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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£440
  • Avg. price in US: ~$550
  • Audio output power: ?
  • Battery life: 8 hours
  • IP rating: IPX4
  • Bluetooth version: 4.0
  • Weight: 2400 g

Vifa Oslo 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.

7.2

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%

6.8

Technical Score

20.0%

8.7

User score

Very good
6.8

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%

7.7

Audio

20.0%

6.8

Battery

18.0%

4.6

Durability

16.0%

6.8

Connectivity

8.0%

7.6

Controls

3.0%

7.4

Design

3.0%

7.0

Smart features

Good
8.7

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%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 4.7
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    4.9

    IP rating

    20.0%

    7.6

    Weight

    15.0%

    2.8

    Battery life

  • 6.0
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    2.8

    Battery life

    15.0%

    7.6

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 6.7
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    7.6

    Weight

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Verdict

The Vifa Oslo is a premium, vertical-oriented portable Bluetooth speaker featuring a one-piece die-cast aluminum frame covered in a custom-woven Kvadrat textile grille. Internally, it is equipped with two 50mm full-range drivers and two 80mm woofers mounted back-to-back in a mechanically force-balanced configuration, supported by two passive radiators, a digital pure path amplifier, and a low-distortion DSP crossover. Key specifications include a frequency response of 55Hz to 20kHz, Bluetooth 4.1 with Qualcomm aptX, NFC quick pairing, a 3.5mm auxiliary jack, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivering approximately 8 hours of playtime. The main pros are its striking minimalist Scandinavian aesthetics, robust built-in carrying handle, and highly detailed, powerful audio performance with exceptionally vibrant bass and crystal-clear highs. However, its notable cons include a lack of onboard track navigation or playback controls, the absence of speakerphone functionality, no water or dust resistance ratings, and a relatively premium price tag.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Vifa Oslo

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%

7.7

Audio

20.0%

6.8

Battery

18.0%

4.6

Durability

16.0%

6.8

Connectivity

8.0%

7.6

Controls

3.0%

7.4

Design

3.0%

7.0

Smart features

6.8
Vifa Oslo has a technical score of 6.79 points, which is lower than 52.6% 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%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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8.7
Vifa Oslo has a user score of 8.73 points, which is higher than 69.3% 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.
10
Vifa Oslo has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 66.6% 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%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

8.2

Price

7.5
Vifa Oslo has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.5 points, which is lower than 68.8% 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

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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

50.00 mm
Vifa Oslo has a driver unit size of 50.00 mm which is larger than that of 43.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10.2% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 50.00 mm.
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

4
Vifa Oslo has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 4.
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
Vifa Oslo 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

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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
Vifa Oslo 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

4.0
Vifa Oslo supports Bluetooth version 4.0 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.0.
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

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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

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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

no
Vifa Oslo does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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

8 hours
Vifa Oslo has a battery life of 8 hours which is shorter than that of 68.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.6% 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

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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

3 hours
Vifa Oslo 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
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

45 W
Vifa Oslo has a maximum charging input power of 45 W which is higher than that of 94.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.8% 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
Vifa Oslo 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+

IPX4
Vifa Oslo 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
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

no
Vifa Oslo is not water resistant. 61.7% 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
Vifa Oslo 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

0 m
Vifa Oslo is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
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

no
Vifa Oslo lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% 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

front; rear
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
Vifa Oslo 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
Vifa Oslo 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
Vifa Oslo 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

yes
Vifa Oslo supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
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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

2,400 g
Vifa Oslo weighs 2,400 g which is heavier than that of 75% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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

26.8 cm
Vifa Oslo has a height of 26.8 cm which is taller than that of 88.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% 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

18.1 cm
Vifa Oslo has a width of 18.1 cm which is narrower than that of 49.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% 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

9 cm
Vifa Oslo has a depth of 9 cm which is deeper than that of 54.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.9% 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
Vifa Oslo 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

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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
Vifa Oslo 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
Vifa Oslo does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Vifa Oslo vs the average portable speaker

  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Vifa Oslo has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 4.
    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

    Vifa Oslo has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).4 vs 2
  • 35 W higher charging input power
    Vifa Oslo has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (45 W vs 10 W).
    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

