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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£480
  • Avg. price in US: ~$600
  • Audio output power: 60.00 W
  • Battery life: ?
  • IP rating: IP64
  • Bluetooth version: ?
  • Weight: ?

Soundcast Outcast Jr 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.

6.9

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

7.0

Technical Score

20.0%

6.3

User score

Good
7.0

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

8.5

Audio

20.0%

6.7

Battery

18.0%

6.7

Durability

16.0%

6.2

Connectivity

8.0%

5.3

Controls

3.0%

6.1

Design

3.0%

5.3

Smart features

Very good
6.3

User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.5

User reviews

30.0%

3.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
(14)
amazon
2.2
(3)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Good
  • 6.6
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    8.9

    IP rating

    20.0%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Battery life

  • 7.5
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    8.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 6.8
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    8.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

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Verdict

The Soundcast Outcast Jr is a rugged, weather-resistant portable outdoor speaker measuring approximately 20 inches tall and weighing 16.5 pounds. Driven by a built-in 50-watt digital amplifier and proprietary DSP technology, it delivers 360-degree sound via four 3-inch omnidirectional drivers and a single 6.5-inch downward-firing subwoofer. Main pros include an impressive wireless reception range of up to 350 feet outdoors (150 feet indoors) over an interference-free 2.4GHz network, built-in top-panel playback controls, and a rechargeable battery providing up to 15 hours of runtime alongside versatile 12V and AC power options. On the downside, it requires a separate, proprietary transmitter (such as the iCast or UAT) or an external BlueCast adapter for wireless operation, lacks built-in native Bluetooth out of the box, and features a bulky, heavy design compared to modern compact portable speakers.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Soundcast Outcast Jr

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

8.5

Audio

20.0%

6.7

Battery

18.0%

6.7

Durability

16.0%

6.2

Connectivity

8.0%

5.3

Controls

3.0%

6.1

Design

3.0%

5.3

Smart features

7.0
Soundcast Outcast Jr has a technical score of 7.02 points, which is higher than 62.3% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.5

User reviews

30.0%

3.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
(14)
amazon
2.2
(3)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

6.3
Soundcast Outcast Jr has a user score of 6.27 points, which is lower than 94.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
3.3
Soundcast Outcast Jr has a popularity of 3.3 points, which is lower than 50.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.9

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

7.2
Soundcast Outcast Jr has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.2 points, which is lower than 89.1% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

60.00 W
Soundcast Outcast Jr has an audio output power of 60.00 W which is higher than that of 79.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 60.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

76.00 mm
Soundcast Outcast Jr has a driver unit size of 76.00 mm which is larger than that of 76.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 76.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

5
Soundcast Outcast Jr has 5 drivers, which is more than 93.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 3.1% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 5.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

51.00 Hz
Soundcast Outcast Jr has a lowest frequency of 51.00 Hz which is lower than that of 59.8% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 51.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

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Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

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Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

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Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

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Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Soundcast Outcast Jr does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

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Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

2000 mAh
Soundcast Outcast Jr has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh which is smaller than that of 64.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

7 hours
Soundcast Outcast Jr has a charging time of 7 hours which is longer than that of 98.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

36 W
Soundcast Outcast Jr has a maximum charging input power of 36 W which is higher than that of 92.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Soundcast Outcast Jr has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IP64
Soundcast Outcast Jr has an IP rating of IP64 which provides better ingress protection than 77.2% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 1.1% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Soundcast Outcast Jr is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Soundcast Outcast Jr is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

0 m
Soundcast Outcast Jr is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Soundcast Outcast Jr does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Soundcast Outcast Jr does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Soundcast Outcast Jr does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

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Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

49.5 cm
Soundcast Outcast Jr has a height of 49.5 cm which is taller than that of 95.8% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

26.7 cm
Soundcast Outcast Jr has a width of 26.7 cm which is wider than that of 73.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

26.7 cm
Soundcast Outcast Jr has a depth of 26.7 cm which is deeper than that of 94.4% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

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Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Soundcast Outcast Jr does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

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Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Soundcast Outcast Jr does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Soundcast Outcast Jr does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Soundcast Outcast Jr vs the average portable speaker

  • Better ingress protection
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP64 vs IPX5).
    What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
    When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: IP67+

    Soundcast Outcast Jr has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP64 vs IPX5).IP64 vs IPX5
  • 40 W more audio output power
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 60.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Soundcast Outcast Jr has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20.00 W).60.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 5.
    What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
    When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Soundcast Outcast Jr has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).5 vs 2
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Soundcast Outcast Jr provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
    What it is: Indicates whether sound is spread evenly in all directions.
    When it matters: When even sound coverage around the speaker matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Soundcast Outcast Jr provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 76.00 mm.
    What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
    When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 50 mm

    Soundcast Outcast Jr has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50.00 mm).76.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 12 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (92 dB vs 80 dB).
    Signal-to-noise ratio: 92.00 dB.
    What it is: The ratio between the wanted audio signal and background noise.
    When it matters: When cleaner audio with less background noise matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 80 dB

