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Tivoli Audio Pal Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190Audio output power:?Battery life:16 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:?Weight:?

Tivoli Audio Pal 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.

5.9/10

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
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 91% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 91% of portable speakers
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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 84% of models
Score components

32%

6.4

Audio

20%

6.6

Battery

18%

6.1

Durability

16%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

3.9

Controls

3%

7.9

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 84%
?

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~ £190
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Tivoli Audio Pal

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

32%

6.4

Audio

20%

6.6

Battery

18%

6.1

Durability

16%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

3.9

Controls

3%

7.9

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

5.9
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
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:
Tivoli Audio Pal 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
7.0/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.0
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
63 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 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
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
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio. 94.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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
16 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 16 hours which is longer than that of 73.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.1% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,200 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 81.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% of portable speakers.
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
12 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 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
IPX4
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% 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
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
front
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
?
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Weight
?
Height
15.875 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 15.875 cm which is taller than that of 60.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
9.37 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 9.37 cm which is narrower than that of 78.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
?
Carry options
none
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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 Audio Pal vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (16 hours vs 12 hours).
    16 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 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
  • 8.73 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (9.4 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    9.37 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 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
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (16 hours vs 12 hours).
    16 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 8.73 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (9.4 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    9.37 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 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.
  • 1,400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Does not support Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • 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 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.
  • 7.5% worse value for money
    Tivoli Audio Pal offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.02 vs 7.5).
    7.02 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Tivoli Audio Pal is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 2.11x more expensive
    Tivoli Audio Pal is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£190 vs £90).
    £190 vs £90
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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
  • Does not support Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 1,400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 3.48 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (15.9 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    15.875 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 17 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2002 vs 2019).
    2002 vs 2019

Video reviews

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cnet.com
30/11/2012
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wired.com
30/10/2023
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whathifi.com
05/09/2013
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forbes.com
13/08/2019
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Tivoli PAL BT Continues Its Tradition Of Retro Designed Bluetooth Sound
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ilounge.com
16/05/2021
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Review: Tivoli Audio iPAL AM/FM Radio | iLounge
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macworld.com
17/09/2004
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Tivoli Audio iPAL/PAL - Macworld
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cnet.com
03/12/2003
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Tivoli Audio Portable Audio Laboratory (PAL) review
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techradar.com
07/11/2014
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Tivoli Audio PAL+ BT review
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hifitest.de
13/04/2012
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Tivoli Audio PAL+ - DAB+ Radios Review - Very Good - hifitest.de
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areadvd.de
28/11/2014
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Tivoli Audio Radios Model One BT, PAL BT, and PAL – Trendsetters with Great Sound
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lite-magazin.de
10/12/2014
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Tivoli Audio PAL+: A Compact Sound Powerhouse with Charm
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fidelity-online.de
18/06/2024
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on-mag.fr
16/10/2007
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maisonadam.ca
03/01/2019
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The legendary Tivoli table radios are still a benchmark
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hifi.nl
26/07/2003
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fwd.nl
14/06/2013
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nwtv.nl
15/07/2013
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gadgetgear.nl
15/09/2013
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Tivoli Audio Pal

  • Distinctive retro design with simple analog controls
  • Surprisingly big and warm sound quality for its small size
  • Excellent AM/FM radio reception and tuning accuracy
  • Weather-resistant casing makes it highly portable for outdoor or bathroom use
  • Good built-in battery life with automatic Bluetooth re-pairing

What customers don't like about Tivoli Audio Pal

  • High price premium compared to competitors with similar features
  • Bluetooth sound quality is decent but less refined than wired or radio modes
  • Lacks advanced digital features like a dedicated smartphone app or voice controls
  • Monophonic (single speaker) driver setup lacks a true stereo soundstage
  • The external finish on certain older models can flake or scratch over time

Verdict

The Tivoli Audio PAL BT is a vintage-inspired, weather-resistant portable mono speaker and radio measuring 6 x 3.6 x 4.5 inches and weighing 2 lbs. It features a 2.5-inch full-range neodymium driver powered by a 45W Class D amplifier, supported by 56-bit DSP processing, a 24-bit stereo ADC/DAC, an analog FM tuner, Bluetooth 5.0/5.1 connectivity, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and a stereo headphone output. Main pros include its clean three-knob layout, dynamic audio clarity with automatic equalization, fast USB-C PD charging (0-100% in under 3 hours), and a built-in lithium-ion battery delivering 10 to 14 hours of continuous playback. However, its primary cons include its mono speaker design rather than full stereo output, a lack of digital HD radio support, water-resistance that handles splashes but cannot survive complete submersion, and the removal of the traditional AM radio band in newer generations.

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