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Onkyo X6 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Audio output power:12.00 WBattery life:8 hoursIP rating:IPX6Bluetooth version:?Weight:870 g

Onkyo X6 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.

6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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 84% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of portable speakers
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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 85% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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 76% of models
Score components

32%

6.4

Audio

20%

6.2

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

5.7

Controls

3%

8.6

Design

3%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 76%
?

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

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £180
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Onkyo X6

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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 76% of models
Score components:

32%

6.4

Audio

20%

6.2

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

5.7

Controls

3%

8.6

Design

3%

4.0

Smart features

6.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Onkyo X6 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
7.2/ 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 85% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.2
Audio output power
12 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 12 W which is lower than that of 62.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
44 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 44 mm which is smaller than that of 69.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.7% 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
3 dB
Market range: <3 dB – >6 dB
This portable speaker has a frequency response tolerance of 3 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
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
?
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
8 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 8 hours which is shorter than that of 68.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.6% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
2,200 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 56.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.2% 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
27 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 27 W which is higher than that of 88.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% 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
IPX6
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX6 which provides worse ingress protection than 52.5% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 9.7% of portable speakers.
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
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
870 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 870 g which is heavier than that of 52.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
6.4 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 6.4 cm which is shorter than that of 85.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Width
18 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 18 cm which is narrower than that of 50.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Depth
?
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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Onkyo X6 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 3 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (4 vs 1).
    4 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 17 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (27 W vs 10 W).
    27 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • 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 (IPX6 vs IPX5).
    IPX6 vs IPX5
  • 6 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (6.4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    6.4 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 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.
  • 3 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (4 vs 1).
    4 vs 1
  • 17 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (27 W vs 10 W).
    27 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • 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 (IPX6 vs IPX5).
    IPX6 vs IPX5
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • 6 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (6.4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    6.4 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 6 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (44 mm vs 50 mm).
    44 mm vs 50 mm
  • 8 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (12 W vs 20 W).
    12 W vs 20 W
  • 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
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 4.21x less popular
    Onkyo X6 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 5.3% worse value for money
    Onkyo X6 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.17 vs 7.5).
    7.17 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Onkyo X6 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 5.3% worse value for money
    Onkyo X6 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.17 vs 7.5).
    7.17 vs 7.55
  • 2x more expensive
    Onkyo X6 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 6 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (44 mm vs 50 mm).
    44 mm vs 50 mm
  • 8 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (12 W vs 20 W).
    12 W vs 20 W
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 4 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2015 vs 2019).
    2015 vs 2019

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whathifi.com
02/12/2015
Summary of the review
Onkyo X6 review - What Hi-Fi?
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theguardian.com
19/02/2017
Summary of the review
Carry a tune: seven of the best portable Bluetooth speakers | Gadgets

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Onkyo X6

  • Clear and precise high-fidelity sound signature
  • Excellent detailing and clarity in vocals and treble
  • Premium, solid build with an extruded aluminium enclosure
  • Versatile multi-pairing that allows up to four devices to connect simultaneously
  • Useful charge-out power bank feature to power external devices like smartphones
  • Includes a built-in microphone for convenient hands-free calls
  • Features a 3.5mm auxiliary input alongside wireless Bluetooth connectivity

What customers don't like about Onkyo X6

  • Bass lacks punch and feels underpowered at higher volumes
  • Does not get loud enough to support large outdoor parties
  • Lacks any official water-resistance or weatherproof rating
  • Relies on a proprietary power connection and charging brick instead of a universal USB cable
  • Heavy chassis design makes it slightly less portable than similarly sized competitors
  • Soundstage lacks the grand scale and audio subtlety of top-tier rivals in the same price range

Verdict

The Onkyo X6 is a premium portable wireless stereo speaker featuring a sleek, extruded aluminum enclosure that encases two 44.5 mm (1.75-inch) high-excursion full-range drivers and twin side-firing, force-canceling passive radiators. It delivers 12W RMS total output power across a 40Hz to 20kHz frequency response range with an optimal total harmonic distortion (THD) of 1%. Main characteristics and pros include multi-device pairing for up to four devices simultaneously, reliable Bluetooth wireless connectivity with a 10-meter range, a built-in microphone for hands-free calls, a 3.5mm AUX-in port, and a built-in 2200mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery providing up to 8 hours of playback alongside a convenient USB charge-out power bank feature to juice up external devices. However, noticeable cons include a lack of modern water and dust resistance certifications, a somewhat heavy and bulky design for ultra-portable use, and bass response that lacks punch and can sound sophisticated but underpowered at higher volume levels.

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