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Treblab HD55 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Audio output power:24.00 WBattery life:10 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:555 g

Treblab HD55 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.

Treblab HD55
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
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 69% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of portable speakers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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 60% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
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 87% of models
Score components

32%

6.4

Audio

20%

6.1

Battery

18%

5.4

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

4.1

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 87%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 78%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Treblab HD55

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 87% of models
Score components:

32%

6.4

Audio

20%

6.1

Battery

18%

5.4

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

4.1

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

5.9
User score
User score
8.5/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 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 81% of models
Popularity:
Treblab HD55 has a popularity score of 8.3 points, which is higher than 80.6% of products in this category.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
Audio output power
24 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 24 W which is higher than that of 58.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
45 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 45 mm which is smaller than that of 60.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.6% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
180 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 180 Hz which is higher than that of 95.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.4% 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
4.2
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% 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
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
10 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 10 hours which is shorter than that of 53.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 12.9% 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
3 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
7 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 7 W which is lower than that of 57.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.3% 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
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
top; side
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
555 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 555 g which is lighter than that of 62.6% of portable speakers.
Height
7.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 7.5 cm which is shorter than that of 75.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.2% of portable speakers.
Width
19 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 19 cm which is wider than that of 53.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Depth
7.6 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 7.6 cm which is shallower than that of 56.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap/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.
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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Treblab HD55 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 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
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 12,600 Hz higher microphone frequency limit
    This portable speaker has a higher microphone frequency limit than the average portable speaker (20,000 Hz vs 7,400 Hz).
    20,000 Hz vs 7,400 Hz
  • 2 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 6.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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
    â–¼
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    Treblab HD55
    the average portable speaker
    Treblab HD55 has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.51 vs 8).
    8.51 vs 8
  • 97.2% more popular
    Treblab HD55 is more popular than the average portable speaker (8.3 vs 4.21).
    8.3 vs 4.21
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 12,600 Hz higher microphone frequency limit
    This portable speaker has a higher microphone frequency limit than the average portable speaker (20,000 Hz vs 7,400 Hz).
    20,000 Hz vs 7,400 Hz
  • 4 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (24 W vs 20 W).
    24 W vs 20 W
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 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
  • 2 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 4.9 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (7.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    7.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 245 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (555 g vs 800 g).
    555 g vs 800 g
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 120 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (180 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    180 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    10 hours vs 12 hours
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 120 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (180 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    180 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 5 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (45 mm vs 50 mm).
    45 mm vs 50 mm
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    10 hours vs 12 hours
  • 3 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (7 W vs 10 W).
    7 W vs 10 W
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 2 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (2 °C vs 0 °C).
    2 °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.

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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techaeris.com
10/02/2018
Summary of the review
Treblab HD55 Speaker review: Small, loud, needs a bit more bass
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nerdtechy.com
18/07/2017
Summary of the review
Treblab HD55 Bluetooth Speaker Review - Nerd Techy

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Treblab HD55

  • Crisp and clear sound quality with balanced highs and vocals
  • Generates high volume levels without causing audio distortion
  • Effective 360-degree sound projection suited for filling small spaces
  • Rugged, water-resistant build (IPX4 rating) ideal for travel and outdoor use
  • Convenient dual audio options including indoor and outdoor sound modes
  • Innovative physical volume control wheel combined with an illuminated touch-sensitive gesture pad
  • Comes with practical extras like a soft carrying pouch and customizable faceplates

What customers don't like about Treblab HD55

  • Bass response can feel a bit thin or lacking depth when placed horizontally
  • Slight lag or split-second delay when using the touch-sensitive track navigation pad
  • Built-in microphone lacks noise-cancelling capabilities during phone calls
  • Touch control pad can become unresponsive if operated with wet or moist hands
  • No micro SD card slot available for direct, offline media playback
  • Charging via the older micro-USB port takes a relatively long time (around 4 to 5 hours)

Verdict

The Treblab HD55 is a compact, water-resistant portable Bluetooth speaker equipped with a 24-watt stereo output (dual 12W drivers), two bass boost radiators, and an IPX4 rating. It delivers 360-degree high-definition surround sound with a frequency range of 180 Hz to 20 kHz and provides up to 10 hours of audio playback powered by a 4,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Key advantages include its lightweight build, customizable/replaceable fabric faceplates, dual indoor/outdoor equalizer modes, a built-in cVc 6.0 microphone for hands-free calling, and a unique combination of a mechanical volume wheel alongside a touch-sensitive track navigation pad. However, the speaker lacks a micro SD card slot, suffers from thin bass performance when placed horizontally on its side, and suffers from a relatively lengthy micro-USB charging time of approximately 4 to 5 hours.

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