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Nokia Md 100W Jbl Powerup Wireless Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Audio output power:20.00 WBattery life:10 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:2.1Weight:1590 g

Nokia Md 100W Jbl Powerup Wireless 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.

Nokia Md 100W Jbl Powerup Wireless
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 67% 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%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.4

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%

6.5

Audio

20%

6.1

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

5.4

Controls

3%

7.4

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 71%
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

3.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 86%
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Ranked #583 of 1,316 models in Portable Speakers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Nokia Md 100W Jbl Powerup Wireless

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%

6.5

Audio

20%

6.1

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

5.4

Controls

3%

7.4

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.2
User score
User score
7.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

3.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
3.2/ 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 55% of models
Popularity:
Nokia Md 100W Jbl Powerup Wireless has a popularity score of 3.2 points, which is lower than 54.5% of products in this category.
3.2
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%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.3
Audio output power
20 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 20 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
63 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 63 mm which is larger than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.7% 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
?
Lowest frequency
65 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 65 Hz which is higher than that of 57.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.6% 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
2.1
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 2.1 which is older than that of 92% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% 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
?
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
10 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 10 hours which is shorter than that of 53.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 12.9% of portable speakers.
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.
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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
?
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% 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
1,590 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 1,590 g which is heavier than that of 66.9% of portable speakers.
Height
11.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 11.5 cm which is shorter than that of 52.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.3% of portable speakers.
Width
28 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 28 cm which is wider than that of 75.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Depth
14.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 14.5 cm which is deeper than that of 77.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% 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
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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Nokia Md 100W Jbl Powerup Wireless vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 14 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (94 dB vs 80 dB).
    94 dB vs 80 dB
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 13 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (63 mm vs 50 mm).
    63 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
  • 14 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (94 dB vs 80 dB).
    94 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.
  • 13 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (63 mm vs 50 mm).
    63 mm vs 50 mm
  • 2 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (94 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    94 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    10 hours vs 12 hours
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 10.4% 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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    Nokia Md 100W Jbl Powerup Wireless
    the average portable speaker
    Nokia Md 100W Jbl Powerup Wireless has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.25 vs 8).
    7.25 vs 8
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Nokia Md 100W Jbl Powerup Wireless is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£220 vs £90).
    £220 vs £90
  • 3.2% worse value for money
    Nokia Md 100W Jbl Powerup Wireless offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.31 vs 7.5).
    7.31 vs 7.55
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 5 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (65 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    65 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 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.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    10 hours vs 12 hours
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 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.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 790 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,590 g vs 800 g).
    1,590 g vs 800 g
  • 9.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (28 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    28 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 6.2 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (14.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    14.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 7 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    2012 vs 2019

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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windowscentral.com
23/11/2012
Summary of the review
JBL Nokia PowerUp speaker: Unboxing and first impressions
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windows-phone-user.de
01/03/2013
Summary of the review
Review: Headphones from Xqisit and Monster, as well as the JBL PowerUp
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lesnumeriques.com
30/04/2013
Summary of the review
Review: JBL PowerUp speaker for the Nokia Lumia
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thelunchgirls.it
10/06/2013
Summary of the review
JBL PowerUp Bluetooth speaker and charger for Nokia Lumia phones
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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 Nokia Md 100W Jbl Powerup Wireless

  • Excellent, high-volume sound quality that easily fills a room
  • Dual-functionality as both a Bluetooth speaker and a Qi wireless charging dock
  • Convenient and quick NFC tap-to-pair connectivity
  • Solid, premium build quality that feels durable
  • Responsive, illuminated top-panel touch controls
  • Strong bass reproduction optimized for genres like hip-hop and R&B

What customers don't like about Nokia Md 100W Jbl Powerup Wireless

  • Large, heavy chassis that compromises portability
  • Top touch controls offer no haptic or vibrational feedback
  • Micro-USB port is limited to firmware upgrades and cannot charge the device
  • High initial launch price relative to competing standalone speakers
  • Outdated Bluetooth version protocol (Bluetooth 2.1)
  • Sound performance is average when playing classical music

Verdict

The Nokia MD-100W JBL PowerUp is a 2.0-channel stereo wireless speaker featuring two 2.5-inch full-range drivers, a power output of 20W RMS (2 x 10W), a frequency response of 65 to 20,000 Hz, and a 94 dB signal-to-noise ratio. Its primary highlights include a built-in Qi wireless charging pad on top with proximity-activated LED landing lights, seamless NFC tap-to-pair functionality, and high-fidelity Bluetooth 2.1+EDR streaming enhanced by the aptX codec, alongside a standard 3.5mm auxiliary input. Main pros are its impressive bass performance driven by JBL acoustic engineering, the ability to control music playback directly via illuminated touch-sensitive top buttons, and the unique dual convenience of charging a phone while streaming audio. However, major cons include its reliance on older Bluetooth 2.1 technology, lack of speakerphone support for phone calls, and its bulky 1.59 kg frame that heavily restricts true portability.

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