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Urbanista Brisbane Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Audio output power:20.00 WBattery life:10 hoursIP rating:IPX5Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:720 g

Urbanista Brisbane 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.

Urbanista Brisbane
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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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Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

6.1

User score

▼Worse than 87% 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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Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 79%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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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Score components

32%

6.2

Audio

20%

6.7

Battery

18%

5.7

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

4.8

Controls

3%

8.7

Design

3%

5.0

Smart features

▼Worse than 79%
6.1

User score

User score
6.1/ 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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Score components

70%

6.6

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 96%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £90
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Urbanista Brisbane

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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
Score components:

32%

6.2

Audio

20%

6.7

Battery

18%

5.7

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

4.8

Controls

3%

8.7

Design

3%

5.0

Smart features

6.1
User score
User score
6.1/ 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
Score components

70%

6.6

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.1
Popularity
Popularity
4.9/ 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.
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Popularity:
Urbanista Brisbane has a popularity score of 4.9 points, which is higher than 53.9% of products in this category.
4.9
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
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
Audio output power
20 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
52 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 52 mm which is larger than that of 55.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
2
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
80 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 80 Hz which is higher than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.4% 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
5
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
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
10 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
8,000 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 8,000 mAh which is larger than that of 92.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 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
10 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
IPX5
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX5 which provides worse ingress protection than 62.3% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 15.3% 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
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
720 g
This portable speaker weighs 720 g which is lighter than that of 52.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Height
9 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 9 cm which is shorter than that of 67.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Width
21.5 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 21.5 cm which is wider than that of 61.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Depth
5 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
?
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
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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Urbanista Brisbane vs the average portable speaker

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  • 5,400 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (8,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    8,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • 15 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (55 °C vs 40 °C).
    55 °C vs 40 °C
  • 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 AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 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
  • 2 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (52 mm vs 50 mm).
    52 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
  • 2 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (52 mm vs 50 mm).
    52 mm vs 50 mm
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 5,400 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (8,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    8,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 15 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (55 °C vs 40 °C).
    55 °C vs 40 °C
  • 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 voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 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 include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-10 °C vs 0 °C).
    -10 °C vs 0 °C
  • 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
  • 31.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.1/ 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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    Urbanista Brisbane
    the average portable speaker
    Urbanista Brisbane has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.08 vs 8).
    6.08 vs 8
  • 4.1% worse value for money
    Urbanista Brisbane offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.25 vs 7.5).
    7.25 vs 7.55
  • 31.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.1/ 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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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Urbanista Brisbane
    the average portable speaker
    Urbanista Brisbane has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.08 vs 8).
    6.08 vs 8
  • 4.1% worse value for money
    Urbanista Brisbane offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.25 vs 7.5).
    7.25 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.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-10 °C vs 0 °C).
    -10 °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.
  • 3.4 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (21.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    21.5 cm vs 18.1 cm

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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 Urbanista Brisbane

  • Powerful, room-filling sound with great volume and zero distortion at high levels
  • Deep, smooth, and punchy bass performance supported by dual side woofers
  • Well-balanced soundstage with crisp and clear vocals
  • Allows wireless second-speaker pairing for true stereo sound
  • Clean, minimalistic Scandinavian design with easy-to-identify tactile controls
  • Decent 10-hour battery life with convenient pass-through charging capabilities
  • Includes a 3.5mm auxiliary jack alongside Bluetooth 5.0 for flexible connectivity

What customers don't like about Urbanista Brisbane

  • Mid-range frequencies lack some presence and impact
  • Relies on older, slower micro-USB charging rather than USB-C
  • Low waterproof rating (IPX5 splashproof), making it less ideal for the beach or rugged outdoor trips
  • Does not deliver 360-degree omnidirectional sound
  • The minimalistic aesthetic might feel slightly plain or boring to some users
  • No travel case or protective pouch included in the box

Verdict

The Urbanista Brisbane is a sleek portable Bluetooth 5.0 speaker equipped with two 52mm 8-watt drivers that deliver a combined 16W of total output power, supported by dual dual-sided passive radiators for enhanced bass performance. Its standout characteristics and pros include an IPX5 splash-resistant fabric enclosure perfect for outdoor use, True Wireless Stereo pairing capability to link a second unit for surround sound, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and a large 8,000mAh battery that provides up to 10 hours of playback time with pass-through audio charging. However, its primary downsides are the inclusion of an outdated micro-USB port that results in slower charging times, a lack of backlit control buttons for low-light environments, and shared volume/track-skipping keys that can complicate operation.

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