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Nudeaudio Studio 5 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Audio output power:?Battery life:?IP rating:IPX7Bluetooth version:?Weight:1600 g

Nudeaudio Studio 5 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.

Nudeaudio Studio 5
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 75% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

6.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 75% of portable speakers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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 65% of models
Score components

32%

6.6

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

5.3

Controls

3%

7.4

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 65%
6.3

User score

User score
6.3/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

2.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 95%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Nudeaudio Studio 5

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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 65% of models
Score components:

32%

6.6

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

5.3

Controls

3%

7.4

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.3
User score
User score
6.3/ 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 95% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

2.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.3
Popularity
Popularity
2.9/ 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 56% of models
Popularity:
Nudeaudio Studio 5 has a popularity score of 2.9 points, which is lower than 56% of products in this category.
2.9
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%

9.8

Price

7.4
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
40 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 40 mm which is smaller than that of 76.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 13.2% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
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
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
IPX7
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX7 which provides better ingress protection than 47.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 25.2% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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
?
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
1,600 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 1,600 g which is heavier than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Height
15.24 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 15.24 cm which is taller than that of 59.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
19 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 19 cm which is wider than that of 53.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Depth
19 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 19 cm which is deeper than that of 88.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% 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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Nudeaudio Studio 5 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • 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 aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 3 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 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.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • 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.
  • 3 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust 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.
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50 mm).
    40 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 26.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.3/ 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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    Nudeaudio Studio 5
    the average portable speaker
    Nudeaudio Studio 5 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.32 vs 8).
    6.32 vs 8
  • 2.4% worse value for money
    Nudeaudio Studio 5 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.37 vs 7.5).
    7.37 vs 7.55
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50 mm).
    40 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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 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 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.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust 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 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.
  • 800 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,600 g vs 800 g).
    1,600 g vs 800 g
  • 10.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (19 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    19 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 5 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).
    2014 vs 2019

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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ilounge.com
16/05/2011
Summary of the review
Review: NudeAudio Studio 5 | iLounge
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unbox.ph
13/03/2014
Summary of the review
NudeAudio Studio 5 Review: Big, Loud, Versatile Bluetooth Speaker for Your iPhone 5/5c/5s
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slinkystudio.info
08/03/2015
Summary of the review
NudeAudio Studio 5 Speaker Review
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coolhunting.com
05/02/2014
Summary of the review
Studio 5 by NudeAudio - COOL HUNTING®
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cravingtech.com
22/02/2015
Summary of the review
NudeAudio Studio 5 Review - with Lightning Dock and Bluetooth
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lesnumeriques.com
25/03/2014
Summary of the review
Review: NudeAudio Studio 5, the quirky dock
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lesnumeriques.com
25/03/2014
Summary of the review
NudeAudio Studio 5: best price - Les Numériques
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wired.it
19/03/2014
Summary of the review
Watch the NudeAudio Studio 5 speaker review by Wired Italia +1
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appletips.nl
22/06/2014
Summary of the review
Listen to music wirelessly with the stylish and unique NudeAudio Studio 5 home speaker
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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 Nudeaudio Studio 5

  • Excellent 2.1 sound stage with an integrated 3-inch subwoofer providing rich, deep bass.
  • Unique, modern asymmetrical design featuring fabric and metal elements instead of generic plastic.
  • Dual-pairing Bluetooth functionality allows easy switching between two connected music sources.
  • Includes a built-in Apple Lightning dock to charge and play older iPhone or iPod models directly.
  • Features a hardware bass-control knob on the back to manually adjust low-frequency levels.
  • Great overall value and audio performance relative to its original price point.

What customers don't like about Nudeaudio Studio 5

  • Lacks internal battery power, meaning it is a stationary home speaker rather than a truly outdoor portable device.
  • The physical Apple Lightning connector dock is rigid and cannot be retracted into the body when not in use.
  • Audio distortion can occur in the lower bass registers when pushed to high volume levels.
  • The physical dock compatibility is restricted to older Apple devices using the Lightning standard (e.g., iPhone 5/6 eras).

Verdict

The NudeAudio Studio 5 is an asymmetrical 2.1-channel home audio dock speaker featuring a 3-inch subwoofer, two 1.6-inch (41mm) high-fidelity neodymium drivers, and a frequency response of 70Hz to 18kHz. Main characteristics and pros include its physical Apple Lightning connector dock for simultaneous playback and charging of iOS devices, dual-pairing Bluetooth functionality with aptX support for high-quality audio streaming, a 3.5mm AUX input, and a rear three-position manual bass adjustment knob. However, notable cons include its dependency on an external 16V wall power adapter rather than a built-in rechargeable battery, lack of track-skipping playback buttons on the chassis, and an outdated Lightning dock design poorly suited for modern USB-C smartphones.

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