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Soundboks Go Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£530Audio output power:144.00 WBattery life:40 hoursIP rating:IP65Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:9200 g

Soundboks Go 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.

Soundboks Go
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

★Better than 93% 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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Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

â–²Better than 59%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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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Score components

32%

7.5

Audio

20%

9.6

Battery

18%

7.6

Durability

16%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

9.1

Controls

3%

2.7

Design

3%

7.0

Smart features

★Better than 95%
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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Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Soundboks Go

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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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Score components:

32%

7.5

Audio

20%

9.6

Battery

18%

7.6

Durability

16%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

9.1

Controls

3%

2.7

Design

3%

7.0

Smart features

7.6
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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Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
6.7/ 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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Popularity:
Soundboks Go has a popularity score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 68.6% of products in this category.
6.7
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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Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

7.7
Audio output power
144 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 144 W which is higher than that of 94.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
2
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
40 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 40 Hz which is lower than that of 74.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% 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
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 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
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
40 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 40 hours which is longer than that of 99% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
7,800 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 7,800 mAh which is larger than that of 92.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 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
65 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 65 W which is higher than that of 98.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% 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
IP65
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IP65 which provides better ingress protection than 78.4% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 0.9% of portable speakers.
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
yes
This portable speaker resists accidental impacts. 67.3% 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
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
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
9,200 g
This portable speaker weighs 9,200 g which is heavier than that of 95.4% of portable speakers.
Height
31.6 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 31.6 cm which is taller than that of 92% of portable speakers.
Width
?
Depth
26.6 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 26.6 cm which is deeper than that of 94.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap/handle/shoulder
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Companion app name
SOUNDBOKS
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
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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Soundboks Go vs the average portable speaker

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  • 124 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (144 W vs 20 W).
    144 W vs 20 W
  • 28 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (40 hours vs 12 hours).
    40 hours vs 12 hours
  • 29 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (121 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    121 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP65 vs IPX5).
    IP65 vs IPX5
  • 5,200 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (7,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    7,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 22 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (102 dB vs 80 dB).
    102 dB vs 80 dB
  • 55 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (65 W vs 10 W).
    65 W vs 10 W
  • 6 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (6 vs 0).
    6 vs 0
  • 124 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (144 W vs 20 W).
    144 W vs 20 W
  • 29 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (121 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    121 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 22 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (102 dB vs 80 dB).
    102 dB vs 80 dB
  • 20 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (40 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    40 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 37 ms lower audio latency
    This portable speaker has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (48 ms vs 85 ms).
    48 ms vs 85 ms
  • 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.
  • 28 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (40 hours vs 12 hours).
    40 hours vs 12 hours
  • 5,200 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (7,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    7,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 55 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (65 W vs 10 W).
    65 W vs 10 W
  • 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 power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP65 vs IPX5).
    IP65 vs IPX5
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Is UV resistant
    This portable speaker is UV resistant, while the average portable speaker is not rated as UV resistant.
  • 6 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (6 vs 0).
    6 vs 0
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 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 playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 8,400 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (9,200 g vs 800 g).
    9,200 g vs 800 g
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-10 °C vs 0 °C).
    -10 °C vs 0 °C
  • 19.2 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (31.6 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    31.6 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 18.3 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (26.6 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    26.6 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 5.89x more expensive
    Soundboks Go is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£530 vs £90).
    £530 vs £90
  • Does not support auto power-off
    This portable speaker does not support auto power-off, while the average portable speaker supports auto power-off.
    No automatic inactivity-based power-off.
  • 5.89x more expensive
    Soundboks Go is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£530 vs £90).
    £530 vs £90
  • 1.9% 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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    the average portable speaker
    Soundboks Go has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.85 vs 8).
    7.85 vs 8
  • 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.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-10 °C vs 0 °C).
    -10 °C vs 0 °C
  • Does not support auto power-off
    This portable speaker does not support auto power-off, while the average portable speaker supports auto power-off.
    No automatic inactivity-based power-off.
  • 8,400 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (9,200 g vs 800 g).
    9,200 g vs 800 g
  • 19.2 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (31.6 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    31.6 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 18.3 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (26.6 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    26.6 cm vs 8.3 cm

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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 Soundboks Go

  • Incredibly loud volume output reaching up to 121 decibels
  • Excellent battery life of up to 40 hours at mid-volume
  • Removable and hot-swappable battery design
  • Highly rugged construction with IP65 splashproof and dustproof rating
  • Virtually no audio distortion even at maximum volumes
  • TeamUp feature allows wireless linking of up to five speakers with zero latency
  • Companion mobile app provides customizable EQ profiles and firmware updates
  • Significantly more portable and lightweight than the full-sized Soundboks models

What customers don't like about Soundboks Go

  • Lacks deep sub-bass extension and low-end rumble due to its smaller cabinet
  • Charging process via the T-shaped adapter is awkward and multi-stepped
  • Audio quality prioritizes raw power over nuance, resulting in occasional muddy mids
  • Cannot be played past half-volume when plugged directly into wall power
  • Very high price tag compared to other portable Bluetooth speakers
  • Lacks professional inputs like XLR or 1/4-inch jacks, offering only a 3.5mm input
  • Optional carrying shoulder strap must be purchased separately at an extra cost
  • Too large and heavy (around 9.2 kg) for casual everyday portability

Verdict

The Soundboks Go is a rugged, highly portable Bluetooth 5.0 party speaker equipped with dual 72W continuous Class D amplifiers driving a 10-inch woofer and a 1-inch silk dome tweeter, yielding a frequency range of 40Hz to 20kHz. Its main advantages include an exceptionally high maximum output of up to 121 dB, a durable IP65 dust- and splash-proof unibody case, and a swappable 7.8Ah LiFePO4 battery providing up to 40 hours of runtime at mid-volume. However, key drawbacks include its relatively heavy 20-pound weight, premium pricing, narrow directional soundstage, and a lack of professional XLR or 1/4-inch inputs for microphones and instruments.

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