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Sound2Go Bigbass Universe Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Audio output power:3.00 WBattery life:8 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:3.0Weight:220 g

Sound2Go Bigbass Universe 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.

6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 52% of portable speakers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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 59% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 59%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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 60% of models
Score components

32%

6.4

Audio

20%

4.7

Battery

18%

7.6

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Controls

3%

10

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 60%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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 75% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 75%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Sound2Go Bigbass Universe

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

32%

6.4

Audio

20%

4.7

Battery

18%

7.6

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Controls

3%

10

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

6.4
User score
User score
7.8/ 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 75% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
2.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Popularity:
Sound2Go Bigbass Universe has a popularity score of 2.7 points, which is lower than 56.4% of products in this category.
2.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.7
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
?
Number of drivers
?
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
80 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 80 Hz which is higher than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.4% 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
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
?
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
8 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 8 hours which is shorter than that of 68.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.6% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
450 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 450 mAh which is smaller than that of 98.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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
?
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
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
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
220 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 220 g which is lighter than that of 88.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Height
4.4 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 4.4 cm which is shorter than that of 95.6% of portable speakers.
Width
8 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 8 cm which is narrower than that of 87.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Depth
4.4 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 4.4 cm which is shallower than that of 89.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
?
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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Sound2Go Bigbass Universe vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 15 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (95 dB vs 80 dB).
    95 dB vs 80 dB
  • 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.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 580 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (220 g vs 800 g).
    220 g vs 800 g
  • 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.
  • 8 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (4.4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    4.4 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 10.1 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    8 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 15 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (95 dB vs 80 dB).
    95 dB vs 80 dB
  • 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.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 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.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 580 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (220 g vs 800 g).
    220 g vs 800 g
  • 8 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (4.4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    4.4 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 10.1 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    8 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.
  • 3.9 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4.4 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4.4 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 2,150 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (450 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    450 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 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 True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 2.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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
    Sound2Go Bigbass Universe
    the average portable speaker
    Sound2Go Bigbass Universe has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.8 vs 8).
    7.8 vs 8
  • 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
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 2,150 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (450 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    450 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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 True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 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.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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01/04/2014
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01/04/2014
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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 Sound2Go Bigbass Universe

  • High audio clarity with a powerful bass response
  • Versatile standalone playback via a built-in Micro SD card slot
  • Multiple connectivity options including Bluetooth, NFC pairing, and an AUX input
  • Excellent value for money and highly competitive pricing
  • Highly portable, lightweight design weighing only 210-220 grams
  • Includes a convenient, high-quality protective travel bag
  • Splash-proof and water-resistant construction suitable for outdoor use
  • Long-lasting battery capacity providing reliable playtime

What customers don't like about Sound2Go Bigbass Universe

  • Lacks a dedicated physical battery level indicator
  • Relies on an older Bluetooth version (Bluetooth 3.0), resulting in a shorter wireless range compared to modern standards
  • Lacks advanced pairing capabilities for true wireless stereo (TWS) multi-speaker setups
  • No modern USB Type-C port on the standard Universe model (uses a standard USB/Micro-USB charging system)

Verdict

The Sound2Go BigBass Universe is a compact, cylindrical mono portable speaker measuring 80 x 80 x 44 mm and weighing 290 grams, designed with a splash-proof metal enclosure and a 3W RMS dynamic driver. Its main characteristics include robust, highly versatile audio sourcing through Bluetooth 3.0, NFC quick-pairing, an integrated MicroSD card reader, a USB-A port, and a 3.5mm AUX input, alongside a built-in microphone for hands-free calling. Pros of this speaker include its patented LabyrinthX technology for distortion-free playback at high volumes, a strong 95 dB signal-to-noise ratio, an operating battery life of up to 10 to 15 hours from its 1000 mAh LiPo battery, and the ability to serve as a Bluetooth receiver adapter for stationary Hi-Fi systems via line-out. However, its main cons include a dated Bluetooth 3.0 standard that limits wireless range to 10 meters, a lack of physical battery level indicators, a restricted low-frequency range that starts only at 80 Hz, and a lack of true stereo pairing support due to its 1.0-channel single-driver setup.

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