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Samsung Level Box Mini Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Audio output power:4.00 WBattery life:25 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:3.0Weight:392 g

Samsung Level Box Mini 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.

6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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 59% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 59% of portable speakers
7.6

Value for money

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

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 50%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

32%

6.7

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

6.1

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Controls

3%

9.2

Design

3%

4.9

Smart features

â–²Better than 50%
?

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
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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~ £70
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Samsung Level Box Mini

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

32%

6.7

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

6.1

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Controls

3%

9.2

Design

3%

4.9

Smart features

6.5
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 Level Box Mini 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
7.6/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
Audio output power
4 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 4 W which is lower than that of 89% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.6% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
55 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 55 mm which is larger than that of 62.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.4% 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
20 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 20 Hz which is lower than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 14% 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
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
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
25 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 25 hours which is longer than that of 94.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,600 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,600 mAh which is smaller than that of 77.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
4.5 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 4.5 W which is lower than that of 97.3% 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
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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
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
392 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 392 g which is lighter than that of 74.3% of portable speakers.
Height
6.6 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 6.6 cm which is shorter than that of 83.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Width
15.6 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 15.6 cm which is narrower than that of 59.5% of portable speakers.
Depth
5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 5 cm which is shallower than that of 82.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.9% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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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 Level Box Mini vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 13 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (25 hours vs 12 hours).
    25 hours vs 12 hours
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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.
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 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.
  • 5 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (55 mm vs 50 mm).
    55 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 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (25 hours vs 12 hours).
    25 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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.
  • 2 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • Has a programmable button
    This portable speaker has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
    Has a user-programmable physical button.
  • 408 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (392 g vs 800 g).
    392 g vs 800 g
  • 5.8 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (6.6 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    6.6 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 3.3 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    5 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.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 16 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 20 W).
    4 W vs 20 W
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 1,000 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 5.5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (4.5 W vs 10 W).
    4.5 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • 4.21x less popular
    Samsung Level Box Mini is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 16 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 20 W).
    4 W vs 20 W
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 1,000 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 5.5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (4.5 W vs 10 W).
    4.5 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.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 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.
  • 5 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).
    2014 vs 2019

Video reviews

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phonearena.com
03/02/2015
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androidheadlines.com
05/02/2015
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samsungmagazine.eu
11/01/2015
Summary of the review
Samsung Level Box Mini Review: Sleek and Wireless
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung Level Box Mini

  • Long-lasting battery life offering up to 15 hours of playback
  • Compact, lightweight, and highly portable design
  • Premium, sturdy build quality with a metallic finish
  • Quick and easy wireless pairing via NFC and Bluetooth
  • Clear audio performance with crisp highs and vocal clarity
  • Stable tabletop footprint that does not vibrate or move at high volumes

What customers don't like about Samsung Level Box Mini

  • Lacks deep or powerful bass response for low-end heavy music
  • Maximum volume levels are somewhat quiet compared to competitors
  • Audio equalizer (SoundAlive feature) can sound inconsistent or muddy on certain tracks
  • Relatively basic and unexciting aesthetic design
  • Lacks the ability to charge external mobile devices from its battery

Verdict

The Samsung Level Box Mini is a compact portable Bluetooth 3.0 speaker featuring a 55mm stereo driver, a passive radiator for bass resonance, a 5W maximum output power, and a 1,600mAh battery that delivers up to 25 hours of music playback. Measuring 156 x 66 x 50 mm and weighing 389g, its primary pros include a premium light metallic body design, rapid NFC pairing, aptX codec support for high-quality wireless streaming, and integrated speakerphone capabilities with noise reduction and echo cancellation. However, its main cons are a weak overall audio output that struggles to fill larger spaces, a lack of deep sub-bass performance, and the absence of waterproofing certifications.

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