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Solis So 7000 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250Audio output power:100.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:4500 g

Solis So 7000 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.

7.0/10

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
▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▲Better than 67% 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
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

▲Better than 50%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

32%

8.2

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

5.7

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Controls

3%

5.6

Design

3%

6.2

Smart features

▲Better than 75%
?

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
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £250
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Solis So 7000

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components:

32%

8.2

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

5.7

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Controls

3%

5.6

Design

3%

6.2

Smart features

7.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Solis So 7000 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 59.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.6
Audio output power
100 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 100 W which is higher than that of 88.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.1% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
5
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 5 drivers, which is more than 93.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 3.1% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
?
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
?
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
4,500 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 4,500 g which is heavier than that of 87.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
20.07 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 20.07 cm which is taller than that of 77.3% of portable speakers.
Width
?
Depth
20.07 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 20.07 cm which is deeper than that of 90.8% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
Google Home
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Solis So 7000 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 80 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20 W).
    100 W vs 20 W
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    This portable speaker has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 80 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20 W).
    100 W vs 20 W
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
    5 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.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 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.
  • 32 mm larger built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a larger built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (133 mm vs 101 mm).
    133 mm vs 101 mm
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    This portable speaker has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • Has a TOSLINK optical input
    This portable speaker has a TOSLINK optical input, while the average portable speaker does not have a TOSLINK optical input.
    Has a physical TOSLINK optical audio input.
  • Wi-Fi standard detailed
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), while the average portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 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 firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 3,700 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (4,500 g vs 800 g).
    4,500 g vs 800 g
  • 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
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 4.21x less popular
    Solis So 7000 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 2.78x more expensive
    Solis So 7000 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£250 vs £90).
    £250 vs £90
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 3,700 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (4,500 g vs 800 g).
    4,500 g vs 800 g
  • 11.77 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (20.1 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    20.07 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 7.67 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (20.1 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    20.07 cm vs 12.4 cm

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techaeris.com
05/03/2018
Summary of the review
SōLIS SO-7000 review: Powerful sounding speaker with Chromecast
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the-gadgeteer.com
03/03/2018
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Sōlis SO-3000Go to product viewer dialogue for this item., SO-6000 and SO-7000 Chromecast and Bluetooth speaker review
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androidpolice.com
28/05/2018
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SōLIS SO-7000 review: One of the best Chromecast speakers around
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themasterswitch.com
31/05/2018
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Review: Solis SO-7000 | The Master Switch
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soundguys.com
13/07/2018
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Solis SO-7000 review: It's cool to be a cube techaeris.com
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soundguys.com
13/07/2018
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Solis SO-7000 review: It's cool to be a cube
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androidpolice.com
28/05/2018
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SōLIS SO-7000 review: One of the best Chromecast speakers
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themasterswitch.com
31/05/2018
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techaeris.com
05/03/2018
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Solis So 7000

  • Powerful 360-degree sound signature capable of easily filling large rooms
  • Deep, punchy bass response driven by a dedicated 5.25-inch subwoofer
  • Built-in Google Chromecast support for high-resolution Wi-Fi audio and multi-room playback
  • Sleek and minimalist mid-century modern cube design with solid build quality
  • Clear, crisp high frequencies and well-balanced vocal reproduction

What customers don't like about Solis So 7000

  • Completely lacks portability despite being classified as a portable speaker by some users, as it has no internal battery and requires being permanently plugged into a wall outlet
  • Incredibly spotty and unreliable Bluetooth connectivity according to multiple testers
  • No integrated microphone, meaning it cannot accept direct Google Assistant voice commands natively
  • Struggles with low-mid frequency separation, occasionally resulting in muddy audio for tracks with heavy acoustic guitar or low vocals
  • Glossy piano black accents on the exterior tend to quickly attract dust and fingerprints

Verdict

The SōLIS SO-7000 is a cube-shaped wireless smart speaker featuring a 5-speaker layout that includes four 2-inch full-range drivers and one 5.25-inch subwoofer to produce 360-degree room-filling audio, generating a total power output of 100W RMS (2 x 25W for the drivers plus 50W for the subwoofer). Main characteristics and pros include built-in Chromecast, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), and Bluetooth connectivity for effortless multi-room streaming, alongside Hi-Res audio compatibility, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and a solid wooden cabinet design. However, its notable cons include a complete lack of a built-in battery—requiring a bulky, two-piece 120V AC power adapter that limits actual portability—no integrated microphone for direct voice assistant commands, and an outdated Bluetooth 2.0 version.

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