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Tozo PA1 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Audio output power:20.00 WBattery life:25 hoursIP rating:IPX7Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:590 g

Tozo PA1 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.

Tozo PA1
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

9.0

User score

â–²Better than 86% of portable speakers
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 90%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

32%

6.0

Audio

20%

8.2

Battery

18%

8.4

Durability

16%

5.0

Connectivity

8%

8.0

Controls

3%

8.8

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 76%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 88%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £45
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Tozo PA1

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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 76% of models
Score components:

32%

6.0

Audio

20%

8.2

Battery

18%

8.4

Durability

16%

5.0

Connectivity

8%

8.0

Controls

3%

8.8

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

7.0
User score
User score
9.0/ 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–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 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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â–² Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
Tozo PA1 has a popularity score of 8.5 points, which is higher than 82.7% of products in this category.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.2
Audio output power
20 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 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
67 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 67 mm which is larger than that of 72.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP
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
25 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 25 hours which is longer than that of 94.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is larger than that of 70.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.9% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 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
10 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 10 W which is higher than that of 44.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 26.1% 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
IPX7
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX7 which provides better ingress protection than 47.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 25.2% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
Market range: <0 m – >1 m
This portable speaker has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
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
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
590 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 590 g which is lighter than that of 59.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Height
9.1 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 9.1 cm which is shorter than that of 66.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
21 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 21 cm which is wider than that of 59.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.7% of portable speakers.
Depth
6.1 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 6.1 cm which is shallower than that of 72.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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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
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
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Tozo PA1 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 13 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (25 hours vs 12 hours).
    25 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 16 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (16 vs 0).
    16 vs 0
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    This portable speaker claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • 17 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (67 mm vs 50 mm).
    67 mm vs 50 mm
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • 12.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    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
    Tozo PA1 has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.99 vs 8).
    8.99 vs 8
  • 8.3% better value for money
    Tozo PA1 offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.17 vs 7.5).
    8.17 vs 7.55
  • 2.02x more popular
    Tozo PA1 is more popular than the average portable speaker (8.49 vs 4.21).
    8.49 vs 4.21
  • 17 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (67 mm vs 50 mm).
    67 mm vs 50 mm
  • 6 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (98 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    98 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 13 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (25 hours vs 12 hours).
    25 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
  • 1,400 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    4,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    This portable speaker claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • 16 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (16 vs 0).
    16 vs 0
  • 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.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • 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.
  • 135 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (220 ms vs 85 ms).
    220 ms vs 85 ms
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 135 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (220 ms vs 85 ms).
    220 ms vs 85 ms
  • 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 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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 Tozo PA1

  • Affordable pricing offering excellent overall value for money.
  • Robust, premium-feeling build quality and durable construction.
  • Highly reliable IPX7 water resistance, safe for poolside and outdoor use.
  • Compact, lightweight design that makes it easily portable in bags.
  • Loud and punchy 20W sound output capable of filling large rooms or gardens.
  • Comprehensive companion mobile app featuring custom EQ adjustments and community presets.
  • Physical top buttons for easy independent control of volume, tracks, and native EQ modes.

What customers don't like about Tozo PA1

  • The default sound profile straight out of the box can feel rough or unrefined without app tuning.
  • Bass response is limited and can feel lacking or stay flat at maximum volumes.
  • Audio distortion or harshness can become apparent when pushed past 70% volume.
  • Actual battery life falls noticeably short of the advertised 25 hours during high-volume testing.
  • Loud and unadjustable power-on/initialisation chime can be annoying.
  • Lacks a 3.5mm auxiliary audio port, relying entirely on Bluetooth connectivity.

Verdict

The TOZO PA1 is a budget-friendly, portable wireless Bluetooth speaker featuring a single 20W 67mm full-range driver and dual 80mm x 50mm passive radiators that cover a frequency response range of 55Hz to 18kHz. Weighing 590g with dimensions of 210 x 91 x 61mm, it boasts an IPX7 waterproof rating, a 4000mAh battery that charges via USB-C in under 2.5 hours, and EQ customizability through physical buttons or the companion TOZO app. Main advantages include a long battery life of up to 25 hours at 50% volume, a secure built-in utility loop for travel, and a durable, distortion-free build at high volumes. However, it suffers from directional rather than 360-degree sound distribution due to its front-firing design, and it features a subpar built-in microphone that requires close proximity for clear calls.

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