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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£110
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • Audio output power: 20.00 W
  • Battery life: 20 hours
  • IP rating: IP67
  • Bluetooth version: 5.2
  • Weight: 695.5 g

Urbanista Malibu 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.

7.7

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

7.8

Technical Score

20.0%

7.3

User score

Very good
7.8

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

7.6

Audio

20.0%

7.7

Battery

18.0%

9.5

Durability

16.0%

6.2

Connectivity

8.0%

8.2

Controls

3.0%

8.6

Design

3.0%

5.3

Smart features

Very good
7.3

User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

6.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
(59)
United States
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3.9
(60)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Very good
  • 9.8
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    9.7

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.5

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 5.9
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    10

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.5

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 4.6
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.5

    Weight

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Verdict

The Urbanista Malibu is a rugged, portable Bluetooth 5.2 speaker featuring integrated Powerfoyle solar cell technology that continuously self-charges using indoor or outdoor light, backed by a 3,600-mA battery delivering a 20-hour reserve. It produces a 20W maximum output via dual 10-watt drivers and dual passive radiators across a 20Hz–20kHz frequency response, and it boasts a highly durable, IP67-rated waterproof and dustproof build made from recycled plastics. Main advantages include its eco-friendly solar charging capability, impressive loudness, a companion app with custom EQ settings, and a Stereo Link feature to pair two units; however, it suffers from a lack of native stereo sound on a single unit, weak bass with over-enhanced mids, and no support for multipoint Bluetooth or voice assistants.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Urbanista Malibu

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

7.6

Audio

20.0%

7.7

Battery

18.0%

9.5

Durability

16.0%

6.2

Connectivity

8.0%

8.2

Controls

3.0%

8.6

Design

3.0%

5.3

Smart features

7.8
Urbanista Malibu has a technical score of 7.76 points, which is higher than 94.1% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

6.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
(59)
United States
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3.9
(60)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

7.3
Urbanista Malibu has a user score of 7.28 points, which is lower than 88.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
6.1
Urbanista Malibu has a popularity of 6.1 points, which is higher than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.7

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

8.4
Urbanista Malibu has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.4 points, which is higher than 91.5% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

20.00 W
Urbanista Malibu has an audio output power of 20.00 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 20.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

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Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

2
Urbanista Malibu has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 2.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

3.00 dB
Urbanista Malibu has a frequency response tolerance of 3.00 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
Frequency-response tolerance: ±3.00 dB.
Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

20.00 Hz
Urbanista Malibu has a lowest frequency of 20.00 Hz which is lower than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 14% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 20.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Urbanista Malibu supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

5.2
Urbanista Malibu supports Bluetooth version 5.2 which is newer than that of 75.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.9% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 5.2.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
Urbanista Malibu has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

A2DP; AVRCP; SPP
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

20 hours
Urbanista Malibu has a battery life of 20 hours which is longer than that of 80.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

3,600 mAh
Urbanista Malibu has a battery capacity of 3,600 mAh which is larger than that of 67.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

4 hours
Urbanista Malibu has a charging time of 4 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 19.3% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

10 W
Urbanista Malibu 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
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Urbanista Malibu has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IP67
Urbanista Malibu has an IP rating of IP67 which provides better ingress protection than 80% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 19.1% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Urbanista Malibu is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Urbanista Malibu is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

1 m
Urbanista Malibu 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
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Urbanista Malibu resists accidental impacts. 67.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Urbanista Malibu does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Urbanista Malibu supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Urbanista Malibu does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Urbanista Malibu does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

695.5 g
Urbanista Malibu weighs 695.5 g which is lighter than that of 53.9% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

6.8 cm
Urbanista Malibu has a height of 6.8 cm which is shorter than that of 81.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

14.5 cm
Urbanista Malibu has a width of 14.5 cm which is narrower than that of 61.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

14.5 cm
Urbanista Malibu has a depth of 14.5 cm which is deeper than that of 77.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

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Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Urbanista Malibu supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

OTA; App
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Urbanista Malibu does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Urbanista Malibu does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Urbanista Malibu vs the average portable speaker

  • Better ingress protection
    Urbanista Malibu has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
    When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: IP67+

    Urbanista Malibu has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).IP67 vs IPX5
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Urbanista Malibu has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 1 m

    Urbanista Malibu has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).1 m vs 0 m
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    Urbanista Malibu has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    Urbanista Malibu has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    Urbanista Malibu has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 20.00 Hz.
    What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <= 60 Hz

    Urbanista Malibu has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).20.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Urbanista Malibu provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
    What it is: Indicates whether sound is spread evenly in all directions.
    When it matters: When even sound coverage around the speaker matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Urbanista Malibu provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Urbanista Malibu has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 2.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Urbanista Malibu has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • 5 more adjustable EQ bands
    Urbanista Malibu has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
    5 app eq bands.
    What it is: The number of adjustable equalizer frequency bands available in the app.
    When it matters: When fine-grained sound adjustment in the companion app matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5 bands

    Urbanista Malibu has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).5 vs 0
  • 4 more EQ presets
    Urbanista Malibu has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
    4 eq presets.
    What it is: The number of preset sound tuning profiles that can be selected.
    When it matters: When you want more ready-made sound profiles for different content.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 4 presets

