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Tecno Square S1 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Audio output power:35.00 WBattery life:8 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:280 g

Tecno Square S1 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.

5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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 94% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 94% of portable speakers
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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 90% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 90%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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 88% of models
Score components

32%

6.2

Audio

20%

4.9

Battery

18%

6.2

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

5.3

Controls

3%

9.6

Design

3%

4.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 88%
?

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%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £35
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Tecno Square S1

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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 88% of models
Score components:

32%

6.2

Audio

20%

4.9

Battery

18%

6.2

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

5.3

Controls

3%

9.6

Design

3%

4.9

Smart features

5.8
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:
Tecno Square S1 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
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
Audio output power
35 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 35 W which is higher than that of 69% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
52 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 52 mm which is larger than that of 55.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
70 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 70 Hz which is higher than that of 61% 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
Market range: <3 – >5.3
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
Market range: <10 m – >30 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
?
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
950 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 950 mAh which is smaller than that of 89.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
1 hour
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 1 hour which is shorter than that of 96.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.8% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
5 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% 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
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% 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
?
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
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
280 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 280 g which is lighter than that of 82.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Height
4.7 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 4.7 cm which is shorter than that of 93.9% of portable speakers.
Width
3.6 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 3.6 cm which is narrower than that of 99.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
4.7 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 4.7 cm which is shallower than that of 85.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap/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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Tecno Square S1 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 2 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (1 hours vs 3 hours).
    1 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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.
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 15 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (35 W vs 20 W).
    35 W vs 20 W
  • 520 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (280 g vs 800 g).
    280 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.
  • 14.5 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (3.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    3.6 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 7.7 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (4.7 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    4.7 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Tecno Square S1 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£35 vs £90).
    £35 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.
  • 15 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (35 W vs 20 W).
    35 W vs 20 W
  • 2 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (52 mm vs 50 mm).
    52 mm vs 50 mm
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 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.
  • 2 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (1 hours vs 3 hours).
    1 hours vs 3 hours
  • Is UV resistant
    This portable speaker is UV resistant, while the average portable speaker is not rated as UV resistant.
  • 520 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (280 g vs 800 g).
    280 g vs 800 g
  • 14.5 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (3.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    3.6 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 7.7 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (4.7 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    4.7 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 3.6 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4.7 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4.7 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1,650 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (950 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    950 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • 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 include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 4.21x less popular
    Tecno Square S1 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 6.5% worse value for money
    Tecno Square S1 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.08 vs 7.5).
    7.08 vs 7.55
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 10 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (70 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    70 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 1,650 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (950 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    950 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
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 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.

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What customers like about Tecno Square S1

  • Ultra-compact body volume makes it highly portable
  • Generous 10-hour battery playback life from a 950 mAh capacity
  • Fast battery charging time of approximately 1.5 hours
  • Equipped with a convenient built-in battery level indicator
  • Features helpful voice prompts for system alerts
  • Multiple playback options including Bluetooth 5.0, USB, and TF card
  • Supports dual speaker pairing for a stereo surround sound effect

What customers don't like about Tecno Square S1

  • Lacks water and dust resistance
  • Does not feature a passive radiator or a dedicated subwoofer for deeper bass
  • No AUX input or 3.5mm audio jack for wired connections
  • Missing a built-in microphone for hands-free phone calls
  • Lacks modern USB Type-C charging and wireless charging capabilities
  • Audio can become distorted or lack bass response at high volumes

Verdict

The Tecno Square S1 is a ultra-portable 280-gram wireless Bluetooth 5.0 speaker featuring a single 52mm audio driver with a 4Ω 3W output that delivers clear vocals, vigorous bass, and stereo surround sound. Key pros include an impressive 950mAh rechargeable battery supporting up to 8 hours of music playback (10 hours of call time), a built-in microphone for hands-free calls, smart dual-speaker TWS pairing, and versatile playback options via Bluetooth, USB, and TF/MicroSD cards. On the downside, the speaker relies on an outdated Micro-USB charging connection instead of Type-C, features a modest 3-watt power output that might lack room-filling volume, and takes a relatively slow 1.5 hours to charge given its battery size.

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