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Mission Aero Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ560Audio output power:160.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:3.0Weight:7000 g

Mission Aero 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.

7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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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Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–˛Better than 76% 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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Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

â–ĽWorse than 79%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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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Score components

32%

8.1

Audio

20%

7.6

Battery

18%

6.9

Durability

16%

7.6

Connectivity

8%

4.5

Controls

3%

3.2

Design

3%

4.9

Smart features

â–˛Better than 83%
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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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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ ÂŁ560
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Mission Aero

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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
Score components:

32%

8.1

Audio

20%

7.6

Battery

18%

6.9

Durability

16%

7.6

Connectivity

8%

4.5

Controls

3%

3.2

Design

3%

4.9

Smart features

7.2
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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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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Popularity:
Mission Aero 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
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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
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

7.3
Audio output power
160 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 160 W which is higher than that of 95.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
7
This portable speaker has 7 drivers, which is more than 98.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 1.2% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
80 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 80 Hz which is higher than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.4% 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
3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 3 which is older than that of 85.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP
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.
Uses replaceable disposable batteries rather than a built-in rechargeable 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
side
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
?
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Weight
7,000 g
This portable speaker weighs 7,000 g which is heavier than that of 93.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
20.3 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 20.3 cm which is taller than that of 77.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Width
54 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 54 cm which is wider than that of 98.9% of portable speakers.
Depth
17.6 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 17.6 cm which is deeper than that of 85.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
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
USB
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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Mission Aero vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 140 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (160 W vs 20 W).
    160 W vs 20 W
  • 5 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (7 vs 2).
    7 vs 2
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • 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 USB audio input
    This portable speaker supports USB audio input, while the average portable speaker does not support USB audio input.
  • 140 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (160 W vs 20 W).
    160 W vs 20 W
  • 5 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (7 vs 2).
    7 vs 2
  • 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.
  • 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 Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • Supports USB audio input
    This portable speaker supports USB audio input, while the average portable speaker does not support USB audio input.
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Has a TOSLINK optical input
    This portable speaker has a TOSLINK optical input, while the average portable speaker does not have a TOSLINK optical input.
    Has a physical TOSLINK optical audio input.
  • Supports DLNA media sharing
    This portable speaker supports DLNA media sharing, while the average portable speaker does not support DLNA media sharing.
  • Has Ethernet support
    This portable speaker has Ethernet support, while the average portable speaker does not have Ethernet support.
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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.
    Uses replaceable disposable batteries rather than a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 6,200 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (7,000 g vs 800 g).
    7,000 g vs 800 g
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 6.22x more expensive
    Mission Aero is more expensive than the average portable speaker (ÂŁ560 vs ÂŁ90).
    ÂŁ560 vs ÂŁ90
  • 4.21x less popular
    Mission Aero is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 3.6% worse value for money
    Mission Aero offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.28 vs 7.5).
    7.28 vs 7.55
  • 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.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 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.
    Uses replaceable disposable batteries rather than a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 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 True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 6,200 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (7,000 g vs 800 g).
    7,000 g vs 800 g
  • 35.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (54 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    54 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 9.3 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (17.6 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    17.6 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 7.9 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (20.3 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    20.3 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 5 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).
    2014 vs 2019

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Mission Aero

  • Delivers clear, spacious, room-filling sound utilizing a 6.1-channel driver layout
  • Deep and punchy bass performance courtesy of its dedicated downward-firing subwoofer
  • Premium, stylish aesthetics highlighted by a solid curved aluminium casing
  • Versatile wireless options including Bluetooth (with aptX support), Apple AirPlay, and DLNA
  • Flexible wired connectivity including high-resolution optical, analogue AUX, and a charging USB port
  • Flexible placement design that delivers balanced sound regardless of where it is positioned in a room

What customers don't like about Mission Aero

  • High retail launch price makes it a significant financial investment
  • Heavy and bulky chassis at approximately 7kg, limiting true on-the-go portability
  • Wireless connection setups can occasionally be complex or prone to local network interference

Verdict

The Mission Aero is a premium 6.1-channel wireless home speaker system built with a sleek anodized aluminum chassis housing six independent 20W Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) drivers and an integrated 40W downward-firing 120mm subwoofer, generating a combined output power of up to 160W RMS (300W peak). It features comprehensive connectivity options including Apple AirPlay, aptX Bluetooth, Wi-Fi with DLNA, a 24-bit/192kHz optical digital input, a 3.5mm auxiliary jack, and a device-charging USB port, all enhanced by Sonic Emotion Absolute 3D digital signal processing for immersive, room-filling sound. Main pros include its versatile streaming options, premium metal build quality, and flexible room placement due to its omnidirectional acoustic design. However, significant cons include its bulky 7kg weight and lack of a built-in battery, which severely limits its actual portability, alongside a premium launch price point.

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