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Vifa Stockholm Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,140Audio output power:?Battery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.0Weight:9800 g

Vifa Stockholm 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.

7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 78% of portable speakers
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

4.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 98%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

32%

7.8

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

7.5

Connectivity

8%

9.1

Controls

3%

3.2

Design

3%

7.4

Smart features

â–²Better than 86%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,140
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Vifa Stockholm

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

32%

7.8

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

7.5

Connectivity

8%

9.1

Controls

3%

3.2

Design

3%

7.4

Smart features

7.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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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Popularity:
Vifa Stockholm has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 59.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

4.5

Price

6.4
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
8
This portable speaker has 8 drivers, which is more than 99.4% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 0.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
3 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
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
4
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
?
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
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
?
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
front; rear
Touchscreen
?
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
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
?
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Weight
9,800 g
This portable speaker weighs 9,800 g which is heavier than that of 95.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Height
21.5 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 21.5 cm which is taller than that of 81.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
110 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 110 cm which is wider than that of 99.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
10 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 10 cm which is deeper than that of 60.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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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
OTA; App
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
yes
This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect. 89.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Vifa Stockholm vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 6 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (8 vs 2).
    8 vs 2
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 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.
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    This portable speaker claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • 6 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (8 vs 2).
    8 vs 2
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    This portable speaker claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • 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.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 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.
  • Has a programmable button
    This portable speaker has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
    Has a user-programmable physical button.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • 9,000 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (9,800 g vs 800 g).
    9,800 g vs 800 g
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (10 °C vs 0 °C).
    10 °C vs 0 °C
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 12.67x more expensive
    Vifa Stockholm is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£1,140 vs £90).
    £1,140 vs £90
  • 17.9% worse value for money
    Vifa Stockholm offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.4 vs 7.5).
    6.4 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Vifa Stockholm is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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 have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (10 °C vs 0 °C).
    10 °C vs 0 °C
  • 9,000 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (9,800 g vs 800 g).
    9,800 g vs 800 g
  • 91.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (110 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    110 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 9.1 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (21.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    21.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 1.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (10 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    10 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 5 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).
    2014 vs 2019

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Expert reviews

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totallywired.nz
03/10/2018
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macwelt.de
21/08/2019
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lydogbilde.no
04/12/2015
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totallywired.nz
03/10/2018
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fwd.nl
02/12/2018
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Vifa Stockholm

  • Premium Nordic aesthetics featuring high-quality Kvadrat woven wool fabric
  • Excellent, well-balanced sound with crystal-clear highs and detailed mid-range
  • Wide soundstage that accurately separates vocals and instruments
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth with aptX support, Wi-Fi, and AUX input
  • Multi-room functionality allows linking multiple speakers for a true surround sound experience
  • Comes with a sturdy, high-quality solid zinc remote control
  • Can be wall-mounted or placed flexibly on a surface

What customers don't like about Vifa Stockholm

  • Extremely expensive price point compared to standard bluetooth speakers
  • Lacks an official IP rating, meaning it has no protection against water, rain, or dust
  • The fabric grill is difficult to clean compared to plastic or metal grilles
  • Some users report a lack of deep, heavy bass necessary for live rock records or booming tracks
  • The official companion app can be clunky, buggy, or difficult to pair with
  • No built-in physical equalizer controls on the speaker body to manually fine-tune the sound profile

Verdict

The Vifa Stockholm is a premium wireless speaker and soundbar featuring an authentic Nordic design with a die-cast aluminum frame and custom-made Kvadrat textile grilles. It delivers a high-performance stereo audio experience through an eight-driver configuration, which includes two 28mm soft dome tweeters, two 80mm aluminum midrange units, and four 100mm mechanically force-balanced woofers supported by four passive radiators, providing a frequency response of 42Hz to 20kHz. Its primary advantages are outstanding, distortion-free sound quality optimized by a built-in DSP, a multi-room VifaHOME setup, and robust wireless connectivity including Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth aptX HD, Apple AirPlay, and DLNA. However, its notable drawbacks include a lack of a built-in rechargeable battery, requiring continuous main AC power, an heavy weight of 9.8 kg that limits true on-the-go portability despite its travel bag, and a lack of modern physical inputs like HDMI for seamless TV integration.

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