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Tivoli Andiamo Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Audio output power:20.00 WBattery life:20 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:3.0Weight:720 g

Tivoli Andiamo 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.

Tivoli Andiamo
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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%

6.2

Technical score

20%

6.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 75% of portable speakers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

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6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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%

6.0

Audio

20%

7.9

Battery

18%

6.2

Durability

16%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

3.6

Controls

3%

9.1

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

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6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 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%

8.4

User ratings

30%

3.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Tivoli Andiamo

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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%

6.0

Audio

20%

7.9

Battery

18%

6.2

Durability

16%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

3.6

Controls

3%

9.1

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

6.2
User score
User score
6.9/ 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%

8.4

User ratings

30%

3.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.9
Popularity
Popularity
3.4/ 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:
Tivoli Andiamo has a popularity score of 3.4 points, which is lower than 53.7% of products in this category.
3.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.4
Audio output power
20 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 20 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
63 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 63 mm which is larger than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.7% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
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
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 3 which is older than that of 85.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
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
20 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 20 hours which is longer than that of 80.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
2,600 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh which is larger than that of 49% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.4% 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
12 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 12 W which is higher than that of 71% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% 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
720 g
This portable speaker weighs 720 g which is lighter than that of 52.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Height
5.5 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 5.5 cm which is shorter than that of 91.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
13.5 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 13.5 cm which is narrower than that of 64.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Depth
5.5 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 5.5 cm which is shallower than that of 78% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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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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Tivoli Andiamo vs the average portable speaker

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  • 18 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (110 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    110 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 13 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (63 mm vs 50 mm).
    63 mm vs 50 mm
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 2 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (12 W vs 10 W).
    12 W vs 10 W
  • 6.9 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    5.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 18 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (110 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    110 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 13 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (63 mm vs 50 mm).
    63 mm vs 50 mm
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 2 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (12 W vs 10 W).
    12 W vs 10 W
  • 6.9 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    5.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 2.8 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (5.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    5.5 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 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 15.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 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
    Tivoli Andiamo has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.91 vs 8).
    6.91 vs 8
  • 2.4% worse value for money
    Tivoli Andiamo offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.37 vs 7.5).
    7.37 vs 7.55
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 2 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 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.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 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.

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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 Tivoli Andiamo

  • Premium industrial design featuring high-quality aluminum housing and an elegant genuine leather carry strap.
  • Surprisingly loud, impactful, and clear audio performance with crisp vocals for a speaker of its compact size.
  • Long-lasting battery performance offering up to 20 hours of continuous music playback on a single charge.
  • Sturdy, durable build quality that makes it robust enough to safely handle daily transportation inside bags.
  • Warm, balanced, and highly musical sound signature that excels particularly with acoustic tracks and classic rock.

What customers don't like about Tivoli Andiamo

  • Lacks any official water resistance or weatherproofing, rendering it poorly suited for poolside or beach use.
  • Relatively expensive compared to competing portable speakers that offer superior audio features for the same price.
  • Relies on a proprietary 12V DC power adapter instead of a modern, globally standard USB charging port.
  • Audio quality degrades into noticeable distortion when the volume is cranked up toward its maximum threshold.
  • Missing common convenience features like a built-in microphone for speakerphone calls and native track navigation keys.
  • Noticeably drops its bass response and rich lower-end body when lifted off a solid surface or table.

Verdict

The Tivoli Andiamo is a compact, puck-shaped portable Bluetooth speaker measuring 135mm x 55mm and weighing 0.72kg, engineered with a 2.5-inch 20W full-range driver, a 3-inch passive radiator, and 24-bit DSP equalization. Encased in a durable aluminum housing with a premium Italian leather carry handle that features embossed control buttons, it features a 2600mAh rechargeable battery offering up to 20 hours of playtime alongside a 3.5mm auxiliary input. Main pros include its highly stylish, premium design material, solid volume output, and extensive battery life, but it lacks high-end bass response, has no water or weather resistance, lacks a built-in microphone for speakerphone functionality, and requires a proprietary 12V DC power adapter instead of standard USB charging.

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