    Vifa Oslo has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (45 W vs 10 W).45 W vs 10 W
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Vifa Oslo has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
    What it is: Shows whether the device uses separate left and right audio channels.
    When it matters: When true left-and-right channel playback matters without pairing a second speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Vifa Oslo has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Has an equalizer
    Vifa Oslo has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
    What it is: Shows whether the sound balance can be adjusted across frequency ranges.
    When it matters: When you want to adjust bass, midrange, or treble balance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Vifa Oslo has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports aptX
    Vifa Oslo supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
    Supports the base Qualcomm aptX codec.
    What it is: Indicates whether the Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth codec is supported.
    When it matters: When improved Bluetooth audio quality matters with compatible source devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Vifa Oslo supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Vifa Oslo supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
    Supports documented one-tap or quick device 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

    Vifa Oslo supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Vifa Oslo supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
    What it is: Shows whether NFC can be used to start Bluetooth pairing quickly.
    When it matters: When you want faster tap-to-pair setup with compatible devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Vifa Oslo supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Vifa Oslo includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated power adapter is included in the box.
    When it matters: When you want the required charging hardware supplied in the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Vifa Oslo includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Vifa Oslo has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Vifa Oslo has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Supports aptX
    Vifa Oslo supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Vifa Oslo supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 35 W higher charging input power
    Vifa Oslo has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (45 W vs 10 W).
  • Includes a power adapter
    Vifa Oslo includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Has an equalizer
    Vifa Oslo has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Vifa Oslo supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Includes a travel bag
    Vifa Oslo includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Vifa Oslo supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

Total
Overall
Audio
Connectivity
Battery
Controls
Design
Smart features
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Vifa Oslo has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    Vifa Oslo has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.0.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Vifa Oslo has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
  • Is not water resistant
    Vifa Oslo is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Vifa Oslo has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
  • Worse ingress protection
    Vifa Oslo has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Vifa Oslo does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 1,600 g heavier
    Vifa Oslo is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,400 g vs 800 g).
  • 14.4 cm taller
    Vifa Oslo is taller than the average portable speaker (26.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 3 older
    Vifa Oslo was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2016.
  • Is not water resistant
    Vifa Oslo is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
    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

    Vifa Oslo is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Vifa Oslo has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Vifa Oslo has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Vifa Oslo has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 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

    Vifa Oslo has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    Vifa Oslo has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.0.
    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

    Vifa Oslo has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).4.0 vs 5.0
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Vifa Oslo has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °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

    Vifa Oslo has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).5 °C vs 0 °C
  • Worse ingress protection
    Vifa Oslo has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 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+

    Vifa Oslo has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 1,600 g heavier
    Vifa Oslo is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,400 g vs 800 g).
    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

    Vifa Oslo is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,400 g vs 800 g).2400 g vs 800 g
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Vifa Oslo does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
    What it is: Indicates whether spoken status messages are used for user feedback.
    When it matters: When spoken feedback for pairing, battery, or operating status is useful.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Vifa Oslo does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
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Overall
Audio
Connectivity
Battery
Durability
Controls
Design
Smart features

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What customers like about Vifa Oslo?

  • Outstanding audio performance with crystal clear highs and detailed, natural midrange.
  • Powerful volume output for its size with no bass reduction at high levels.
  • Beautiful, minimalist Scandinavian design featuring premium Kvadrat wool fabric.
  • Excellent, solid build quality with a sturdy aluminum frame and an integrated carrying handle.
  • Provides clear vocal reproduction and remains highly balanced even at low listening volumes.

What customers dislike about Vifa Oslo?

  • Very high price tag compared to other portable speakers on the market.
  • Lacks any IP water or dust resistance rating, making it delicate for outdoor use.
  • Average battery life that drains quickly (roughly 3 to 4 hours) when played at maximum volume.
  • Awkward and non-intuitive power/status light controls on the back of the unit.
  • Lacks onboard track navigation or playback controls.
  • The official companion mobile app is poorly designed and unstable.
  • The custom wool fabric exterior can be difficult to clean compared to plastic or metal grilles.

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27/03/2017
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Vifa Oslo portable Bluetooth speaker review: A Danish delight
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soundandvision.com
20/11/2017
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Vifa Oslo Portable Wireless Speaker: Can Money Buy Love? If you want to look deeper into this speaker, please let me know if you would like me to comp...
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uk.pcmag.com
06/07/2016
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Vifa Oslo Review - PCMag UK
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avguide.ch
28/08/2017
Summary of the review
Test of 7 Bluetooth speakers with a past - avguide.ch
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