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Sharp GX-BT480 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ110Audio output power:40.00 WBattery life:20 hoursIP rating:IP54Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:2050 g

Sharp GX-BT480 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.

7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 83% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–˛Better than 83% of portable speakers
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 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–˛ Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–˛Better than 86%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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–˛ Better than 89% of models
Score components

32%

7.9

Audio

20%

8.7

Battery

18%

6.9

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

7.3

Controls

3%

6.9

Design

3%

5.0

Smart features

â–˛Better than 89%
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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    N/A~ ÂŁ110
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Ranked #803 of 1,316 models in Portable Speakers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Sharp GX-BT480

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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–˛ Better than 89% of models
Score components:

32%

7.9

Audio

20%

8.7

Battery

18%

6.9

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

7.3

Controls

3%

6.9

Design

3%

5.0

Smart features

7.3
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–Ľ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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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–Ľ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sharp GX-BT480 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
8.1/ 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–˛ Better than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

8.1
Audio output power
40 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 40 W which is higher than that of 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.7% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
64 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 64 Hz which is higher than that of 57.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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
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
?
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
20 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 20 hours which is longer than that of 80.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
10,400 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 10,400 mAh which is larger than that of 97.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% 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
15 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 15 W which is higher than that of 73.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.5% 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
IP54
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IP54 which provides better ingress protection than 73.8% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 1.4% 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
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native 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
?
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
2050 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 2050 g which is heavier than that of 72.7% of portable speakers.
Height
15.3 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 15.3 cm which is taller than that of 60% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Width
30.4 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 30.4 cm which is wider than that of 81.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
15 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 15 cm which is deeper than that of 79.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
?
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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.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Sharp GX-BT480 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 7,800 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (10,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    10,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP54 vs IPX5).
    IP54 vs IPX5
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 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 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.
  • 8 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (100 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    100 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 7.4% better value for money
    Sharp GX-BT480 offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.11 vs 7.5).
    8.11 vs 7.55
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 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 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.
  • 8 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (100 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    100 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 20 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (40 W vs 20 W).
    40 W vs 20 W
  • Has an external memory card slot
    This portable speaker has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
    Has a removable memory-card slot for playback.
  • 7,800 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (10,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    10,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 5 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 10 W).
    15 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.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP54 vs IPX5).
    IP54 vs IPX5
  • 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.
  • 3 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1,250 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2050 g vs 800 g).
    2,050 g vs 800 g
  • 12.3 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (30.4 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    30.4 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 6.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (15 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    15 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 4.21x less popular
    Sharp GX-BT480 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 4 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (64 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    64 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 4.21x less popular
    Sharp GX-BT480 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 4 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (64 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    64 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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 °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
  • 1,250 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2050 g vs 800 g).
    2,050 g vs 800 g
  • 12.3 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (30.4 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    30.4 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 6.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (15 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    15 cm vs 8.3 cm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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techradar.com
18/07/2019
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stereoguide.com
12/12/2021
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Sharp GX-BT480 review - STEREO GUIDE
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areadvd.de
08/03/2019
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REVIEW: Sharp GX-BT480 Bluetooth Speaker - A Powerful Package for a Street Price of Around €130?
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allround-pc.com
10/04/2019
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pcwelt.de
26/06/2019
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Review: Sharp GX-BT480 - Stylish Bluetooth Speaker
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audiovision.de
13/02/2020
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stereoguide.de
01/10/2021
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smartworld.it
14/11/2019
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macitynet.it
01/06/2019
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Sharp GX-BT480 review: The "monster" Bluetooth speaker
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sharp GX-BT480

  • High volume output reaching up to 100dB SPL
  • Long-lasting battery life providing up to 20 hours of playback
  • Rugged and sturdy build quality with IP54/IP56 splashproof and dustproof protection
  • Multiple connectivity options including Bluetooth, 3.5mm AUX input, and a MicroSD card slot
  • Convenient physical buttons and an included shoulder carrying strap for transport
  • Three built-in equalizer modes (Standard, Bass Boost, Movie) to tweak the sound profile

What customers don't like about Sharp GX-BT480

  • Bass can sound generic or lack depth, occasionally distorting at higher volumes
  • Bulky and significantly heavy body, which limits overall portability
  • Relies on an outdated Micro-USB charging port rather than USB-C
  • Uses older Bluetooth 4.2 technology instead of modern standards
  • Button markings on the device can be difficult to read clearly

Verdict

The Sharp GX-BT480 is a rugged, IP54 splash-proof portable Bluetooth 4.2 stereo speaker delivering a powerful 40W RMS output and a maximum sound pressure level of 100 dB through a system of two 76mm woofers, two 35mm tweeters, and two passive radiators. Its main advantages include a massive 10,400 mAh battery that provides up to 20 hours of playtime, versatile connectivity options including a 3.5mm AUX input and MicroSD card slot, one-touch access to voice assistants like Siri or Google Assistant, and three distinct equalizer modes including a dedicated bass boost. On the downside, the speaker is notably bulky and heavy at approximately 2.15 kg, relies on an older micro-USB charging port rather than USB-C, lacks an integrated display or clear button labeling, and is prone to audio distortion when the bass boost is activated at higher volumes.

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