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  • Avg. price: ~£95
  • Audio output power: 16.00 W
  • Battery life: 12 hours
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: 4.0
  • Weight: 556 g

JVC 360 Degree 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.

7.4

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

7.4

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.4

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

7.8

Audio

20.0%

7.6

Battery

18.0%

8.8

Durability

16.0%

5.3

Connectivity

8.0%

5.9

Controls

3.0%

8.9

Design

3.0%

6.1

Smart features

Very good
?

User score

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 components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.7
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.7

    Weight

    15.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

  • 4.5
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.6

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.7

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 6.0
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    2.6

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.7

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £95

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The JVC 360 Degree (SP-AD95) is a compact, cylindrical portable speaker weighing 556 grams and measuring 178 mm in height, featuring dual audio drivers that output 8 watts of power to deliver an omnidirectional audio experience. Key characteristics include an IPX6 water-resistant rating, Bluetooth connectivity paired with convenient one-touch NFC pairing, an integrated 3.5mm AUX input, and a rechargeable battery providing up to 12 hours of playtime. Its primary advantages are its highly portable, rugged build, reliable weatherproofing for poolside use, and the capability to pair two units together for a true stereo setup. However, it suffers from a cheap plastic finish that lacks premium appeal, while its audio profile can occasionally deliver overly sharp treble and a boomy, poorly integrated bass response.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker JVC 360 Degree

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

?

Controls

3.0%

?

Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

7.4
JVC 360 Degree has a technical score of 7.37 points, which is higher than 81.3% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

?
Popularity
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.
1.0
JVC 360 Degree has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.4

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.2
JVC 360 Degree has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.2 points, which is higher than 83.4% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

16.00 W
JVC 360 Degree has an audio output power of 16.00 W which is lower than that of 54.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.6% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 16.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

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Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

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Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

?
Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
JVC 360 Degree supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

4.0
JVC 360 Degree supports Bluetooth version 4.0 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.0.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
JVC 360 Degree has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

?
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JVC 360 Degree does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

12 hours
JVC 360 Degree has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

4,800 mAh
JVC 360 Degree has a battery capacity of 4,800 mAh which is larger than that of 78.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.5% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

3 hours
JVC 360 Degree 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
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

?
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
JVC 360 Degree has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

?
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
JVC 360 Degree is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

?
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

1 m
JVC 360 Degree 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
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

?
Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

?
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JVC 360 Degree does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JVC 360 Degree does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
JVC 360 Degree supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

556 g
JVC 360 Degree weighs 556 g which is lighter than that of 62.5% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

17.8 cm
JVC 360 Degree has a height of 17.8 cm which is taller than that of 67.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

7.1 cm
JVC 360 Degree has a width of 7.1 cm which is narrower than that of 93.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

7.1 cm
JVC 360 Degree has a depth of 7.1 cm which is shallower than that of 62.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

?
Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JVC 360 Degree does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No supported user-accessible firmware update path.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

?
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JVC 360 Degree does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
JVC 360 Degree does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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JVC 360 Degree vs the average portable speaker

  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    JVC 360 Degree has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 1 m

    JVC 360 Degree has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).1 m vs 0 m
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    JVC 360 Degree provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
    What it is: Indicates whether sound is spread evenly in all directions.
    When it matters: When even sound coverage around the speaker matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    JVC 360 Degree provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 2,200 mAh more battery capacity
    JVC 360 Degree has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    JVC 360 Degree has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).4800 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • Has a power bank function
    JVC 360 Degree has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can send power to charge another device.
    When it matters: When the speaker should also charge a phone or another device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JVC 360 Degree has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Supports fast pairing
    JVC 360 Degree supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
    Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
    What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
    When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JVC 360 Degree supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 11 cm narrower
    JVC 360 Degree is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.1 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
    When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 25 cm

    JVC 360 Degree is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.1 cm vs 18.1 cm).7.1 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 244 g lighter
    JVC 360 Degree is lighter than the average portable speaker (556 g vs 800 g).
    What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
    When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 1000 g

    JVC 360 Degree is lighter than the average portable speaker (556 g vs 800 g).556 g vs 800 g
  • 5.4% better value for money
    JVC 360 Degree offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.16 vs 7.744).
    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.
    JVC 360 Degree offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.16 vs 7.744).8.16 vs 7.74
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    JVC 360 Degree provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 2,200 mAh more battery capacity
    JVC 360 Degree has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Has a power bank function
    JVC 360 Degree has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    JVC 360 Degree has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
  • Supports fast pairing
    JVC 360 Degree supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 11 cm narrower
    JVC 360 Degree is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.1 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 244 g lighter
    JVC 360 Degree is lighter than the average portable speaker (556 g vs 800 g).

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Overall
Audio
Battery
Durability
Controls
Design
  • 4 W less audio output power
    JVC 360 Degree has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (16 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 16.00 W.
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    JVC 360 Degree has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.0.
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    JVC 360 Degree has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 0.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    JVC 360 Degree does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 5.4 cm taller
    JVC 360 Degree is taller than the average portable speaker (17.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    JVC 360 Degree does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
    When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    JVC 360 Degree does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    JVC 360 Degree has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.0.
    What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
    When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5.0

    JVC 360 Degree has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).4.0 vs 5.0
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    JVC 360 Degree has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 0.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    JVC 360 Degree has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 3.69x less popular
    JVC 360 Degree is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).
    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.
    JVC 360 Degree is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).1 vs 3.69
  • 4 W less audio output power
    JVC 360 Degree has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (16 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 16.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    JVC 360 Degree has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (16 W vs 20.00 W).16.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • 5.4 cm taller
    JVC 360 Degree is taller than the average portable speaker (17.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
    When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 20 cm

    JVC 360 Degree is taller than the average portable speaker (17.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).17.8 cm vs 12.4 cm
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Overall
Audio
Connectivity
Controls
Design

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about JVC 360 Degree?

  • Wide sound dispersion that effectively spreads audio in all directions
  • Good value for money compared to pricier brands
  • Seamless and easy Bluetooth connection process
  • Highly portable and lightweight cylindrical body design
  • Reliable water and weather resistance for outdoor durability
  • Convenient physical controls and inputs including an AUX jack

What customers dislike about JVC 360 Degree?

  • Inconsistent sound separation with an unclear sweet spot
  • Lack of cohesive audio integration across different frequencies
  • Disappointing bass response that lacks punch and depth
  • Brittle or harsh performance on high-end frequencies
  • Plastic material finish can feel less premium
  • Unstable perch that makes the unit prone to tipping over easily

Expert reviews

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whathifi.com
13/02/2017
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