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Skullcandy Terrain Mini Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Audio output power:3.00 WBattery life:14 hoursIP rating:IPX7Bluetooth version:5.3Weight:362 g

Skullcandy Terrain Mini 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.

Skullcandy Terrain Mini
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
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–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 62% of portable speakers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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 50% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 50%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

32%

5.2

Audio

20%

6.7

Battery

18%

6.8

Durability

16%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Controls

3%

9.0

Design

3%

7.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 81%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 77%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Skullcandy Terrain Mini

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

32%

5.2

Audio

20%

6.7

Battery

18%

6.8

Durability

16%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

5.9

Controls

3%

9.0

Design

3%

7.0

Smart features

6.0
User score
User score
8.4/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 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 76% of models
Popularity:
Skullcandy Terrain Mini has a popularity score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 76.1% of products in this category.
7.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
Audio output power
3 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 3 W which is lower than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.8% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
48 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 48 mm which is smaller than that of 56.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.3% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
30 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 30 Hz which is lower than that of 82.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% 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
5.3
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5.3 which is newer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.6% 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
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
14 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 14 hours which is longer than that of 64.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
2,150 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,150 mAh which is smaller than that of 63.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker 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
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
IPX7
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX7 which provides better ingress protection than 47.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 25.2% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% 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
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
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
?
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
362 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 362 g which is lighter than that of 75.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Height
?
Width
8.9 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 8.9 cm which is narrower than that of 81.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Depth
8.89 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 8.89 cm which is deeper than that of 53.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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Companion app name
Skullcandy
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; USB
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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Skullcandy Terrain Mini vs the average portable speaker

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  • 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
  • 30 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (30 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    30 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 5.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 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
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    the average portable speaker
    Skullcandy Terrain Mini has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.43 vs 8).
    8.43 vs 8
  • 30 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (30 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    30 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (14 hours vs 12 hours).
    14 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • 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.
  • 438 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (362 g vs 800 g).
    362 g vs 800 g
  • 9.2 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (8.9 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    8.9 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 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 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 rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 7 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 6 fewer paired devices remembered
    This portable speaker remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (2 vs 8).
    2 vs 8
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 450 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,150 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,150 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 2 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (48 mm vs 50 mm).
    48 mm vs 50 mm
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 7 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 2 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (48 mm vs 50 mm).
    48 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
  • 6 fewer paired devices remembered
    This portable speaker remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (2 vs 8).
    2 vs 8
  • 450 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,150 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,150 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.

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04/10/2023
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28/04/2026
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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 Skullcandy Terrain Mini

  • Highly affordable and offers good overall value for the price.
  • Compact, lightweight, and very easy to transport or carry around.
  • Rugged, durable build quality with an IPX7 waterproof rating.
  • Decent, clear sound quality for its size with prominent bass punch.
  • Long advertised battery life of up to 14 hours at moderate volumes.
  • Features Multi-Link technology to wirelessly sync with up to 99 Skullcandy speakers.
  • Includes a convenient built-in nylon wrist strap for easy carrying.

What customers don't like about Skullcandy Terrain Mini

  • Sound can become shallow and experience distortion at maximum volumes.
  • Lacks an auxiliary (3.5mm) audio jack, limiting it strictly to Bluetooth connections.
  • Battery life drops significantly (down to roughly 8 hours) when played at full volume.
  • Audio performance lacks detailed mid-ranges and leans heavily into a harsh V-shaped sound profile.
  • Does not feature high-end additions like voice assistant integration, a companion app, or low-latency gaming modes.

Verdict

The Skullcandy Terrain Mini is an ultra-portable, 362g wireless speaker measuring 10.41 x 8.89 x 8.89 cm, featuring Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, a 48mm driver, and dual passive radiators. Main pros include its durable IPX7 waterproof rating, a robust 14-hour battery life, and Skullcandy Multi-Link technology that allows wireless synchronization with up to 99 other compatible speakers. However, notable cons include a relatively weak 5-watt maximum output power that lacks a loud top volume, audio that can sound shallow or distorted at high volumes, and a complete absence of a 3.5mm auxiliary audio jack.

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