    Soundcast Outcast Jr has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (92 dB vs 80 dB).92.00 dB vs 80 dB
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Soundcast Outcast Jr includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated low-frequency driver is included.
    When it matters: When stronger low-frequency output matters without adding separate equipment.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Soundcast Outcast Jr includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • 26 W higher charging input power
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (36 W vs 10 W).
    What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
    When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Soundcast Outcast Jr has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (36 W vs 10 W).36 W vs 10 W
  • 40 W more audio output power
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20.00 W).
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Soundcast Outcast Jr provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • 12 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (92 dB vs 80 dB).
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Soundcast Outcast Jr includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 0.9 % lower total harmonic distortion
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has lower total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (0.1% vs 1%).
  • 64 mm larger built-in subwoofer
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has a larger built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (165 mm vs 101 mm).
  • 9 Hz deeper bass extension
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (51 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • 21 ms lower audio latency
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (64 ms vs 85 ms).
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    Soundcast Outcast Jr supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 26 W higher charging input power
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (36 W vs 10 W).
  • Supports wireless charging
    Soundcast Outcast Jr supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • Has a removable battery
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Soundcast Outcast Jr includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Better ingress protection
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP64 vs IPX5).
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    Soundcast Outcast Jr claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • Is UV resistant
    Soundcast Outcast Jr is UV resistant, while the average portable speaker is not rated as UV resistant.

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  • 1 fewer microphones
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Soundcast Outcast Jr does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Physical USB ports: 0.
  • 4 hours longer charging time
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (7 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 600 mAh less battery capacity
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Is not water resistant
    Soundcast Outcast Jr is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Soundcast Outcast Jr does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 37.1 cm taller
    Soundcast Outcast Jr is taller than the average portable speaker (49.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 18.4 cm deeper
    Soundcast Outcast Jr is deeper than the average portable speaker (26.7 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 8.6 cm wider
    Soundcast Outcast Jr is wider than the average portable speaker (26.7 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 10 older
    Soundcast Outcast Jr was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2009 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2009.
  • Is not water resistant
    Soundcast Outcast Jr is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
    What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Soundcast Outcast Jr is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 4 hours longer charging time
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (7 hours vs 3 hours).
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
    When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <= 4 h

    Soundcast Outcast Jr has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (7 hours vs 3 hours).7 hours vs 3 hours
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Soundcast Outcast Jr has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Soundcast Outcast Jr does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
    What it is: Shows whether passive radiators are used to reinforce bass output.
    When it matters: When enhanced bass response from a compact enclosure matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Soundcast Outcast Jr does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 600 mAh less battery capacity
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    Soundcast Outcast Jr has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).2000 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    Soundcast Outcast Jr has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Physical USB ports: 0.
    What it is: The number of USB ports available on the speaker.
    When it matters: When several wired accessories or storage devices need USB connections.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Soundcast Outcast Jr has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 37.1 cm taller
    Soundcast Outcast Jr is taller than the average portable speaker (49.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
    When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 20 cm

    Soundcast Outcast Jr is taller than the average portable speaker (49.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).49.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Soundcast Outcast Jr does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
    What it is: Indicates whether spoken status messages are used for user feedback.
    When it matters: When spoken feedback for pairing, battery, or operating status is useful.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Soundcast Outcast Jr does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
14 Reviews
amazon
2.2
3 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Soundcast Outcast Jr?

  • Powerful 360-degree omni-directional sound with clear audio distribution
  • Deep and impactful bass due to the built-in downward-firing subwoofer
  • Excellent long-range wireless connectivity reaching up to 200–350 feet
  • Rugged, weather-resistant build suitable for outdoor environments like pools and yards
  • Highly reliable battery life offering long playback times on a single charge
  • Convenient top carry handle making it highly portable despite its dimensions

What customers dislike about Soundcast Outcast Jr?

  • High price point makes it an expensive audio solution
  • Relatively large and heavy unit compared to modern ultra-compact Bluetooth speakers
  • Nondescript design resembling a household item like a utility canister or pedal bin
  • Older units require specific external docks or Bluetooth adapters for direct mobile pairing
  • Occasional customer service delays or quality control reports regarding intermittent power switches

Expert reviews

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theregister.com
31/08/2009
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Soundcast Outcast Junior
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tailgatingideas.com
20/12/2012
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OutCast Jr Wireless Speaker Review | Tailgating Ideas
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theregister.com
31/08/2009
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Soundcast Outcast Junior - The Register
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tonepublications.com
N/A
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SoundCast OutCast Portable Indoor/Outdoor Speaker System
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tailgatingideas.com
20/12/2012
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OutCast Jr Wireless Speaker Review | Tailgating Ideas
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lydogbilde.no
16/06/2013
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REVIEW: Soundcast Outcast (including Jr comparison)
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