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Portronics Nova Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Audio output power:40.00 WBattery life:5 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:5.3Weight: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.

Portronics Nova
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
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 58% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 58% of portable speakers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 50%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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 66% of models
Score components

32%

6.8

Audio

20%

4.7

Battery

18%

6.8

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Controls

3%

8.6

Design

3%

4.3

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 66%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 77%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Portronics Nova

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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 66% of models
Score components:

32%

6.8

Audio

20%

4.7

Battery

18%

6.8

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Controls

3%

8.6

Design

3%

4.3

Smart features

6.3
User score
User score
7.7/ 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 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.9/ 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 70% of models
Popularity:
Portronics Nova has a popularity score of 6.9 points, which is higher than 70.4% of products in this category.
6.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
Audio output power
40 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 40 W which is higher than that of 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.7% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
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
80 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 80 Hz which is higher than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.4% 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
5.3
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker 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.
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
5 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker 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
2000 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker 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
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
10 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker 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
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
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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
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
top
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% 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
11.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker 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
11.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker 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
11.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker 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
handle
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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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Portronics Nova vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 20 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (40 W vs 20 W).
    40 W vs 20 W
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker 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.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • 6 newer
    This portable speaker was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2025 vs 2019).
    2025 vs 2019
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Portronics Nova is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Portronics Nova is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 20 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (40 W vs 20 W).
    40 W vs 20 W
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker 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.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 6 newer
    This portable speaker was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2025 vs 2019).
    2025 vs 2019
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker 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
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 600 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 3.2 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (11.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    11.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 4.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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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    Portronics Nova
    the average portable speaker
    Portronics Nova has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.67 vs 8).
    7.67 vs 8
  • 4.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    Portronics Nova
    the average portable speaker
    Portronics Nova has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.67 vs 8).
    7.67 vs 8
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    5 hours vs 12 hours
  • 600 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker 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
    This portable speaker 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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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

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 don't like 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

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.

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