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Panasonic Sc NA10 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Audio output power:10.00 WBattery life:20 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:3.0Weight:415 g

Panasonic Sc NA10 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.

Panasonic Sc NA10
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical score

20%

6.5

User score

▼Worse than 70% 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
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▼Worse than 71%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

32%

6.1

Audio

20%

7.4

Battery

18%

6.3

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.3

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

4.4

Smart features

▼Worse than 61%
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

3.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 95%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Panasonic Sc NA10

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

32%

6.1

Audio

20%

7.4

Battery

18%

6.3

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.3

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

4.4

Smart features

6.4
User score
User score
6.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

3.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.5
Popularity
Popularity
3.8/ 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
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Popularity:
Panasonic Sc NA10 has a popularity score of 3.8 points, which is lower than 51.7% of products in this category.
3.8
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.4
Audio output power
10 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 10 W which is lower than that of 66.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
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
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
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
3
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 3 which is older than that of 85.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% 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
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
1,240 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,240 mAh which is smaller than that of 81.2% 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
12 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 12 W which is higher than that of 71% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% 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
IPX4
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% 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
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
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% 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
415 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 415 g which is lighter than that of 72.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Height
10.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 10.5 cm which is shorter than that of 58.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Width
20.4 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 20.4 cm which is wider than that of 58.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
2.9 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 2.9 cm which is shallower than that of 97.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
?
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Companion app name
Panasonic Music Streaming
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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Panasonic Sc NA10 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 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
  • 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 a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Supports aptX Low Latency
    This portable speaker supports aptX Low Latency, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX Low Latency.
  • 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.
  • 53 ms lower audio latency
    This portable speaker has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (32 ms vs 85 ms).
    32 ms vs 85 ms
  • 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.
  • 53 ms lower audio latency
    This portable speaker has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (32 ms vs 85 ms).
    32 ms vs 85 ms
  • Supports aptX Low Latency
    This portable speaker supports aptX Low Latency, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX Low Latency.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 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 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.
  • 2 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (12 W vs 10 W).
    12 W vs 10 W
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 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.
  • 5.4 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (2.9 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    2.9 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 385 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (415 g vs 800 g).
    415 g vs 800 g
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 4,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 1,360 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,240 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,240 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 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 support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 10 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20 W).
    10 W vs 20 W
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 23.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 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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    Panasonic Sc NA10
    the average portable speaker
    Panasonic Sc NA10 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.46 vs 8).
    6.46 vs 8
  • 1.7% worse value for money
    Panasonic Sc NA10 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.42 vs 7.5).
    7.42 vs 7.55
  • 4,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    16,000 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
  • 10 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20 W).
    10 W vs 20 W
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 1,360 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,240 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,240 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 6 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    2013 vs 2019

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whathifi.com
20/02/2014
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areadvd.de
10/10/2013
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av-magazin.de
25/11/2013
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19/12/2013
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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 Panasonic Sc NA10

  • Excellent battery life of up to 20 hours in eco/long-play mode
  • Clear, detailed, and rhythmic mid-range and treble sound quality
  • Highly portable, compact design comparable to the size of a paperback book
  • Convenient protective cover that doubles as a built-in kickstand
  • Supports fast, hassle-free wireless pairing via Bluetooth and NFC
  • Features a USB port that acts as a power bank to charge smartphones
  • Includes a physical, easy-to-use volume control knob instead of push buttons
  • Supports high-quality audio streaming using the aptX low-latency codec

What customers don't like about Panasonic Sc NA10

  • Noticeable cabinet and chassis vibrations when playing tracks with deeper bass
  • Audio starts to distort and experience pops or clipping at high volume levels
  • Lacks a strong or booming bass response due to the small single passive radiator
  • The physical design and 'purse-like' appearance may not appeal to all users
  • The volume knob can feel physically awkward to turn according to some reviews
  • Battery life drops significantly down to roughly 10.5 hours when used in normal mode instead of long-play mode

Verdict

The **Panasonic SC-NA10** is a compact 2-channel portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker featuring two 1.625-inch front drivers delivering 8W of total RMS power on battery (10W via AC adaptor) alongside an integrated 3.125-inch passive radiator and XBS Master DSP for enhanced bass. Key advantages include an industry-leading battery life of up to 20 hours in LP mode (11 hours in normal mode), high-quality audio streaming via aptX low-latency codec, one-touch NFC pairing, a built-in hands-free speakerphone microphone, an integrated fold-out cover that doubles as a stand, and a USB port that acts as a power bank to charge smartphones. On the downside, the device suffers from cabinet vibrations at high volumes, a lengthy 3-hour recharge time for its 1240mAh battery, lacks physical track navigation (forward/backward) controls on the unit, and limits its power bank functionality strictly to basic 5V/1A device charging.

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