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Meizu A20 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Audio output power:5.00 WBattery life:15 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:170 g

Meizu A20 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
✕
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 81% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 81% of portable speakers
7.3

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%

6.2

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 71% of models
Score components

32%

5.6

Audio

20%

6.5

Battery

18%

7.6

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

â–¼Worse 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~ £25
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Meizu A20

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 71% of models
Score components:

32%

5.6

Audio

20%

6.5

Battery

18%

7.6

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

4.1

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:
Meizu A20 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
5 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 5 W which is lower than that of 80% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.9% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
45 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 45 mm which is smaller than that of 60.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.6% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
100 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 100 Hz which is higher than that of 82.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6% 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
Market range: <3 – >5.3
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
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; AVRCP; HFP
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
15 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 15 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,800 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,800 mAh which is smaller than that of 72.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4% of portable speakers.
Charging time
4 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 4 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 19.3% 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
?
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
?
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
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
170 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 170 g which is lighter than that of 94.1% of portable speakers.
Height
5.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 5.5 cm which is shorter than that of 91.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
10.8 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 10.8 cm which is narrower than that of 71.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
5.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 5.5 cm which is shallower than that of 78% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
?
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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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Meizu A20 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This portable speaker supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • 630 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (170 g vs 800 g).
    170 g vs 800 g
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (15 hours vs 12 hours).
    15 hours vs 12 hours
  • 6.9 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    5.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Meizu A20 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 2.8 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (5.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    5.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 7.3 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (10.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    10.8 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Meizu A20 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This portable speaker supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (15 hours vs 12 hours).
    15 hours vs 12 hours
  • 630 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (170 g vs 800 g).
    170 g vs 800 g
  • 6.9 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    5.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 2.8 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (5.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    5.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 7.3 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (10.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    10.8 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 40 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    100 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 15 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20 W).
    5 W vs 20 W
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    4 hours vs 3 hours
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 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
  • 4.21x less popular
    Meizu A20 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 2.7% worse value for money
    Meizu A20 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.35 vs 7.5).
    7.35 vs 7.55
  • 40 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    100 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 15 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20 W).
    5 W vs 20 W
  • 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 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 5 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (45 mm vs 50 mm).
    45 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    4 hours vs 3 hours
  • 800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.

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14/09/2017
Summary of the review
Meizu A-20 Bluetooth Speaker Review: Battery Life and Elegance
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neozone.org
14/09/2017
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Meizu A-20 Bluetooth Speaker Review: Battery Life and Elegance
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Meizu A20

  • Extremely compact, lightweight (170g), and highly pocketable design
  • Excellent battery life of up to 15 hours at 50% volume
  • Clear, well-balanced sound quality and vocal clarity for its tiny size due to WAVES MaxxAudio tuning
  • Stable wireless connection using Bluetooth 4.2
  • Includes a 3.5mm AUX port for wired playback and a built-in microphone for hands-free calling
  • Budget-friendly and cost-effective pricing

What customers don't like about Meizu A20

  • Limited 5W power output, meaning it does not get loud enough for large outdoor parties
  • Bass response is physically limited by the single small driver and lack of a dedicated passive subwoofer
  • Older micro-USB charging port instead of modern USB-C
  • Lacks an official IPX water resistance or dustproof rating

Verdict

The Meizu A20 is an ultra-portable, inverted-taper Bluetooth 4.2 speaker equipped with a 45mm long-stroke drive unit, 5W output power, and a frequency response range of 100Hz to 20kHz. Its primary advantages include an incredibly lightweight 170g chassis, WAVES MaxxAudio acoustic tuning, an integrated microphone for hands-free calls, and a built-in 1800mAh battery that delivers up to 15 hours of playback at 50% volume alongside dual connectivity via Bluetooth and a 3.5mm AUX port. However, it lacks water-resistance certification, relies on an older micro-USB charging port that takes up to 4 hours to fully recharge, and features somewhat stiff volume control buttons.

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