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Urbanista Melbourne Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Audio output power:6.00 WBattery life:6 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:4.0Weight:180 g

Urbanista Melbourne 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 Melbourne
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

6.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 87% of portable speakers
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
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 86% of models
Score components

32%

5.6

Audio

20%

5.3

Battery

18%

6.9

Durability

16%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Controls

3%

9.4

Design

3%

4.6

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 86%
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 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 92% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 92%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Urbanista Melbourne

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 86% of models
Score components:

32%

5.6

Audio

20%

5.3

Battery

18%

6.9

Durability

16%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Controls

3%

9.4

Design

3%

4.6

Smart features

5.9
User score
User score
6.8/ 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 92% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Popularity:
Urbanista Melbourne has a popularity score of 5.3 points, which is higher than 57.5% of products in this category.
5.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
Audio output power
6 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 6 W which is lower than that of 77% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.9% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
40 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 40 mm which is smaller than that of 76.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 13.2% 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
100 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 100 Hz which is higher than that of 82.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6% 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
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% 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
?
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
6 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 6 hours which is shorter than that of 84.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
480 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 480 mAh which is smaller than that of 98% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% 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
?
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
?
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
top
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
180 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 180 g which is lighter than that of 92.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Height
6.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 6.5 cm which is shorter than that of 84.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Width
13 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 13 cm which is narrower than that of 66.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
2.2 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 2.2 cm which is shallower than that of 99.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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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
?
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Urbanista Melbourne vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 620 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (180 g vs 800 g).
    180 g vs 800 g
  • 6.1 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (2.2 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    2.2 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 5.9 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (6.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    6.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 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 a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 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.
  • 620 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (180 g vs 800 g).
    180 g vs 800 g
  • 6.1 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (2.2 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    2.2 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 5.9 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (6.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    6.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
    6 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2,120 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (480 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    480 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 40 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    100 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 14 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (6 W vs 20 W).
    6 W vs 20 W
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50 mm).
    40 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 18.4% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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 Melbourne
    the average portable speaker
    Urbanista Melbourne has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.76 vs 8).
    6.76 vs 8
  • 4.2% worse value for money
    Urbanista Melbourne offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.24 vs 7.5).
    7.24 vs 7.55
  • 40 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    100 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 14 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (6 W vs 20 W).
    6 W vs 20 W
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50 mm).
    40 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
    6 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2,120 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (480 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    480 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 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.
  • 3 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    2016 vs 2019

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16/07/2017
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11/10/2017
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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 Melbourne

  • Compact, lightweight, and highly portable pocket-sized design
  • Surprisingly loud volume output and punchy bass for its small footprint
  • Well-balanced audio quality with clear mids and defined high tones
  • IPX4 splashproof rating making it durable enough for outdoor and poolside activities
  • Sleek aesthetic featuring a premium soft rubber coating and steel mesh front
  • Convenient battery life tracking visible directly on a paired mobile device's taskbar

What customers don't like about Urbanista Melbourne

  • Mixed user feedback regarding long-term reliability and build quality consistency
  • Bluetooth connection is prone to quick distortion or signal drops when obstructed by walls
  • The rubber flap covering the micro-USB charging port can be flimsy and frustrating to open or close
  • The exposed design of the rear passive radiator raises durability concerns regarding debris getting stuck inside
  • A modest 6-hour maximum battery life which falls short compared to newer portable speakers

Verdict

The Urbanista Melbourne is a compact, pocket-sized portable speaker featuring a sleek minimalist design, measuring 130x65x22mm and weighing just 180 grams. It delivers 6W stereo sound through dual 40mm full-range drivers (3W each) combined with a 50mm passive radiator, backed by Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology to optimize audio clarity and bass. Key characteristics and advantages include an IPX4 splash-proof rating, a rubberized protective surface, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, and a built-in microphone for hands-free speakerphone functionality. Major pros highlight its extreme portability, crisp high frequencies, and relatively powerful room-filling sound for its slim footprint. However, its primary downsides are a modest battery life capped at up to 6 hours with a 2-hour micro-USB recharge time, an older Bluetooth standard, and a tendency for the audio to crackle or distort when pushed to maximum volume.

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