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Samsung Da F61 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Audio output power:20.00 WBattery life:12 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:3.0Weight:1100 g

Samsung Da F61 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.

6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 71% of portable speakers
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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 61% of models
Score components

32%

6.1

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

7.3

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.6

Controls

3%

8.7

Design

3%

4.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 61%
?

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–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £170
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Samsung Da F61

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

32%

6.1

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

7.3

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.6

Controls

3%

8.7

Design

3%

4.9

Smart features

6.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Da F61 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
7.3/ 10
✕
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 79% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.3
Audio output power
20 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 20 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
53 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 53 mm which is larger than that of 60.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.7% of portable speakers.
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
?
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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
5 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 5 m which is shorter than that of 99.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP
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
12 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
2,200 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 56.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.2% 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
23 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 23 W which is higher than that of 85.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
?
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
1,100 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 1,100 g which is heavier than that of 58.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.2% of portable speakers.
Height
13.1 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 13.1 cm which is taller than that of 52.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
22.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 22.5 cm which is wider than that of 63.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
4.65 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 4.65 cm which is shallower than that of 85.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap/handle
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
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 Da F61 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    This portable speaker claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • 13 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (23 W vs 10 W).
    23 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 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.
  • 3 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (53 mm vs 50 mm).
    53 mm vs 50 mm
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 13 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (23 W vs 10 W).
    23 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.
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    This portable speaker claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • 1 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (1 vs 0).
    1 vs 0
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 3.65 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4.7 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4.65 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 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.
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 4.21x less popular
    Samsung Da F61 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 2.7% worse value for money
    Samsung Da F61 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.35 vs 7.5).
    7.35 vs 7.55
  • 88.9% more expensive
    Samsung Da F61 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£170 vs £90).
    £170 vs £90
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 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
  • 5 m shorter Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (5 m vs 10 m).
    5 m vs 10 m
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 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.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 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.
  • 300 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,100 g vs 800 g).
    1,100 g vs 800 g
  • 4.4 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (22.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    22.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 6 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    2013 vs 2019

Video reviews

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avforums.com
22/05/2013
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16/04/2013
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alphr.com
23/07/2013
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26/03/2013
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mikemuonline.squarespace.com
27/10/2013
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trustedreviews.com
16/04/2013
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liveatpc.com
23/08/2013
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techguide.com.au
24/06/2013
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Stream wirelessly to the Samsung DA-F61 Bluetooth speakers anywhere - TechGuide
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gadgetguy.com.au
09/08/2013
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unbox.ph
03/01/2014
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connect-living.de
15/08/2013
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darty.com
13/06/2013
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2013
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung Da F61

  • Elegant and premium metallic design with excellent build quality
  • Rich, warm, and highly detailed sound quality at reasonable volumes
  • Strong, stable Bluetooth connection with aptX support for high-quality streaming
  • NFC support enables fast, seamless one-touch pairing
  • Impressive battery life, lasting anywhere from 8 to over 12 hours on a single charge
  • Features a built-in USB port to charge external devices like smartphones
  • Includes a convenient, detachable magnetic protective cover
  • SoundShare feature allows easy wireless connection to compatible Samsung TVs

What customers don't like about Samsung Da F61

  • Audio quality degrades, strains, and becomes fatiguing at high volume levels
  • Lacks deep low-end sub-bass response compared to some competitors
  • Relatively heavy (approx. 1.1 kg) and bulky for a truly portable travel speaker
  • Lacks a carrying handle or an included travel pouch
  • Does not include a remote control
  • Requires a bulky, proprietary power adapter rather than a standard USB charging cable
  • The protective fabric cover muffles the sound if left closed during playback
  • The built-in flip-out stand can feel wobbly and unstable
  • Premium, expensive retail price point relative to its feature limitations

Verdict

The Samsung DA-F61 is a 20W RMS premium 2.0-channel portable Bluetooth 3.0 speaker featuring a metallic chassis, dual neodymium drivers, a passive bass radiator, and a magnetic protective fabric cover. Weighing 1.1 kg with a depth of 46.5 mm, its standout traits include high-quality apt-X and SBC codec decoding, rapid Near Field Communication (NFC) tap-to-pair technology, a Power Bass boost mode, and SoundShare for wireless integration with compatible Samsung TVs. Main advantages include a rich, detailed sound signature, up to 12 hours of battery life from its 2200 mAh internal power supply, and a dedicated USB port functioning as a power bank to charge mobile devices. However, notable drawbacks include its relatively heavy and bulkier footprint compared to standard travel options, reports that it cannot play music while recharging via its proprietary charger, and a front fabric cover that muffles the sound if left closed during playback.

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