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Loewe Soundbox Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440Audio output power:30.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:?

Loewe Soundbox 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.

6.9/10

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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 62% 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%

6.9

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

32%

7.3

Audio

20%

7.8

Battery

18%

7.0

Durability

16%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

5.8

Controls

3%

6.3

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–²Better than 71%
?

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~ £440
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Loewe Soundbox

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

32%

7.3

Audio

20%

7.8

Battery

18%

7.0

Durability

16%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

5.8

Controls

3%

6.3

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.9
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
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:
Loewe Soundbox 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

7.3
Audio output power
30 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 30 W which is higher than that of 62% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
102 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 102 mm which is larger than that of 90.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% 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
3 dB
Market range: <3 dB – >6 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
?
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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
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
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
?
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
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
?
Height
19.2 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 19.2 cm which is taller than that of 74.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
46.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 46.5 cm which is wider than that of 96.6% of portable speakers.
Depth
15.6 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 15.6 cm which is deeper than that of 81.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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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Loewe Soundbox vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 52 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (102 mm vs 50 mm).
    102 mm vs 50 mm
  • 10 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (90 dB vs 80 dB).
    90 dB vs 80 dB
  • 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 equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 10 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (30 W vs 20 W).
    30 W vs 20 W
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 52 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (102 mm vs 50 mm).
    102 mm vs 50 mm
  • 10 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (90 dB vs 80 dB).
    90 dB vs 80 dB
  • 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.
  • 10 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (30 W vs 20 W).
    30 W vs 20 W
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • 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.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 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.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 28.4 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (46.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    46.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.89x more expensive
    Loewe Soundbox is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£440 vs £90).
    £440 vs £90
  • 7.3 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (15.6 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    15.6 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 4.89x more expensive
    Loewe Soundbox is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£440 vs £90).
    £440 vs £90
  • 4.21x less popular
    Loewe Soundbox is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 3.6% worse value for money
    Loewe Soundbox offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.28 vs 7.5).
    7.28 vs 7.55
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 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.
  • 28.4 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (46.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    46.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 7.3 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (15.6 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    15.6 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 6.8 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (19.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    19.2 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 8 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2011 vs 2019).
    2011 vs 2019

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trustedreviews.com
08/02/2012
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03/04/2012
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23/03/2012
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23/07/2012
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Loewe Soundbox

  • High-quality construction and a premium, unique German design
  • Fills large living rooms easily with powerful volume
  • Versatile physical inputs including a CD slot, FM radio, USB port, and 30-pin iPod dock
  • Interchangeable color covers add aesthetic variety
  • Includes a multi-device compatible remote control

What customers don't like about Loewe Soundbox

  • Bass is overworked and heavy-handed at low volumes, yet lacks depth when turned up
  • Audio quality lacks general clarity, often described as muddy or muffled
  • Limited stereo separation causes distinct acoustic details and nuances to be lost
  • Lacks modern wireless streaming options such as Bluetooth or AirPlay
  • Very high price tag relative to its audio performance and compared to competitors
  • Heavy and bulky form factor limits its true portability

Verdict

The Loewe Soundbox is a premium, retro-styled all-in-one desktop audio system measuring 470 x 190 x 58 mm and weighing 6.1 kg, driven by a 2.0 channel speaker setup with two 4-inch full-range drivers and dual digital stereo amplifiers drawing 8 watts of power. It boasts exceptional versatility with an integrated slot-loading CD player, built-in FM radio with RDS, a classic dot-matrix LCD clock display, a 30-pin Apple iPod/iPhone dock, alongside USB, 3.5mm auxiliary, and headphone inputs. Its main pros include an elegant German-engineered aesthetic with customizable, interchangeable top finishes, diverse legacy playback options, and a robust universal remote that can control other Loewe devices. On the downside, it features a heavy 6.1 kg footprint with no internal battery—requiring corded AC power—lacks wireless Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity, relies on an outdated 30-pin Apple dock, and suffers from narrow stereo separation with an over-engineered bass response that can muffle acoustic details at extreme volumes.

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