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Sony SRS-BTV5 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Audio output power:1.20 WBattery life:5 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:3.0Weight:135 g

Sony SRS-BTV5 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.

5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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 99% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of portable speakers
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 97%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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 98% of models
Score components

32%

5.7

Audio

20%

4.0

Battery

18%

6.1

Durability

16%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

4.7

Controls

3%

9.9

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 98%
?

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £35
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Sony SRS-BTV5

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

32%

5.7

Audio

20%

4.0

Battery

18%

6.1

Durability

16%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

4.7

Controls

3%

9.9

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

5.4
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sony SRS-BTV5 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
6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.8
Audio output power
1.2 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 1.2 W which is lower than that of 100% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
34 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 34 mm which is smaller than that of 96.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% 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
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
3
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 3 which is older than that of 85.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% 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
5 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 5 hours which is shorter than that of 91.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 5.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
380 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 380 mAh which is smaller than that of 99.5% 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
1 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 1 W which is lower than that of 99.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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
?
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
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
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
side; bottom
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
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
135 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 135 g which is lighter than that of 96.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
6.76 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 6.76 cm which is shorter than that of 82.7% of portable speakers.
Width
6.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 6.5 cm which is narrower than that of 95.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
6.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 6.5 cm which is shallower than that of 68.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.4% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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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
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% 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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Sony SRS-BTV5 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 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 a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 665 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (135 g vs 800 g).
    135 g vs 800 g
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 50 Hz deeper microphone bass response
    This portable speaker has deeper microphone bass response than the average portable speaker (50 Hz vs 100 Hz).
    50 Hz vs 100 Hz
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Sony SRS-BTV5 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 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 a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 50 Hz deeper microphone bass response
    This portable speaker has deeper microphone bass response than the average portable speaker (50 Hz vs 100 Hz).
    50 Hz vs 100 Hz
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 665 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (135 g vs 800 g).
    135 g vs 800 g
  • 11.6 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (6.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    6.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 5.64 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (6.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    6.76 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    5 hours vs 12 hours
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 2,220 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (380 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    380 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 18.8 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (1.2 W vs 20 W).
    1.2 W vs 20 W
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % vs 1 %
  • 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.
  • 16 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (34 mm vs 50 mm).
    34 mm vs 50 mm
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 11.7% worse value for money
    Sony SRS-BTV5 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.76 vs 7.5).
    6.76 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Sony SRS-BTV5 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 18.8 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (1.2 W vs 20 W).
    1.2 W vs 20 W
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % vs 1 %
  • 16 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (34 mm vs 50 mm).
    34 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 4 fewer paired devices remembered
    This portable speaker remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (4 vs 8).
    4 vs 8
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    5 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2,220 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (380 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    380 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 9 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (1 W vs 10 W).
    1 W vs 10 W
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 7 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    2012 vs 2019

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony SRS-BTV5

  • Extremely compact and lightweight egg-shaped design
  • Convenient one-touch Bluetooth pairing via NFC
  • Includes a helpful protective carrying pouch
  • Built-in microphone allows for hands-free speakerphone calls
  • Good build quality with a polished, high-end feel
  • Features 360-degree circle sound projection
  • Includes a 3.5mm auxiliary input for wired audio connections

What customers don't like about Sony SRS-BTV5

  • Weak and lightweight bass response that distorts easily at high volumes
  • Overall low power output (1.2W) and lacks room-filling volume
  • Sound can be thin and tinny in the treble range
  • Speakerphone performance is relatively quiet and weak for the recipient
  • NFC pairing can occasionally be inconsistent or problematic depending on the device
  • No physical on-device track navigation buttons to skip or pause music
  • Not waterproof or dust resistant

Verdict

The Sony SRS-BTV5 is an ultra-portable, egg-shaped wireless speaker weighing approximately 130 grams and delivering 1.2 watts of power through a single 34mm driver unit. Key characteristics include 360-degree Circle Sound technology, Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, one-touch NFC pairing, a built-in microphone for hands-free speakerphone calls, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery providing up to 4 to 5 hours of playback. Main pros are its exceptionally compact, lightweight design, convenient tap-to-pair NFC functionality, and crisp mid-to-high vocal clarity for its size. However, main cons include a weak bass response due to the lack of a passive radiator, relatively low maximum volume, and an older Bluetooth specification with a short 4-hour battery endurance.

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