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Onkyo Ncp 302 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Audio output power:23.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.1Weight:2600 g

Onkyo Ncp 302 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.

6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

5.8

User score

â–²Better than 52% of portable speakers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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 60% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

32%

7.1

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

6.8

Durability

16%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

7.1

Controls

3%

6.7

Design

3%

8.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 75%
5.8

User score

User score
5.8/ 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 98% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 98%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £260
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Onkyo Ncp 302

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

32%

7.1

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

6.8

Durability

16%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

7.1

Controls

3%

6.7

Design

3%

8.2

Smart features

7.0
User score
User score
5.8/ 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 98% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
5.8
Popularity
Popularity
5.0/ 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–² Better than 55% of models
Popularity:
Onkyo Ncp 302 has a popularity score of 5 points, which is higher than 54.6% of products in this category.
5.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.5
Audio output power
23 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 23 W which is higher than that of 58.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
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
22 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 22 Hz which is lower than that of 84.7% 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
4.1
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.1 which is older than that of 71.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% 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
?
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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.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating 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
?
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
2,600 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 2,600 g which is heavier than that of 76.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Height
17.2 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 17.2 cm which is taller than that of 66.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
32 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 32 cm which is wider than that of 83.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
10.6 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 10.6 cm which is deeper than that of 63.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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
?
Voice assistant support
?
Spotify Connect
yes
This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect. 89.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Onkyo Ncp 302 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 38 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (22 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    22 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 2,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    This portable speaker has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 38 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (22 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    22 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 2,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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
  • 3 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (23 W vs 20 W).
    23 W vs 20 W
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    This portable speaker has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • 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.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 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 playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    This portable speaker supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
    Supports synchronized multi-room playback.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • 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 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.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating 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 True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 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.
  • 0.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 vs 5
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 37.3% lower user score
    User score
    5.8/ 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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    Onkyo Ncp 302
    the average portable speaker
    Onkyo Ncp 302 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (5.83 vs 8).
    5.83 vs 8
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Onkyo Ncp 302 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 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.
  • 5 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (75 dB vs 80 dB).
    75 dB vs 80 dB
  • 0.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 vs 5
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating 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.
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
    35 °C vs 40 °C
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 1,800 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,600 g vs 800 g).
    2,600 g vs 800 g
  • 13.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (32 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    32 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.8 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (17.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    17.2 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 2.3 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (10.6 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    10.6 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 3 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    2016 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 Onkyo Ncp 302

  • Excellent network and wireless options including dual-band Wi-Fi, DLNA, and Bluetooth
  • Seamless integration with Google Chromecast, Spotify Connect, and an Onkyo receiver ecosystem
  • Includes a dedicated physical Ethernet port for a reliable and stable wired connection
  • Surprisingly powerful audio output for its size with an efficient built-in amplifier
  • Clean, minimalist aesthetic and standard bookshelf design that blends nicely into home environments

What customers don't like about Onkyo Ncp 302

  • Not truly portable due to the lack of an internal rechargeable battery, requiring mains power
  • Initial network setup can be frustratingly complex and time-consuming for some users
  • The Onkyo Controller companion app forces firmware updates before letting you use its interfaces
  • Sound can occasionally feel garbled, with a few users noting a lack of pronounced bass or treble separation
  • Lacks any formal water or dust resistance ratings, making it unsafe for outdoor use
  • Multi-room multi-speaker synchronization via Chromecast isn't always perfectly smooth

Verdict

The Onkyo NCP-302 is a 2-way bass-reflex wireless network speaker featuring dual 3.25-inch (77 mm) dynamic woofers providing 14W of power and a single 1-inch (26 mm) balanced-dome tweeter outputting 9W, all housed in a solid MDF wood enclosure weighing 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg). Its main characteristics include extensive connectivity with dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, an Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm AUX input, alongside direct-access physical playback and volume controls on top of the device. Key pros include seamless multi-room integration using FlareConnect, DTS Play-Fi, and Chromecast built-in, as well as native support for Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer, and TuneIn streaming via the Onkyo Controller app. However, notable cons include its lack of an internal rechargeable battery or water resistance, which strictly limits its portability to indoor locations with AC wall power, and some user reports regarding a buggy initial wireless setup and firmware stability.

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