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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£80
  • Avg. price in US: ~$90
  • Audio output power: ?
  • Battery life: 20 hours
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: ?
  • Weight: ?

QCY SP300 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.

7.8

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%

7.8

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.8

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%

8.9

Battery

18.0%

9.0

Durability

16.0%

6.5

Connectivity

8.0%

8.0

Controls

3.0%

8.1

Design

3.0%

5.3

Smart features

Very good
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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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 9.1
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 7.9
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    10

    Battery life

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 5.4
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £80

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The QCY SP300 is a portable wireless speaker featuring an advanced four-driver acoustic design—including a 1-inch silk dome tweeter, a 3.5-inch wool fiber woofer, and passive radiators—delivering 40W of continuous power and up to 80W peak output. It stands out with cutting-edge Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, Hi-Res Audio certification, and LDAC codec support for high-resolution streaming, alongside flexible playback options via TF card, AUX, and USB-C inputs. Key pros include up to 14 to 20 hours of battery life from a 7800 mAh battery, IPX6 splash resistance, app-controlled customizable EQ, and True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing. However, notable cons include the lack of a dedicated built-in subwoofer, absence of power bank functionality to charge external devices, and no support for voice commands, NFC, or aptX.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker QCY SP300

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%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

?

Controls

3.0%

?

Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

7.8
QCY SP300 has a technical score of 7.84 points, which is higher than 95.2% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
QCY SP300 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% 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%

7.8

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.5
QCY SP300 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.5 points, which is higher than 95.2% 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

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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
QCY SP300 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 Hz
QCY SP300 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.
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
QCY SP300 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

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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 m
QCY SP300 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.
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

A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HID; SPP
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
QCY SP300 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

20 hours
QCY SP300 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
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

9,600 mAh
QCY SP300 has a battery capacity of 9600 mAh which is larger than that of 95.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% 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

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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

24 W
QCY SP300 has a maximum charging input power of 24 W which is higher than that of 86.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% 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
QCY SP300 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
QCY SP300 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

yes
QCY SP300 is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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

?
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

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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
QCY SP300 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

yes
QCY SP300 supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
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
QCY SP300 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

no
QCY SP300 does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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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

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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

14.2 cm
QCY SP300 has a height of 14.2 cm which is taller than that of 56.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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

24.3 cm
QCY SP300 has a width of 24.3 cm which is wider than that of 67.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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

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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

strap/handle
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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

QCY
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

yes
QCY SP300 supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
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

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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
QCY SP300 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
QCY SP300 does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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QCY SP300 vs the average portable speaker

  • 7000 mAh more battery capacity
    QCY SP300 has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (9600 mAh vs 2600 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

    QCY SP300 has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (9600 mAh vs 2600 mAh).9600 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    QCY SP300 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 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

    QCY SP300 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 20000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    QCY SP300 has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 40000 Hz.
    What it is: The highest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When upper-treble extension and high-frequency detail matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 20000 Hz

    QCY SP300 has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz).40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    QCY SP300 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 2.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    QCY SP300 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • Has an equalizer
    QCY SP300 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
    What it is: Shows whether the sound balance can be adjusted across frequency ranges.
    When it matters: When you want to adjust bass, midrange, or treble balance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    QCY SP300 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • 14 W higher charging input power
    QCY SP300 has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (24 W vs 10 W).
    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

    QCY SP300 has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (24 W vs 10 W).24 W vs 10 W
  • Supports LDAC
    QCY SP300 supports LDAC, while the average portable speaker does not support LDAC.
    What it is: Shows whether the LDAC Bluetooth codec is available for wireless audio.
    When it matters: When higher-bitrate Bluetooth audio matters with compatible source devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    QCY SP300 supports LDAC, while the average portable speaker does not support LDAC.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    QCY SP300 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

    QCY SP300 has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • 20000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    QCY SP300 has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz).
  • Has beamforming microphones
    QCY SP300 has beamforming microphones, while the average portable speaker does not have beamforming microphones.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    QCY SP300 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Supports LDAC
    QCY SP300 supports LDAC, while the average portable speaker does not support LDAC.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    QCY SP300 has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • Has an external memory card slot
    QCY SP300 has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    QCY SP300 supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 7000 mAh more battery capacity
    QCY SP300 has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (9600 mAh vs 2600 mAh).
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    QCY SP300 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 14 W higher charging input power
    QCY SP300 has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (24 W vs 10 W).
  • Has an equalizer
    QCY SP300 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports firmware updates
    QCY SP300 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
  • 6 newer
    QCY SP300 was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2025 vs 2019).

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Overall
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Connectivity
Battery
Controls
Smart features
  • 1 fewer microphones
    QCY SP300 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    QCY SP300 has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80 Hz.
  • 6.2 cm wider
    QCY SP300 is wider than the average portable speaker (24.3 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 1 fewer microphones
    QCY SP300 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    QCY SP300 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    QCY SP300 has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80 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

    QCY SP300 has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 3.69x less popular
    QCY SP300 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 3.688).
    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.
    QCY SP300 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 3.688).1 vs 3.69
  • 6.2 cm wider
    QCY SP300 is wider than the average portable speaker (24.3 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    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

    QCY SP300 is wider than the average portable speaker (24.3 cm vs 18.1 cm).24.3 cm vs 18.1 cm
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about QCY SP300?

  • High-power 80W peak audio output providing strong loudness
  • Excellent value for money and premium sound relative to its price
  • Supports high-resolution LDAC and AAC wireless audio codecs
  • Long manufacturer-rated battery life of up to 20 hours
  • Versatile physical connection options including AUX input and microSD card slot
  • Sturdy construction with an aesthetically pleasing retro wood enclosure design
  • App integration allowing for custom equalizer and sound adjustments

What customers dislike about QCY SP300?

  • Large and bulky body volume compared to highly compact ultra-portable speakers
  • Lacks modern smart features like integrated voice commands
  • Does not support quick Bluetooth pairing protocols like Google Fast Pair
  • Higher mid and high frequencies can occasionally sound slightly flat without app tuning

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