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Sony Ericsson MS430 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Audio output power:2.00 WBattery life:12 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:67 g

Sony Ericsson MS430 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.

Sony Ericsson MS430
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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 69% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

7.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of portable speakers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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 60% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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 70% of models
Score components

32%

6.1

Audio

20%

6.2

Battery

18%

7.8

Durability

16%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Controls

3%

9.6

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 70%
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 90%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Sony Ericsson MS430

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

32%

6.1

Audio

20%

6.2

Battery

18%

7.8

Durability

16%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Controls

3%

9.6

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.2
User score
User score
7.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.0
Popularity
Popularity
5.2/ 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 57% of models
Popularity:
Sony Ericsson MS430 has a popularity score of 5.2 points, which is higher than 56.7% of products in this category.
5.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
Audio output power
2 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 2 W which is lower than that of 98.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.3% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
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
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio. 94.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
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
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
?
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.
Uses replaceable disposable batteries rather than a built-in rechargeable battery.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
?
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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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
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
?
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Weight
67 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 67 g which is lighter than that of 99.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
3.1 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 3.1 cm which is shorter than that of 99.1% of portable speakers.
Width
3.1 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 3.1 cm which is narrower than that of 100% of portable speakers.
Depth
3.1 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 3.1 cm which is shallower than that of 97.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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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.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Sony Ericsson MS430 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • 733 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (67 g vs 800 g).
    67 g vs 800 g
  • 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.
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 15 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (3.1 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    3.1 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 9.3 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (3.1 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    3.1 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 5.2 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (3.1 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    3.1 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Sony Ericsson MS430 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Sony Ericsson MS430 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 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 a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 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.
  • 733 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (67 g vs 800 g).
    67 g vs 800 g
  • 15 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (3.1 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    3.1 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 9.3 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (3.1 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    3.1 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 5.2 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (3.1 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    3.1 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 18 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (2 W vs 20 W).
    2 W vs 20 W
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 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.
  • Does not support Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • 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.
    Uses replaceable disposable batteries rather than a built-in rechargeable 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.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 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.
    Shows charging or power status only, not the remaining battery level.
  • 13.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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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    Sony Ericsson MS430
    the average portable speaker
    Sony Ericsson MS430 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.03 vs 8).
    7.03 vs 8
  • 18 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (2 W vs 20 W).
    2 W vs 20 W
  • 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 support Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports 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.
    Uses replaceable disposable batteries rather than a built-in rechargeable 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.
    Shows charging or power status only, not the remaining battery level.
  • 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 stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 8 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2011 vs 2019).
    2011 vs 2019

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

What customers like about Sony Ericsson MS430

  • Extremely compact and lightweight cylindrical design, making it highly portable and pocket-friendly.
  • Clever, mess-free integrated 3.5mm connector that eliminates the need for separate cables.
  • Functions effectively as a hands-free viewing stand for attached mobile devices.
  • Sturdy and premium solid aluminum build quality.
  • Convenient plug-and-play operation with no physical power button required, automatically activating upon receiving an audio signal.

What customers don't like about Sony Ericsson MS430

  • Maximum volume output is not exceptionally high (2 x 1W power output).
  • Requires three external AAA batteries rather than utilizing a modern built-in rechargeable internal battery.
  • Lacks integrated physical control panels or volume adjustment buttons directly on the speaker chassis.
  • Does not support wireless or Bluetooth connectivity, relying strictly on a physical auxiliary jack connection.
  • Mixed feedback regarding battery life performance depending on the volume level used.

Verdict

The Sony Ericsson MS430 is a compact, ultra-portable cylindrical speaker designed to plug directly into a device's 3.5mm audio jack, doubling as an impromptu media stand for hands-free viewing. Measuring 110 x 31mm and weighing just 67 grams, this award-winning brushed aluminum device operates cord-free on 3 AAA batteries to deliver up to 12 hours of audio playback, automatically powering on when it detects an audio signal. Its main advantages include premium aluminum build quality, excellent pocket portability, a practical cable-free design, and universal hardware compatibility. However, the speaker lacks modern wireless Bluetooth connectivity, has no manual physical power or volume buttons, and relies strictly on replacing AAA batteries rather than utilizing a rechargeable internal battery.

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