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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£420
  • Avg. price in US: ~$500
  • Audio output power: ?
  • Battery life: 18 hours
  • IP rating: IPX4
  • Bluetooth version: 5.4
  • Weight: 18400 g

Samsung Sound Tower ST50f 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.

7.4

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

7.4

Technical Score

20.0%

7.4

User score

Very good
7.4

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

8.0

Audio

20.0%

9.0

Battery

18.0%

5.6

Durability

16.0%

7.0

Connectivity

8.0%

8.8

Controls

3.0%

1.5

Design

3.0%

5.3

Smart features

Very good
7.4

User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.6

User reviews

30.0%

2.2

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.8
(7)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Very good
  • 6.7
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    4.9

    IP rating

    20.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    15.0%

    8.8

    Battery life

  • 7.5
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    8.8

    Battery life

    15.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 4.4
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    1.0

    Weight

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Verdict

The Samsung Sound Tower ST50F is a high-power portable party speaker that delivers 240W of total output through dual 6.5-inch woofers and dual 1-inch dome tweeters with waveguide technology. Main pros include a robust 18-hour battery life from its removable 9,300 mAh battery, effortless transport via a 4-point telescopic handle and integrated wheels, customizable Party Lights+ visuals, and versatile connectivity featuring Bluetooth 5.4, multi-device syncing with Auracast, and physical mic and guitar inputs. On the downside, the speaker is relatively bulky and heavy at approximately 18.4 kg, lacks standard Wi-Fi or wireless charging features, and experiences a noticeable drop in sound clarity and bass precision when pushed beyond 50-60% volume capacity.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Samsung Sound Tower ST50f

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

8.0

Audio

20.0%

9.0

Battery

18.0%

5.6

Durability

16.0%

7.0

Connectivity

8.0%

8.8

Controls

3.0%

1.5

Design

3.0%

5.3

Smart features

7.4
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a technical score of 7.38 points, which is higher than 82% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.6

User reviews

30.0%

2.2

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.8
(7)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

7.4
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a user score of 7.39 points, which is lower than 86.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
2.2
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a popularity of 2.2 points, which is lower than 54.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.4

Overall score

40.0%

8.3

Price

7.7
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 40.7% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

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Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

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Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

4
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 4.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

80.00 Hz
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a lowest frequency of 80.00 Hz which is higher than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.4% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

5.4
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f supports Bluetooth version 5.4 which is newer than that of 96.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.4% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 5.4.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

15.00 m
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a maximum Bluetooth range of 15.00 m which is longer than that of 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 15.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

?
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f supports Bluetooth LE Audio. 97.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports Bluetooth LE Audio.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

18 hours
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a battery life of 18 hours which is longer than that of 77.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.5% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

9,300 mAh
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a battery capacity of 9,300 mAh which is larger than that of 95% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

2 hours
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f 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
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

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Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IPX4
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

0 m
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

top; rear
Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

18,400 g
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f weighs 18,400 g which is heavier than that of 98.9% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

73.6 cm
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a height of 73.6 cm which is taller than that of 98.4% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

35.3 cm
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a width of 35.3 cm which is wider than that of 88% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

36.5 cm
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a depth of 36.5 cm which is deeper than that of 98.4% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

?
Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

USB
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Samsung Sound Tower ST50f does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Samsung Sound Tower ST50f vs the average portable speaker

  • 6,700 mAh more battery capacity
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (9,300 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (9,300 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).9300 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 4.
    What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
    When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).4 vs 2
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
    What it is: Indicates whether sound is spread evenly in all directions.
    When it matters: When even sound coverage around the speaker matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 2.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).18 hours vs 12 hours
  • 7 more EQ presets
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (7 vs 0).
    7 eq presets.
    What it is: The number of preset sound tuning profiles that can be selected.
    When it matters: When you want more ready-made sound profiles for different content.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 4 presets

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (7 vs 0).7 vs 0
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (15 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 15.00 m.
    What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
    When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 10 m

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (15 m vs 10 m).15.00 m vs 10 m
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
    When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <= 4 h

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (15 m vs 10 m).
  • Supports Auracast
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f supports Auracast, while the average portable speaker does not support Auracast.
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f supports Bluetooth LE Audio, while the average portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • 0.4 Bluetooth levels newer
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.4 vs 5.0).
  • Has a microphone input
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 6,700 mAh more battery capacity
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (9,300 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
  • Has a removable battery
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Is UV resistant
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f is UV resistant, while the average portable speaker is not rated as UV resistant.
  • 7 more EQ presets
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (7 vs 0).
  • Has an equalizer
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports party mode
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
  • 6 newer
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2025 vs 2019).

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Smart features
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80.00 Hz.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 17 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-17 °C vs 0 °C).
  • Worse ingress protection
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
  • 17,600 g heavier
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f is heavier than the average portable speaker (18,400 g vs 800 g).
  • 61.2 cm taller
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f is taller than the average portable speaker (73.6 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 28.2 cm deeper
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f is deeper than the average portable speaker (36.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 17.2 cm wider
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f is wider than the average portable speaker (35.3 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
    What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 17,600 g heavier
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f is heavier than the average portable speaker (18,400 g vs 800 g).
    What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
    When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 1000 g

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f is heavier than the average portable speaker (18,400 g vs 800 g).18400 g vs 800 g
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
    What it is: Shows whether passive radiators are used to reinforce bass output.
    When it matters: When enhanced bass response from a compact enclosure matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80.00 Hz.
    What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <= 60 Hz

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).80.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • 17 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-17 °C vs 0 °C).
    What it is: The lowest ambient temperature recommended for normal operation.
    When it matters: When the speaker must work reliably in colder conditions.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= -10 °C

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-17 °C vs 0 °C).-17 °C vs 0 °C
  • Worse ingress protection
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
    When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: IP67+

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 61.2 cm taller
    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f is taller than the average portable speaker (73.6 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
    When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 20 cm

    Samsung Sound Tower ST50f is taller than the average portable speaker (73.6 cm vs 12.4 cm).73.6 cm vs 12.4 cm
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4.8
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Samsung Sound Tower ST50f?

  • Impressive 240W maximum volume output on AC power that easily fills large rooms or backyards
  • Excellent portability facilitated by built-in wheels and a multi-level telescopic handle
  • Long-lasting battery life offering up to 18 hours of continuous playback
  • Dynamic and customizable visual presentation with five vibrant RGB party light modes
  • Versatile connectivity options including dual microphone inputs, a guitar input, and Bluetooth dual-device multi-connection
  • Solid and durable build quality paired with IPX4 splash resistance for outdoor peace of mind
  • Clear vocals and sharp treble separation even when heavy bass modes are activated

What customers dislike about Samsung Sound Tower ST50f?

  • Significant reduction in audio power output from 240W down to 90W RMS when running strictly on battery power
  • The official companion app frequently experiences connection drops or fails to pair properly with the speaker
  • Sound quality tends to lose balance and can sound cheap or distorted when pushing volumes past 60% to 70%
  • Considerably heavy and bulky body design weighing in at over 18 kilograms
  • Multi-speaker pairing via the app is difficult to set up, and synchronized master volume adjustments do not always register across all linked units
  • Premium launch pricing makes it less competitive compared to rival options from JBL or Sony that offer deeper bass

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05/02/2026
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30/03/2026
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08/05/2026
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15/05/2026
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09/02/2026
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25/09/2023
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