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Teenage Engineering Od 11 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£870Audio output power:100.00 WBattery life:24 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.0Weight:7500 g

Teenage Engineering Od 11 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.

Teenage Engineering Od 11
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical score

20%

7.3

User score

â–²Better than 81% of portable speakers
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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 95% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 95%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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 88% of models
Score components

32%

8.3

Audio

20%

7.5

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

7.1

Controls

3%

2.9

Design

3%

7.5

Smart features

â–²Better than 88%
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 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%

8.6

User ratings

30%

4.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 86%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Teenage Engineering Od 11

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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 88% of models
Score components:

32%

8.3

Audio

20%

7.5

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

7.1

Controls

3%

2.9

Design

3%

7.5

Smart features

7.3
User score
User score
7.3/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

4.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
4.1/ 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 51% of models
Popularity:
Teenage Engineering Od 11 has a popularity score of 4.1 points, which is lower than 50.4% of products in this category.
4.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

6.9
Audio output power
100 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 100 W which is higher than that of 88.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.1% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
165 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 165 mm which is larger than that of 96.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.9% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
2
Market range: <0 – >5
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
3 dB
Market range: <3 dB – >6 dB
This portable speaker has a frequency response tolerance of 3 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
Lowest frequency
28 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 28 Hz which is lower than that of 84% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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
4
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP
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
24 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 24 hours which is longer than that of 88.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% 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
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
side; front; bottom
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
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
7,500 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 7,500 g which is heavier than that of 94.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
27.2 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 27.2 cm which is taller than that of 88.7% of portable speakers.
Width
26.2 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 26.2 cm which is wider than that of 73% of portable speakers.
Depth
26.2 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 26.2 cm which is deeper than that of 94.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
?
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.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
yes
This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect. 89.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Teenage Engineering Od 11 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 80 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20 W).
    100 W vs 20 W
  • 115 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (165 mm vs 50 mm).
    165 mm vs 50 mm
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    24 hours vs 12 hours
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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.
  • 32 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (28 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    28 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • 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.
  • 80 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20 W).
    100 W vs 20 W
  • 115 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (165 mm vs 50 mm).
    165 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
  • 32 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (28 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    28 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 8 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (100 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    100 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 71 ms lower audio latency
    This portable speaker has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (14 ms vs 85 ms).
    14 ms vs 85 ms
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • Has a TOSLINK optical input
    This portable speaker has a TOSLINK optical input, while the average portable speaker does not have a TOSLINK optical input.
    Has a physical TOSLINK optical audio input.
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    24 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 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 Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • 6,700 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (7,500 g vs 800 g).
    7,500 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.
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 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 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.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 9.67x more expensive
    Teenage Engineering Od 11 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£870 vs £90).
    £870 vs £90
  • 9.9% worse value for money
    Teenage Engineering Od 11 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.86 vs 7.5).
    6.86 vs 7.55
  • 10.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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.
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    Teenage Engineering Od 11
    the average portable speaker
    Teenage Engineering Od 11 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.25 vs 8).
    7.25 vs 8
  • 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 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Alternative Wi-Fi standard
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 1 (802.11b), while the average portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 1 (802.11b) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • 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.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 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
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
    35 °C vs 40 °C
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 6,700 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (7,500 g vs 800 g).
    7,500 g vs 800 g
  • 14.8 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (27.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    27.2 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 17.9 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (26.2 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    26.2 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 8.1 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (26.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    26.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 5 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).
    2014 vs 2019

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wired.com
21/07/2014
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10/07/2017
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longlivevinyl.net
22/03/2017
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zeit.de
24/09/2015
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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 Teenage Engineering Od 11

  • Excellent sound clarity and detail
  • Immersive, room-filling omnidirectional projection
  • Striking minimalist Scandinavian design
  • Tight, powerful, and defined bass response
  • High volume ceiling with little to no distortion
  • Easy setup process when using the dedicated software
  • Reliable AirPlay and Spotify Connect functionality

What customers don't like about Teenage Engineering Od 11

  • Exorbitantly expensive retail price
  • Requires purchasing a second unit for true stereo sound
  • Frequent, frustrating Wi-Fi and connection drops for some users
  • No physical power off button on the hardware
  • Highly dependent on precise room placement for optimal acoustics
  • Unforgiving to low-resolution audio files
  • Limited built-in EQ adjustment capabilities
  • Lack of native DLNA support for Android users

Verdict

The Teenage Engineering OD-11 is an ortho-directional wireless speaker featuring a 6.5-inch pulp cone woofer, a neodymium cone tweeter, and an integrated 100-watt Class-D amplifier with a built-in computer for crossover filtering. Measuring 262 x 272 x 262 mm and weighing 7.5 kg, this compact cube relies on an AC power connection rather than an internal battery, delivering a frequency range of 28 to 20,000 Hz alongside Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, AirPlay, and Spotify Connect support. Its primary advantages include an immersive omnidirectional acoustic design that fills rooms evenly, expandable multi-room or wireless stereo pairing for up to four units, and versatile physical inputs including 3.5mm analog and TOSLINK optical jacks. However, its notable drawbacks include a high price tag, the absence of an internal battery for true portability, and a dependency on the Orthoplay app or web interface to access its highly restrictive equalizer adjustments.

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