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Vifa Reykjavik Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Audio output power:?Battery life:6 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:600 g

Vifa Reykjavik 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.

Vifa Reykjavik
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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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â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

â–²Better than 52% of portable speakers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–²Better than 50%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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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â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

32%

8.1

Audio

20%

6.0

Battery

18%

5.7

Durability

16%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

5.4

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

5.1

Smart features

â–²Better than 54%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 86%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Vifa Reykjavik

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

32%

8.1

Audio

20%

6.0

Battery

18%

5.7

Durability

16%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

5.4

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

5.1

Smart features

6.6
User score
User score
7.2/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
5.5/ 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 60% of models
Popularity:
Vifa Reykjavik has a popularity score of 5.5 points, which is higher than 59.7% of products in this category.
5.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.6
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
3 dB
Market range: <3 dB – >6 dB
This portable speaker has a frequency response tolerance of 3 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
Lowest frequency
62 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 62 Hz which is higher than that of 56.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% 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
4.2
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
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
?
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
5 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IPX4
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
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
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
rear
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
600 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 600 g which is lighter than that of 58.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% 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
13.9 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 13.9 cm which is narrower than that of 64.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
6.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 6.5 cm which is shallower than that of 68.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.4% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
USB
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Vifa Reykjavik vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This portable speaker supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • 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.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 1 more microphones
    This portable speaker has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 1 more microphones
    This portable speaker has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This portable speaker supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • 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.
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 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
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 10.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    Vifa Reykjavik
    the average portable speaker
    Vifa Reykjavik has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.24 vs 8).
    7.24 vs 8
  • 10.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    Vifa Reykjavik
    the average portable speaker
    Vifa Reykjavik has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.24 vs 8).
    7.24 vs 8
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Vifa Reykjavik is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£160 vs £90).
    £160 vs £90
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 2 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (62 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    62 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 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
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 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.

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

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whathifi.com
09/03/2018
Summary of the review
Vifa Reykjavik review | What Hi-Fi?
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slinkystudio.info
13/05/2018
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vifa Reykjavik Speaker Review: Immerse in 360° Nordic Charm
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avguide.ch
08/09/2018
Summary of the review
The Hottest Bluetooth Speakers of the Year
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avguide.ch
07/09/2018
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Elegant Mini Speaker: Vifa Reykjavik
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medium.com
18/06/2021
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Vifa Reykjavik: the 360-degree speaker of subtleties
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afdigitale.it
11/03/2018
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Vifa Reykjavik: The Bluetooth Speaker with a Nordic Touch
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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 Vifa Reykjavik

  • Natural and fatigue-free audio playback suitable for extended listening sessions
  • Impressive 360-degree omnidirectional sound projection and wide soundstage for its size
  • Exceptionally clear, high-resolution mid-range and crisp treble frequencies
  • Elegant, compact Scandinavian aesthetic featuring premium materials like Kvadrat wool and anodised aluminium
  • Seamless dual-pairing capabilities to configure two units into a true wireless stereo system
  • Highly reliable battery performance that retains its charge during long idle periods
  • Convenient, highly portable pebble-like shape complete with an integrated leather carrying strap

What customers don't like about Vifa Reykjavik

  • Noticeable roll-off and lack of punchy sub-bass frequencies on the initial stock firmware
  • Firmware updates to enhance bass performance can only be executed using a Windows computer
  • Noticeable audio-to-video synchronization lag when paired in stereo mode during video playback
  • Relatively high price tag compared to rugged outdoor portable speakers with similar functionality
  • Complete lack of a standard waterproof or weatherised IP rating for environmental protection
  • Absence of smart home features, voice assistants, or dedicated mobile application EQ customisation
  • Audio can feel weak or thin when deployed in large, open outdoor environments at maximum volume

Verdict

The Vifa Reykjavik is an ultra-compact, pebble-shaped portable Bluetooth speaker measuring 65 mm in height, 139 mm in diameter, and weighing 0.6 kg, crafted with premium anodized aluminum and custom Kvadrat textile. It features a 3-channel digital amplifier with a DSP crossover driving a 3-driver setup—consisting of two 19 mm fabric dome tweeters and one 88 mm aluminum cone woofer—to deliver a precise, omnidirectional 360-degree soundstage with a frequency response of 62 Hz to 20 kHz. Main advantages include a rich, spacious audio profile, stereo-pairing capabilities with a second unit, dual noise-canceling microphones for speakerphone use, and versatile connectivity including a 3.5 mm AUX input, USB playback, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. However, significant cons include its basic IPX4 splash resistance which limits rugged outdoor use, a higher price point compared to feature-rich competitors, and a lack of smart assistant integration or native smartphone app customization.

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