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Tivoli Audio Cube Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£210Audio output power:?Battery life:8 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:1400 g

Tivoli Audio Cube 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 Cube
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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 67% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

5.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 67% of portable speakers
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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 52% of models
Score components

32%

7.1

Audio

20%

6.0

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Controls

3%

8.3

Design

3%

7.6

Smart features

â–²Better than 52%
5.9

User score

User score
5.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

User ratings

30%

4.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 97%
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Ranked #580 of 1,316 models in Portable Speakers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Tivoli Audio Cube

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

32%

7.1

Audio

20%

6.0

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Controls

3%

8.3

Design

3%

7.6

Smart features

6.6
User score
User score
5.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

User ratings

30%

4.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
5.9
Popularity
Popularity
4.8/ 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–² Better than 53% of models
Popularity:
Tivoli Audio Cube has a popularity score of 4.8 points, which is higher than 53.3% of products in this category.
4.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.3
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
76 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 76 mm which is larger than that of 76.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% 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
?
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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
?
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
top; rear
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
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
11 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 11 cm which is shorter than that of 55.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.7% of portable speakers.
Width
11 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 11 cm which is narrower than that of 71% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
11.7 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 11.7 cm which is deeper than that of 67.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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.
Spotify Connect
yes
This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect. 89.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Tivoli Audio Cube vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50 mm).
    76 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • 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.
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50 mm).
    76 mm vs 50 mm
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • 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.
  • Has a programmable button
    This portable speaker has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
    Has a user-programmable physical button.
  • 7.1 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (11 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    11 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 36.6% lower user score
    User score
    5.9/ 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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    Tivoli Audio Cube has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (5.86 vs 8).
    5.86 vs 8
  • 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.
  • 36.6% lower user score
    User score
    5.9/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Tivoli Audio Cube
    the average portable speaker
    Tivoli Audio Cube has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (5.86 vs 8).
    5.86 vs 8
  • 2.33x more expensive
    Tivoli Audio Cube is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£210 vs £90).
    £210 vs £90
  • 2.9% worse value for money
    Tivoli Audio Cube offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.33 vs 7.5).
    7.33 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
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 3.4 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (11.7 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    11.7 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 3 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    2016 vs 2019

Video reviews

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uk.pcmag.com
24/03/2017
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au.pcmag.com
2017
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gadgetgear.nl
18/04/2017
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alpha-audio.net
08/02/2017
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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 Cube

  • Elegant mid-century modern aesthetic with furniture-grade wood cabinetry
  • Compact and lightweight square footprint that blends easily into home decor
  • Simple, instantaneous out-of-the-box setup when using Bluetooth connectivity
  • Convenient touch-sensitive top logo for quick track play and pause actions
  • Versatile configurations supporting mono, stereo pairs, or multi-point speaker playback
  • Pleasant, clear sound quality focused heavily in the vocal-forward mid-range frequencies

What customers don't like about Tivoli Audio Cube

  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery required for true portability must be purchased separately
  • Primitive, unstable, and wonky companion ART mobile application
  • Frustratingly restricted Wi-Fi streaming compatibility limited mostly to Generation 1 products
  • Unforgivingly difficult, arduous, and overly complicated wireless network setup process
  • Awkwardly placed volume and control buttons located entirely out of sight on the back panel
  • Muddled, flat soundstage lacking necessary low-end bass extension and crystalline high-end treble

Verdict

The Tivoli Audio CUBE is a compact wireless speaker measuring 11 x 11 x 11.8 cm and weighing 1.4 kg, featuring a single 3-inch long-throw full-range driver powered by a 10-watt Class-D amplifier. It is housed in a premium furniture-grade wood cabinet with a Gabriel fabric grille and supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Spotify Connect, and a 3.5mm auxiliary input. Main advantages include multi-room stereo pairing capabilities via the Tivoli Audio ART app, a touch-sensitive top logo for quick play/pause controls, and an optional lithium-ion battery pack that delivers up to 8 hours of playback. However, notable drawbacks include the fact that the battery pack is sold separately rather than included out of the box, lack of Wi-Fi compatibility with newer Generation 2 products, and some user reports of an aggressive EQ profile that results in boomy bass and fatiguing highs at higher volumes.

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