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Scosche Boombottle mm Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Audio output power:12.00 WBattery life:12 hoursIP rating:IP67Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:567 g

Scosche Boombottle mm 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.

Scosche Boombottle mm
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–²Better than 68% of portable speakers
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 76%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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 65% of models
Score components

32%

5.9

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

9.3

Durability

16%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Controls

3%

8.8

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

â–²Better than 65%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 77%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Scosche Boombottle mm

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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 65% of models
Score components:

32%

5.9

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

9.3

Durability

16%

6.3

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Controls

3%

8.8

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

6.8
User score
User score
7.7/ 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 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 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–² Better than 63% of models
Popularity:
Scosche Boombottle mm has a popularity score of 6 points, which is higher than 62.9% of products in this category.
6.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 76% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.9
Audio output power
12 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 12 W which is lower than that of 62.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
45 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 45 mm which is smaller than that of 60.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.6% 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
80 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 80 Hz which is higher than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.4% 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
4.2
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
30 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 30 m which is longer than that of 85.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP
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
4,000 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is larger than that of 70.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.9% 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
10 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 10 W which is higher than that of 44.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 26.1% 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
IP67
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IP67 which provides better ingress protection than 80% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 19.1% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% 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
1 m
Market range: <0 m – >1 m
This portable speaker has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
rear
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
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
567 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 567 g which is lighter than that of 61.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Height
18.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 18.5 cm which is taller than that of 71.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Width
7.2 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 7.2 cm which is narrower than that of 92.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Depth
7.2 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 7.2 cm which is shallower than that of 60.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap/handle
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% 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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Scosche Boombottle mm vs the average portable speaker

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  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    IP67 vs IPX5
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    30 m vs 10 m
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 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 wireless charging
    This portable speaker supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • 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.
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • 1,400 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    4,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    30 m vs 10 m
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This portable speaker supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • 1,400 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    4,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    IP67 vs IPX5
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • 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.
  • 2 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • 10.9 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    7.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 233 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (567 g vs 800 g).
    567 g vs 800 g
  • 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.
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 8 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (12 W vs 20 W).
    12 W vs 20 W
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 5 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (45 mm vs 50 mm).
    45 mm vs 50 mm
  • 6.1 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (18.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    18.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 4% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    Scosche Boombottle mm
    the average portable speaker
    Scosche Boombottle mm has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.69 vs 8).
    7.69 vs 8
  • 4% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Scosche Boombottle mm
    the average portable speaker
    Scosche Boombottle mm has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.69 vs 8).
    7.69 vs 8
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 8 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (12 W vs 20 W).
    12 W vs 20 W
  • 5 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (45 mm vs 50 mm).
    45 mm vs 50 mm
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 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.
  • 6.1 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (18.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    18.5 cm vs 12.4 cm

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

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pcmag.com
26/06/2018
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uk.pcmag.com
26/06/2018
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au.pcmag.com
27/06/2018
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geardiary.com
09/07/2018
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Scosche BoomBottle MM Is Great for a Summer Full of Music Fun
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the-gadgeteer.com
03/11/2018
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Scosche Boombottle MM Bluetooth speaker review - The Gadgeteer
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techaeris.com
07/04/2019
Summary of the review
Scosche BoomBottle MM review: A loud, rugged Bluetooth speaker with a few tricks
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smartertravel.com
02/05/2019
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SCOSCHE BoomBottle Review: A Powerful Waterproof Travel Speaker SmarterTravel
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the-other-view.com
30/03/2022
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ilounge.com
16/05/2021
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pcmag.com
26/06/2018
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techaeris.com
07/04/2019
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Scosche BoomBottle MM review: A loud, rugged Bluetooth speaker with a few tricks
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the-gadgeteer.com
03/11/2018
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ilounge.com
16/05/2021
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Scosche Boombottle mm

  • Rugged and durable build quality that stands up to heavy handling.
  • Certified IP67 dustproof and waterproof rating allowing it to be safely submerged.
  • Clever magnetic mounting system that secures the speaker to metal surfaces and holds a phone on top.
  • Unique bottle-shaped design that conveniently fits into bicycle water bottle cages and car cup holders.
  • Delivers crisp, clean, and surprisingly loud audio with balanced mids and highs for its size.
  • Equipped with functional outdoor extras like a built-in bottle opener and an integrated carabiner loop.
  • Supports dual stereo pairing to wirelessly link two units together for an expanded soundstage.

What customers don't like about Scosche Boombottle mm

  • Prone to noticeable audio distortion when playing deep, sub-bass tracks at maximum volume.
  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) aggressively limits dynamic range at high listening levels.
  • Weaker low-frequency response that can leave bass-heavy genres sounding thin.
  • The upper magnetic phone mount requires sticking a permanent metal plate to your phone or case for a secure hold.
  • Inconsistent real-world battery life under heavy usage compared to the manufacturer's 12-hour claim.

Verdict

The Scosche BoomBottle MM is a cylindrical, rugged Bluetooth 4.2 portable speaker offering 12 watts of total power output driven by dual 45mm full-range drivers and two passive subwoofers across an 80 Hz to 18 kHz frequency range. Main characteristics include an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, a bottle-shaped frame designed to fit cup holders, an integrated bottle opener, and a 4,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivering up to 12 hours of runtime. Its defining pros are the built-in MagicMount magnetic top and bottom systems for mounting the speaker to metal surfaces while simultaneously snapping a phone to its slanted top, alongside versatile features like dual stereo pairing, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and hands-free speakerphone calling. However, its primary cons include a tendency to distort on deep bass at maximum volumes, digital signal processing (DSP) that limits audio dynamics, and a lack of true sub-bass reproduction despite the passive subwoofers.

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