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Tivoli Audio Art Speaker Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£240Audio output power:?Battery life:8 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:1400 g

Tivoli Audio Art Speaker 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 Audio Art Speaker
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

3.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% 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%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 95%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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 52% of models
Score components

32%

6.7

Audio

20%

5.7

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

6.9

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Controls

3%

8.0

Design

3%

7.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 52%
3.3

User score

User score
3.3/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.0

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 99%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Tivoli Audio Art Speaker

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

32%

6.7

Audio

20%

5.7

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

6.9

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Controls

3%

8.0

Design

3%

7.9

Smart features

6.5
User score
User score
3.3/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.0

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
3.3
Popularity
Popularity
1.7/ 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 59% of models
Popularity:
Tivoli Audio Art Speaker has a popularity score of 1.7 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
1.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

6.9
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
?
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
60 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 60 Hz which is lower than that of 43.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.2% 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
?
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
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
?
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.
Rechargeable operation requires an optional or separately sold battery accessory.
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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
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
?
Touchscreen
?
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
1,400 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 1,400 g which is heavier than that of 63.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Height
23 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 23 cm which is taller than that of 84.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Width
?
Depth
5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 5 cm which is shallower than that of 82.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.9% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
Google Home
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
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% 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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Tivoli Audio Art Speaker vs the average portable speaker

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  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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.
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 3.3 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 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.
  • 3.3 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
    Rechargeable operation requires an optional or separately sold battery accessory.
  • 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 support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi band options
    This portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz for Wi-Fi bands, while the average portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz/5 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 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.
    Shows charging or power status only, not the remaining battery level.
  • 2.41x lower user score
    User score
    3.3/ 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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    Tivoli Audio Art Speaker has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (3.32 vs 8).
    3.32 vs 8
  • 9.4% worse value for money
    Tivoli Audio Art Speaker offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.9 vs 7.5).
    6.9 vs 7.55
  • 2.67x more expensive
    Tivoli Audio Art Speaker is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£240 vs £90).
    £240 vs £90
  • 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
  • Fewer Wi-Fi band options
    This portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz for Wi-Fi bands, while the average portable speaker lists 2.4 GHz/5 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
  • 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 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.
    Rechargeable operation requires an optional or separately sold battery accessory.
  • 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.
    Shows charging or power status only, not the remaining battery level.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 10.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (23 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    23 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 600 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,400 g vs 800 g).
    1,400 g vs 800 g
  • 3 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    2016 vs 2019

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02/02/2017
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au.pcmag.com
03/02/2017
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on-mag.fr
24/02/2017
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gadgetgear.nl
18/04/2017
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Tivoli Audio ART Orb Multiroom Review
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gadgetgear.nl
18/04/2017
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gadgetgear.nl
18/04/2017
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05/12/2016
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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 Audio Art Speaker

  • Stunning aesthetic with mid-century modern design, real wood veneers, and premium Gabriel fabrics.
  • Clear, pleasant, and detailed sound profile that performs best in the mid-range frequencies.
  • Versatile placement options, including compact tabletop footprints and wall-mountable setups (like the Orb model).
  • Flexible configuration options allowing multiple units to be grouped together for stereo playback or multi-room audio.
  • Reliable basic Bluetooth connectivity for hassle-free direct streaming from smartphones.

What customers don't like about Tivoli Audio Art Speaker

  • Extremely buggy, slow, and unreliable companion mobile app that frequently crashes or fails to connect over Wi-Fi.
  • Lacks substantial bass depth and sub-bass impact, making it sound thin for modern, bass-heavy music genres.
  • Provides only mono sound playback when used as a single, standalone speaker unit.
  • Frustrating and poorly designed physical control panel with buttons hidden out of clear view.
  • High price point that many users feel does not match the overall audio performance and software quality.
  • Suffer from limited portability due to the official rechargeable batteries being either sold separately or discontinued.

Verdict

The Tivoli Audio ART portable speaker delivers a maximum output power of 25 Watts through a 3-inch long-excursion full-range driver paired with a Class-D amplifier, housed inside a premium furniture-grade wood cabinet with an eco-friendly Gabriel fabric grille. Weighing roughly 1.6 kg, its main characteristics include versatile dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, Spotify Connect support, and a touch-sensitive top logo for quick play/pause controls. The main pros of this unit are its beautiful aesthetic design, multi-room expanding capabilities that allow you to link units wirelessly into a stereo pair using the companion mobile app, and the flexibility to install an optional rechargeable battery for up to 8 hours of truly cordless playback. However, its notable cons include a standalone mono audio profile that lacks substantial bass depth, a clunky and poorly positioned physical button layout on the bottom control panel, and occasional connection stability issues within the Generation 1 Wi-Fi app infrastructure.

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