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Samsung Bottle Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ60Audio output power:5.00 WBattery life:8 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:396 g

Samsung Bottle 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.

5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
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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–Ľ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–ĽWorse than 95% of portable speakers
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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–Ľ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–ĽWorse than 93%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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–Ľ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

32%

6.0

Audio

20%

5.2

Battery

18%

5.8

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Controls

3%

8.8

Design

3%

5.2

Smart features

â–ĽWorse than 90%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ ÂŁ60
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Samsung Bottle

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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–Ľ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

32%

6.0

Audio

20%

5.2

Battery

18%

5.8

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Controls

3%

8.8

Design

3%

5.2

Smart features

5.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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–Ľ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Bottle has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 59.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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–Ľ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
Audio output power
5 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 5 W which is lower than that of 80% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.9% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% 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
?
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
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
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
8 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 8 hours which is shorter than that of 68.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.6% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,800 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,800 mAh which is smaller than that of 72.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4% of portable speakers.
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
5 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% 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
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% 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
top; rear
Touchscreen
?
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
?
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
396 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 396 g which is lighter than that of 73.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
22.01 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 22.01 cm which is taller than that of 82.9% of portable speakers.
Width
7.77 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 7.77 cm which is narrower than that of 89.6% of portable speakers.
Depth
7.77 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 7.77 cm which is shallower than that of 56.2% 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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Samsung Bottle vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Supports wireless charging
    This portable speaker supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • 404 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (396 g vs 800 g).
    396 g vs 800 g
  • 10.33 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    7.77 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 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.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This portable speaker supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • 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.
  • 404 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (396 g vs 800 g).
    396 g vs 800 g
  • 10.33 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    7.77 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 15 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20 W).
    5 W vs 20 W
  • 800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 7.1% worse value for money
    Samsung Bottle offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.05 vs 7.5).
    7.05 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Samsung Bottle is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 15 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20 W).
    5 W vs 20 W
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 9.61 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (22 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    22.01 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 3 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    2016 vs 2019

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Expert reviews

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jolie.de
14/02/2017
Summary of the review
Samsung Bottle Design Bluetooth Speaker Review
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eu.community.samsung.com
16/06/2017
Summary of the review
A truly special bottle - the Samsung Bottle Bluetooth...
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eu.community.samsung.com
16/06/2017
Summary of the review
A truly special bottle – the Samsung Bottle Bluetooth speaker
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leclaireur.fnac.com
05/10/2017
Summary of the review
Samsung Bottle EO-SG710 Lab Test: A highly stylish design but lacking in power
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presse-citron.net
22/09/2017
Summary of the review
Review: Samsung Bottle Design, a stylish and luminous smart speaker
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mallys.fr
16/09/2017
Summary of the review
360-degree light and sound: pure vibe guaranteed with the Samsung Bottle!
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung Bottle

  • Unique bottle-shaped aesthetic that serves as an attractive indoor decor item
  • Immersive 360-degree surround sound distribution that ensures audio fills the room evenly
  • Customisable 16-million colour LED mood lighting controlled via the Lux Manager app
  • Fun motion-sensitive controls allow tilting to adjust brightness and shaking to change colours
  • Convenient dual charging methods supporting both standard Micro-USB cables and wireless charging pads
  • Great portability featuring a lightweight build under 400 grams and a sturdy integrated carry handle

What customers don't like about Samsung Bottle

  • Weak overall audio output and lower volume ceilings compared to dedicated outdoor speakers
  • Battery life is significantly cut in half from 8 hours to just 4 hours when using both the speaker and LED light simultaneously
  • Prone to audio distortion when pushed to its maximum volume levels
  • Wireless charging pad is not included in the retail box and must be purchased separately
  • Lacks modern Bluetooth standards by relying on the older Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • No official water resistance or IP rating making it less durable for outdoor or poolside use

Verdict

The Samsung Bottle Design (Model EO-SG710) is a unique, milk-bottle-shaped portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker weighing 396 grams and measuring 77.7 x 220.1 mm, which functions as both an audio device and a customizable 16-million-color LED mood lamp controlled via the Lux Manager app. Key characteristics and advantages include 360-degree omnidirectional surround sound, motion-controlled lighting interactions (shaking to change color or tilting to adjust brightness), an integrated physical carrying handle, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and dual charging options supporting both Micro-USB and Qi-compatible wireless charging. However, the speaker lacks weather or water resistance, its battery life drops significantly from 8 hours of audio-only playback down to just 4 hours when running the lighting concurrently, it lacks physical buttons to turn off the LED without using the companion app, and the overall sound performance leans toward standard mono quality rather than premium high-fidelity audio.

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