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TCL TP300k Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Audio output power:170.00 WBattery life:18 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:5.4Weight:15600 g

TCL TP300k 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.

7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 74% 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%

7.1

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

32%

7.9

Audio

20%

7.8

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

7.1

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Controls

3%

1.4

Design

3%

5.4

Smart features

â–²Better than 81%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £400
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker TCL TP300k

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

32%

7.9

Audio

20%

7.8

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

7.1

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Controls

3%

1.4

Design

3%

5.4

Smart features

7.1
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:
TCL TP300k 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
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%

7.1

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.5
Audio output power
170 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 170 W which is higher than that of 96.3% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
38 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 38 Hz which is lower than that of 79.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% 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
5.4
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5.4 which is newer than that of 96.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
20 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 20 m which is longer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% 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
18 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 18 hours which is longer than that of 77.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.5% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
3.5 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3.5 hours which is longer than that of 64.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.3% 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
IPX4
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% of portable speakers.
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
?
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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
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
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
15,600 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 15,600 g which is heavier than that of 98.2% of portable speakers.
Height
65.23 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 65.23 cm which is taller than that of 97.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
37.15 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 37.15 cm which is wider than that of 90.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
35.75 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 35.75 cm which is deeper than that of 98.2% 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
?
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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TCL TP300k vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 150 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (170 W vs 20 W).
    170 W vs 20 W
  • 28 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (120 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    120 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).
    20 m vs 10 m
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).
    18 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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.
  • 22 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (38 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    38 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 150 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (170 W vs 20 W).
    170 W vs 20 W
  • 28 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (120 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    120 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 22 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (38 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    38 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).
    20 m vs 10 m
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Auracast
    This portable speaker supports Auracast, while the average portable speaker does not support Auracast.
  • 0.4 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.4 vs 5).
    5.4 vs 5
  • Has a microphone input
    This portable speaker has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
    Has a physical external microphone input.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).
    18 hours vs 12 hours
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 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 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.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 6 newer
    This portable speaker was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2025 vs 2019).
    2025 vs 2019
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 14,800 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (15,600 g vs 800 g).
    15,600 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.
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 52.83 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (65.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    65.23 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (3.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    3.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • 27.45 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (35.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    35.75 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 19.05 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (37.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    37.15 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.44x more expensive
    TCL TP300k is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 4.21x less popular
    TCL TP300k is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (3.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    3.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 14,800 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (15,600 g vs 800 g).
    15,600 g vs 800 g
  • 52.83 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (65.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    65.23 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 27.45 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (35.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    35.75 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 19.05 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (37.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    37.15 cm vs 18.1 cm

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What customers like about TCL TP300k

  • Excellent sound clarity and high audio fidelity
  • Massive volume and powerful 340W output that does not distort at high levels
  • Deep, thumping bass enhanced by dual 8-inch woofers and a dedicated bass boost
  • Long-lasting rechargeable battery offering up to 18 hours of playtime
  • Vibrant visual experience with 8 customizable RGB dynamic light shows
  • Versatile placement options supporting both vertical and horizontal use
  • Great connectivity features including fast Bluetooth 5.4 pairing and stereo linking
  • Convenient input options for karaoke with dedicated microphone and guitar ports
  • Durable build quality with an IPX4 splash-proof rating for outdoor use

What customers don't like about TCL TP300k

  • Large, hefty size makes it less portable than standard compact Bluetooth speakers
  • Wi-Fi features and legacy app compatibility are difficult to use or obsolete
  • Sound profile leans heavily toward party/bass use, lacks extreme sub-bass depth found in some competitor tiers
  • Requires a considerable amount of physical space due to its sound tower design

Verdict

The TCL TP300K is a powerful, portable bluetooth party speaker delivering up to 340W of maximum audio output power through its dual 8-inch woofers, which feature a low-frequency extension down to 38Hz and a distortion rate of less than 1%. Its standout pros include a robust 18-hour rechargeable lithium-ion battery life, Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, dedicated microphone and guitar inputs for karaoke mode, and an IPX4 splash-proof rating alongside 8 preset RGB dynamic light shows that elevate the entertainment atmosphere. However, on the downside, the speaker is quite heavy and bulky for casual transit at approximately 34.4 pounds, lacks voice command functionality, does not support NFC fast pairing, and cannot be used as a power bank to charge external devices.

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