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Panasonic Sc NA30 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Audio output power:?Battery life:14 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:3.0Weight:930 g

Panasonic Sc NA30 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 NA30
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

6.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 56% 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%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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 63% of models
Score components

32%

6.7

Audio

20%

7.4

Battery

18%

6.5

Durability

16%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Controls

3%

8.3

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–²Better than 63%
6.0

User score

User score
6.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

User ratings

30%

4.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 97%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Panasonic Sc NA30

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

32%

6.7

Audio

20%

7.4

Battery

18%

6.5

Durability

16%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Controls

3%

8.3

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.8
User score
User score
6.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

User ratings

30%

4.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.0
Popularity
Popularity
4.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Popularity:
Panasonic Sc NA30 has a popularity score of 4.1 points, which is lower than 50.4% of products in this category.
4.1
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%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.4
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
50 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 50 mm which is larger than that of 43.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10.2% 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
70 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 70 Hz which is higher than that of 61% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% 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
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
14 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 14 hours which is longer than that of 64.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
2,900 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,900 mAh which is larger than that of 58.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% 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
36 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 36 W which is higher than that of 92.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% 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
?
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native 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
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
930 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 930 g which is heavier than that of 54.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
14.4 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 14.4 cm which is taller than that of 56.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Width
24.4 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 24.4 cm which is wider than that of 68.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
4.8 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 4.8 cm which is shallower than that of 84.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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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 NA30 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.
  • 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 a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 26 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (36 W vs 10 W).
    36 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • 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 subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 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
  • 25 ms lower audio latency
    This portable speaker has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (60 ms vs 85 ms).
    60 ms vs 85 ms
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 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.
  • 26 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (36 W vs 10 W).
    36 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.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (14 hours vs 12 hours).
    14 hours vs 12 hours
  • 300 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,900 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,900 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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 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.
  • Has a hardware microphone mute switch
    This portable speaker has a hardware microphone mute switch, while the average portable speaker does not have a hardware microphone mute switch.
    Has a physical microphone mute control.
  • 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.
  • 3.5 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4.8 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 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
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % vs 1 %
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • Fewer Wi-Fi band options
    This portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz for Wi-Fi bands, while the average portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz/5 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
  • 10 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (70 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    70 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 34.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 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
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    Score distribution
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    Panasonic Sc NA30 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (5.96 vs 8).
    5.96 vs 8
  • 21 mm smaller built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a smaller built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (80 mm vs 101 mm).
    80 mm vs 101 mm
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Panasonic Sc NA30 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 34.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 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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    the average portable speaker
    Panasonic Sc NA30 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (5.96 vs 8).
    5.96 vs 8
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Panasonic Sc NA30 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 2.4% worse value for money
    Panasonic Sc NA30 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.37 vs 7.5).
    7.37 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
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % vs 1 %
  • 10 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (70 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    70 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 21 mm smaller built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a smaller built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (80 mm vs 101 mm).
    80 mm vs 101 mm
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • Fewer Wi-Fi band options
    This portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz for Wi-Fi bands, while the average portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz/5 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
  • 6.3 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (24.4 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    24.4 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 6 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    2013 vs 2019

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07/05/2014
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15/03/2014
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25/11/2013
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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 NA30

  • Excellent battery life of up to 20 hours in low power mode
  • Unique retro-modern design with retractable control knobs
  • Includes dedicated subwoofer and dual passive radiators for deep bass
  • Features convenient NFC pairing and high-quality aptX audio support
  • Acts as a power bank to charge smartphones via a built-in USB port
  • Equipped with an integrated microphone for hands-free speakerphone calls

What customers don't like about Panasonic Sc NA30

  • Audio suffers from heavy distortion at high volume levels
  • Enclosure vibrates intensely and can dance or slide across smooth surfaces
  • High price tag makes it feel overpriced compared to competitors
  • Mid-range frequencies feel recessed or missing from the sound signature
  • Can wobble or easily tip over due to its tall, upright stance
  • Does not include an auxiliary or USB cable in the box

Verdict

The Panasonic SC-NA30 is a 2.1-channel portable wireless speaker measuring 9.6 x 5.7 x 1.9 inches and weighing 2.1 pounds, delivering up to 20W of total power on AC adapter or 16W on battery power. Key technical characteristics include two 2-inch front drivers, an integrated 3.125-inch subwoofer, dual 3.125-inch passive radiators, and audio enhancement via XBS Master technology. Its main advantages are an outstanding battery life of up to 20 hours in LP mode (14 hours in normal mode), versatile connectivity via Bluetooth with aptX Low Latency and NFC one-touch pairing, a built-in hands-free speakerphone microphone, and the ability to charge external smart devices via its USB port. On the downside, the speaker can suffer from audio distortion at maximum volume levels, severe enclosure vibrations that cause it to shift across tabletops during bass-heavy tracks, and a lacks a sturdy base making it unstable on uneven outdoor surfaces.

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