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  • Avg. price: ~£25
  • Audio output power: 40.00 W
  • Battery life: 5 hours
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: 5.3
  • Weight: 930 g

Portronics Nova 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.

7.0

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

6.6

Technical Score

20.0%

8.6

User score

Very good
6.6

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

7.3

Audio

20.0%

4.7

Battery

18.0%

7.3

Durability

16.0%

6.7

Connectivity

8.0%

6.7

Controls

3.0%

8.6

Design

3.0%

4.3

Smart features

Good
8.6

User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(295)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 8.0
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.2

    Weight

    15.0%

    1.0

    Battery life

  • 4.8
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    5.6

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    1.0

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.2

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 5.1
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    5.6

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.2

    Weight

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Verdict

The Portronics Nova is a cylindrical portable Bluetooth 5.3 wireless speaker engineered with a powerful 40W stereo output, dual passive radiators, and twin 2.28-inch full-range drivers that deliver crisp highs and deep bass up to a 20 kHz frequency response. Key highlights include rhythmic RGB LED strip lighting, True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing for expanded sound, a built-in microphone for hands-free calling, splash resistance, and versatile connectivity via USB-IN and AUX-IN ports. Its primary advantages are its highly affordable price point, impressive maximum volume with minimal distortion, and convenient Type-C fast charging. However, a major drawback is its mediocre 2,500 mAh battery capacity, which provides only up to 5 hours of playback on a single charge and drops significantly when playing at 100% volume with active lighting.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Portronics Nova

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

7.3

Audio

20.0%

4.7

Battery

18.0%

7.3

Durability

16.0%

6.7

Connectivity

8.0%

6.7

Controls

3.0%

8.6

Design

3.0%

4.3

Smart features

6.6
Portronics Nova has a technical score of 6.59 points, which is lower than 63.2% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(295)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.6
Portronics Nova has a user score of 8.6 points, which is higher than 67.3% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
10
Portronics Nova has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 66.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.0

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.9
Portronics Nova has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 60.4% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

40.00 W
Portronics Nova has an audio output power of 40.00 W which is higher than that of 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.7% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 40.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

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Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

2
Portronics Nova has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 2.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

80.00 Hz
Portronics Nova has a lowest frequency of 80.00 Hz which is higher than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.4% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Portronics Nova supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

5.3
Portronics Nova supports Bluetooth version 5.3 which is newer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.6% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 5.3.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
Portronics Nova has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

?
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Portronics Nova does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

5 hours
Portronics Nova has a battery life of 5 hours which is shorter than that of 91.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 5.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

2000 mAh
Portronics Nova has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh which is smaller than that of 64.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

3 hours
Portronics Nova 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
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

10 W
Portronics Nova has a maximum charging input power of 10 W which is higher than that of 44.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 26.1% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Portronics Nova has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

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Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Portronics Nova is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

?
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

0 m
Portronics Nova is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Portronics Nova lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Portronics Nova does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Portronics Nova does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Portronics Nova does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Portronics Nova supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

930 g
Portronics Nova 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
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

11.5 cm
Portronics Nova has a height of 11.5 cm which is shorter than that of 52.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.3% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

11.5 cm
Portronics Nova has a width of 11.5 cm which is narrower than that of 69.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

11.5 cm
Portronics Nova has a depth of 11.5 cm which is deeper than that of 66.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

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Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Portronics Nova does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No supported user-accessible firmware update path.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

?
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Portronics Nova does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Portronics Nova does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Portronics Nova vs the average portable speaker

  • 20 W more audio output power
    Portronics Nova has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (40 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 40.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Portronics Nova has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (40 W vs 20.00 W).40.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • Supports fast pairing
    Portronics Nova supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
    Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
    What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
    When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Portronics Nova supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Portronics Nova has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
    What it is: Indicates whether the device uses a USB Type-C connector.
    When it matters: When modern charging and connection compatibility matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Portronics Nova has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    Portronics Nova has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 5.3.
    What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
    When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5.0

    Portronics Nova has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5.0).5.3 vs 5.0
  • 6 newer
    Portronics Nova was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2025 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2025.
    What it is: The official launch timing of the speaker model.
    When it matters: When newer connectivity, software support, or product longevity matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 2024

    Portronics Nova was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2025 vs 2019).2,025 vs 2,019
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Portronics Nova is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    Portronics Nova is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).£25 vs £90
  • 7.5% higher user score
    Portronics Nova has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.60 vs 8.000).
    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.
    Portronics Nova has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.60 vs 8.000).8.6 vs 8
  • 20 W more audio output power
    Portronics Nova has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (40 W vs 20.00 W).
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Portronics Nova has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    Portronics Nova has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5.0).
  • Supports fast pairing
    Portronics Nova supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 6 newer
    Portronics Nova was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2025 vs 2019).

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Overall
Audio
Connectivity
Controls
Smart features
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    Portronics Nova has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80.00 Hz.
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    Portronics Nova has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 600 mAh less battery capacity
    Portronics Nova has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Portronics Nova does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 3.2 cm deeper
    Portronics Nova is deeper than the average portable speaker (11.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    Portronics Nova has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    Portronics Nova has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).5 hours vs 12 hours
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Portronics Nova does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
    When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Portronics Nova does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    Portronics Nova has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80.00 Hz.
    What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <= 60 Hz

    Portronics Nova has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).80.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • 600 mAh less battery capacity
    Portronics Nova has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    Portronics Nova has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).2000 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 3.2 cm deeper
    Portronics Nova is deeper than the average portable speaker (11.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
    When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 10 cm

    Portronics Nova is deeper than the average portable speaker (11.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).11.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
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Audio
Battery
Controls
Design

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
295 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Portronics Nova?

  • Powerful 40W sound output with highly punchy and deep bass
  • Excellent value for money within its budget price segment
  • Attractive and vibrant music-synced RGB LED lighting strip
  • Loud audio performance that remains distortion-free even at max volume
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.3, USB, and AUX ports
  • True Wireless Stereo (TWS) mode allowing two units to pair for stereo sound

What customers dislike about Portronics Nova?

  • Disappointing battery life that drains quickly at maximum volume
  • Actual playback time falls far short of the manufacturer's 5-hour claim
  • No built-in FM radio functionality
  • Lacks dedicated micro SD/external memory card slot support
  • Mids and high frequencies can sometimes feel less clear compared to the bass response

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