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Nokia Play 360 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Audio output power:2.00 WBattery life:20 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:2.1Weight:514 g

Nokia Play 360 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 Play 360
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

7.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 76% of portable speakers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 80% of models
Score components

32%

5.5

Audio

20%

6.7

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

5.7

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 80%
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 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%

8.2

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 86%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Nokia Play 360

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 80% of models
Score components:

32%

5.5

Audio

20%

6.7

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

5.7

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.0
User score
User score
7.3/ 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%

8.2

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
5.1/ 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–² Better than 56% of models
Popularity:
Nokia Play 360 has a popularity score of 5.1 points, which is higher than 55.6% of products in this category.
5.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.4
Audio output power
2 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 2 W which is lower than that of 98.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.3% 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
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
20 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 20 Hz which is lower than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 14% 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
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
20 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 20 hours which is longer than that of 80.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,020 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,020 mAh which is smaller than that of 87.4% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker 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
5 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% of portable speakers.
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
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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
?
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
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
514 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 514 g which is lighter than that of 65.7% of portable speakers.
Height
12.4 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 12.4 cm which is shorter than that of 49.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Width
11 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 11 cm which is narrower than that of 71% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
11 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 11 cm which is deeper than that of 64.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 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.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Nokia Play 360 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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 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 party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 286 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (514 g vs 800 g).
    514 g vs 800 g
  • 7.1 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (11 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    11 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 18 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (2 W vs 20 W).
    2 W vs 20 W
  • 11 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (81 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    81 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 1,580 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,020 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,020 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • 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 include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 9.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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 Play 360
    the average portable speaker
    Nokia Play 360 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.28 vs 8).
    7.28 vs 8
  • 2.1% worse value for money
    Nokia Play 360 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.39 vs 7.5).
    7.39 vs 7.55
  • 18 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (2 W vs 20 W).
    2 W vs 20 W
  • 11 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (81 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    81 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 1 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (2 % vs 1 %).
    2 % vs 1 %
  • 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
  • 1,580 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,020 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,020 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • 2.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (11 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    11 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 7 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    2012 vs 2019

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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 Play 360

  • Omnidirectional 360-degree clear audio distribution
  • Excellent, clean sound quality with minimal distortion at high volume
  • Seamless and quick device connection using built-in NFC tap-to-pair technology
  • Long-lasting battery life averaging 15 to 20 hours of continuous playback
  • Environmentally friendly, easily replaceable standard phone battery (BL-5C)
  • Premium, durable physical construction featuring a sturdy aluminium body
  • Wireless daisy-chain capabilities allowing two units to pair automatically for true stereo performance
  • Highly versatile input layout including Bluetooth, NFC, and standard 3.5mm auxiliary jacks

What customers don't like about Nokia Play 360

  • Expensive initial retail price point, especially considering true stereo sound requires purchasing two separate units
  • Relatively heavy and bulky profile for a portable device, weighing over 500 grams
  • Somewhat lacking in deep or low-end bass presentation when pushed with intensive tracks
  • Occasional volume sync bugs where paired smartphone media controls fail to register changes
  • Total power output of roughly 2.1W is sufficient for small rooms but lacks the strength needed for large, outdoor parties

Verdict

The Nokia Play 360 is a portable tabletop wireless speaker measuring 110 x 110 x 124 mm and weighing 514 grams, housed in a premium anodized aluminum casing. It features a 2.5-inch subwoofer driver powered by a neodymium magnet, delivering an RMS rated power of 2.1W and an omnidirectional frequency response of 86 Hz to 21 kHz with under 2% total harmonic distortion. Key advantages include its true 360-degree room-filling audio, seamless Bluetooth 2.1 and NFC pairing, aptX support, the capability to wirelessly link a second unit for distinct left and right stereo channels, and a removable 1020mAh BL-5C battery providing up to 21 hours of playtime. However, its downsides include an older Bluetooth v2.1 standard, weak low-end bass performance, low maximum volume levels unsuitable for large gatherings, and a lack of a built-in microphone for hands-free calling.

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