap dog toy.
  • Chrome and glossy finishes easily pick up fingerprint smudges on the body and control buttons.
  • Bass reproduction tends to feel a bit soft and lacking at lower volume levels.
  • The audible startup and pairing indicator tones sound cheesy and clash with the gothic design.
  • Large, bulky, and heavy form factor makes it far less portable than typical travel speakers.
  • Lacks modern battery features like a battery level indicator or standard USB-C charging.

Verdict

The Jarre Technologies AeroSkull HD Plus is a visually striking 2.1-channel tabletop stereo speaker boasting an iconic skull-shaped design dressed in sunglasses. Under the hood, it delivers a total of 120W RMS output power—comprising two 30W mid-range drivers (50.8mm) and a single 60W low-turbulence bass-reflex subwoofer (101.6mm)—covering a frequency response range of 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Main advantages include its high-fidelity aptX Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity, rapid NFC pairing, a built-in Apple Lightning docking station, and robust, room-filling sound clarity. However, the speaker lacks a built-in rechargeable battery for true portability, features a bulky 35 x 35 x 35 cm footprint that demands substantial shelf space, and emits cheesy startup tones that clash with its premium gothic aesthetic.

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