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Samsung Radiant360 R7 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440Audio output power:100.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.0Weight:3400 g

Samsung Radiant360 R7 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.

7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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
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–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 73% of portable speakers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

32%

7.7

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Controls

3%

5.5

Design

3%

7.5

Smart features

â–²Better than 80%
?

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~ £440
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Samsung Radiant360 R7

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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 80% of models
Score components:

32%

7.7

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Controls

3%

5.5

Design

3%

7.5

Smart features

7.1
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 Radiant360 R7 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
7.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

7.4
Audio output power
100 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 100 W which is higher than that of 88.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.1% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
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
4
Market range: <3 – >5.3
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
?
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
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% 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
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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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
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
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k 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
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 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
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 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
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 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
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
yes
This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect. 89.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Samsung Radiant360 R7 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 80 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20 W).
    100 W vs 20 W
  • 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.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 7 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (7 vs 0).
    7 vs 0
  • 7 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (7 vs 0).
    7 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 80 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20 W).
    100 W vs 20 W
  • 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.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 2 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (82 dB vs 80 dB).
    82 dB vs 80 dB
  • 24 mm larger built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a larger built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (125 mm vs 101 mm).
    125 mm vs 101 mm
  • 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.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 7 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (7 vs 0).
    7 vs 0
  • 7 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (7 vs 0).
    7 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4.89x more expensive
    Samsung Radiant360 R7 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£440 vs £90).
    £440 vs £90
  • 4.21x less popular
    Samsung Radiant360 R7 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 1.5% worse value for money
    Samsung Radiant360 R7 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.43 vs 7.5).
    7.43 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.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • 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.
  • 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 Radiant360 R7

  • Excellent 360-degree omnidirectional sound projection that eliminates the traditional sweet spot.
  • Sleek, futuristic, and uniquely eye-catching egg-shaped design.
  • High-quality, robust build with a soft-touch matte finish and chrome accents.
  • Straightforward initial wireless configuration and simple network pairing.
  • Seamless multi-room grouping capabilities using dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
  • Crisp, clear treble performance and detailed high-resolution audio support.

What customers don't like about Samsung Radiant360 R7

  • High retail price point compared to similar performing wireless speakers.
  • Disappointing bass depth, with some users reporting it feels soft or lacking.
  • The official Multiroom mobile application can be clunky and needs software improvements.
  • Touch-sensitive controls on the body have low-contrast labeling that is difficult to read.
  • Audio clarity can degrade or become messy at high volume levels.
  • Poor stereo pairing execution, as individual speakers struggle to separate left and right channels correctly.

Verdict

The Samsung Radiant360 R7 (WAM7500) is a futuristic, egg-shaped home speaker weighing 3.4 kg and measuring 16.75 x 7.25 x 7.25 inches. It features Ring Radiator technology with dual acoustic lenses, combining a 1-inch upward-firing dome tweeter and a 5-inch downward-firing woofer to deliver 360-degree omnidirectional monophonic sound. It provides dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, allowing high-resolution audio streaming up to 24-bit/192kHz (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF) and integration into a hub-free whole-home audio ecosystem using the Samsung Multiroom App 2.0. Main pros include a unique, striking design, robust multi-room capabilities, and a highly immersive, balanced soundscape that eliminates sweet-spot placement restrictions. However, major cons include a lack of portability due to its corded AC power design with no built-in rechargeable battery, high distortion at maximum volume levels, and a complete absence of physical input ports, meaning there is no 3.5mm auxiliary jack, optical digital input, or Ethernet port.

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