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Samsung R7 360 WAM7500 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Audio output power:?Battery life:6 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.0Weight:3400 g

Samsung R7 360 WAM7500 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
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Score distribution
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Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 62% of portable speakers
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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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Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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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Score components

32%

7.4

Audio

20%

6.1

Battery

18%

5.6

Durability

16%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Controls

3%

5.5

Design

3%

7.5

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 53%
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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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Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £310
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Samsung R7 360 WAM7500

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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Score components:

32%

7.4

Audio

20%

6.1

Battery

18%

5.6

Durability

16%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Controls

3%

5.5

Design

3%

7.5

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
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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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Popularity:
Samsung R7 360 WAM7500 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
7.2/ 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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Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

7.2
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
127 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 127 mm which is larger than that of 92.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
2
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
4
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 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
6 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 6 hours which is shorter than that of 84.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
24 W
This portable speaker 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
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
front
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
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
3,400 g
This portable speaker weighs 3,400 g which is heavier than that of 83.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Height
42.2 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 42.2 cm which is taller than that of 95% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
18.1 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 18.1 cm which is narrower than that of 49.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Depth
18.1 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 18.1 cm which is deeper than that of 87.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
SmartThings
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
OTA; App
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
yes
This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect. 89.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Samsung R7 360 WAM7500 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 77 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (127 mm vs 50 mm).
    127 mm vs 50 mm
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 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.
  • 14 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (24 W vs 10 W).
    24 W vs 10 W
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    This portable speaker supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
    Supports synchronized multi-room playback.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • 77 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (127 mm vs 50 mm).
    127 mm vs 50 mm
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports DLNA media sharing
    This portable speaker supports DLNA media sharing, while the average portable speaker does not support DLNA media sharing.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 14 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (24 W vs 10 W).
    24 W vs 10 W
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 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 party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • 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.
  • 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 multi-room audio
    This portable speaker supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
    Supports synchronized multi-room playback.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • 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.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
    6 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 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 °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
  • 3.44x more expensive
    Samsung R7 360 WAM7500 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£310 vs £90).
    £310 vs £90
  • 4.21x less popular
    Samsung R7 360 WAM7500 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 4.4% worse value for money
    Samsung R7 360 WAM7500 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.23 vs 7.5).
    7.23 vs 7.55
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
    6 hours vs 12 hours
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 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
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
    35 °C vs 40 °C
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 2,600 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,400 g vs 800 g).
    3,400 g vs 800 g
  • 29.8 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (42.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    42.2 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 9.8 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (18.1 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    18.1 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 4 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2015 vs 2019).
    2015 vs 2019

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung R7 360 WAM7500

  • Omnidirectional 360-degree sound distribution leaves no audio sweet spots
  • Sleek, futuristic, and unique egg-shaped aesthetic design
  • Clear, crisp high frequencies and balanced mid-range tones
  • Straightforward Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless network setup
  • Convenient multi-room pairing and TV SoundConnect ecosystem integration

What customers don't like about Samsung R7 360 WAM7500

  • Lacks deep sub-bass and low-end extension can feel boomy or soft
  • High premium price point compared to similar multi-room hardware
  • Samsung Multiroom software application exhibits bugs and connection dropouts
  • Audio clarity can degrade or sound distorted at maximum volume levels
  • Device lacks a built-in battery and relies entirely on constant AC power

Verdict

The Samsung Radiant360 R7 (WAM7500) is an egg-shaped wireless home speaker featuring proprietary Ring Radiator technology, a 1-inch dome tweeter, and a 5-inch woofer to deliver omnidirectional 360-degree sound. Weighing 3.4 kg and measuring 16.75 x 7.25 x 7.25 inches, this AC-powered monophonic speaker offers dual-band Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 4.0, DLNA certification, and TV SoundConnect for seamless integration into Samsung Multiroom ecosystems. Main pros include a wide, room-filling soundfield, robust multi-room app stability, high-resolution audio support, and a sleek modern aesthetic. However, notable cons include its lack of portability due to the absence of a built-in battery, missing physical inputs like AUX or Ethernet, and a sound profile with soft, ill-defined bass that can become messy or distorted at high volumes.

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