    Urbanista Malibu has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).4 vs 0
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    Urbanista Malibu has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Urbanista Malibu provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 1 more microphones
    Urbanista Malibu has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • 2 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Urbanista Malibu has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (82 dB vs 80 dB).
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Urbanista Malibu has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Urbanista Malibu has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    Urbanista Malibu supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 0.2 Bluetooth levels newer
    Urbanista Malibu has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.2 vs 5.0).
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    Urbanista Malibu has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
  • Supports wireless charging
    Urbanista Malibu supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • Has a removable battery
    Urbanista Malibu has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 1,000 mAh more battery capacity
    Urbanista Malibu has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (3,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Better ingress protection
    Urbanista Malibu has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Urbanista Malibu has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
  • Resists accidental impacts
    Urbanista Malibu resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Floats in water
    Urbanista Malibu floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • 10 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    Urbanista Malibu has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (50 °C vs 40 °C).
  • 5 more adjustable EQ bands
    Urbanista Malibu has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
  • 4 more EQ presets
    Urbanista Malibu has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
  • Has an equalizer
    Urbanista Malibu has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • 5.6 cm shorter
    Urbanista Malibu is shorter than the average portable speaker (6.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • Supports firmware updates
    Urbanista Malibu supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    Urbanista Malibu 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 hours longer charging time
    Urbanista Malibu has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Urbanista Malibu has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-20 °C vs 0 °C).
  • 6.2 cm deeper
    Urbanista Malibu is deeper than the average portable speaker (14.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Urbanista Malibu has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
    When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <= 4 h

    Urbanista Malibu has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).4 hours vs 3 hours
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    Urbanista Malibu 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.
    What it is: Indicates whether a standard 3.5 mm analog audio socket is present.
    When it matters: When you need a reliable wired analog audio connection.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Urbanista Malibu does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Urbanista Malibu has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-20 °C vs 0 °C).
    What it is: The lowest ambient temperature recommended for normal operation.
    When it matters: When the speaker must work reliably in colder conditions.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= -10 °C

    Urbanista Malibu has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-20 °C vs 0 °C).-20 °C vs 0 °C
  • 6.2 cm deeper
    Urbanista Malibu is deeper than the average portable speaker (14.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
    When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 10 cm

    Urbanista Malibu is deeper than the average portable speaker (14.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).14.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 9.9% lower user score
    Urbanista Malibu has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.28 vs 8.000).
    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.
    Urbanista Malibu has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.28 vs 8.000).7.28 vs 8
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United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
59 Reviews
United States
Amazon_logo.png
3.9
60 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Urbanista Malibu?

  • Innovative Powerfoyle solar technology allows self-charging from both indoor and outdoor ambient light.
  • Excellent battery performance offering up to 30 to 45 hours of extended total playtime.
  • Rugged, durable design featuring an IP67 waterproof, dustproof, and sandproof rating suitable for beach use.
  • Companion mobile app provides robust customization options including a fully adjustable EQ band.
  • Includes a convenient, integrated lanyard/wrist strap that enhances portability.
  • Eco-friendly construction utilizing 88% recycled plastic and fabrics.
  • Capable of reaching surprisingly high maximum volume levels for its compact footprint.
  • Supports stereo pairing to link two units together for a wider soundstage.

What customers dislike about Urbanista Malibu?

  • Middling overall audio quality with a skinny, flat tonality that lacks spatial three-dimensionality.
  • High retail price point relative to the audio performance and features offered by competitors.
  • Sub-bass performance is heavily lacking and requires EQ adjustments to become audible.
  • High frequencies can become harsh, spiky, and scratchy when turning up the volume.
  • Limited connectivity options with basic Bluetooth codec support (SBC/AAC) and no multi-point pairing.
  • Lacks basic functional hardware features such as a built-in microphone, speakerphone, or voice assistant support.
  • Black-on-black physical control buttons are recessed and difficult to visually identify.
  • Wired connections are restricted to USB-C, with no 3.5mm auxiliary audio input jack or SD card slot.

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pcmag.com
08/10/2024
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pocket-lint.com
29/05/2024
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uk.pcmag.com
08/10/2024
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me.pcmag.com
09/10/2024
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Urbanista Malibu - Review 2024 - PCMag Middle East
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wired.com
18/05/2026
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Review: Urbanista Malibu Wireless Solar Speaker - WIRED
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au.pcmag.com
09/10/2024
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Urbanista Malibu - Review 2024 - PCMag Australia
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pocket-lint.com
31/08/2023
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Urbanista Malibu hands on: Fun in the sun Please let me know if you would like me to compile a comparison of the test results from these articles or d...
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test.de
23/01/2026
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letemsvetemapplem.eu
03/07/2024
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letemsvetemapplem.eu
03/07/2024
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tg24.sky.it
23/11/2023
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techprincess.it
22/03/2024
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letemsvetemapplem.eu
03/07/2024
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test-aankoop.be
01/05/2024
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letemsvetemapplem.eu
03/07/2024
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