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Vizio Smartcast Crave 360 SP50 D5 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Audio output power:36.00 WBattery life:8 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.1Weight:?

Vizio Smartcast Crave 360 SP50 D5 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.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 57% 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%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

32%

6.4

Audio

20%

6.5

Battery

18%

5.9

Durability

16%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

7.5

Controls

3%

7.7

Design

3%

8.1

Smart features

â–²Better than 52%
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £90
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Vizio Smartcast Crave 360 SP50 D5

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 52% of models
Score components:

32%

6.4

Audio

20%

6.5

Battery

18%

5.9

Durability

16%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

7.5

Controls

3%

7.7

Design

3%

8.1

Smart features

6.6
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Vizio Smartcast Crave 360 SP50 D5 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
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%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
Audio output power
36 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 36 W which is higher than that of 69.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
38 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 38 mm which is smaller than that of 89.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
5
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 5 drivers, which is more than 93.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 3.1% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
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
4.1
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.1 which is older than that of 71.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
30 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 30 m which is longer than that of 85.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
?
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Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker 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
2,600 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh which is larger than that of 49% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.4% of portable speakers.
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
36 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 36 W which is higher than that of 92.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% 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
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% 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
yes
This portable speaker resists accidental impacts. 67.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top; 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
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
?
Height
?
Width
12.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 12.5 cm which is narrower than that of 67.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
12.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 12.5 cm which is deeper than that of 70.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% 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
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% 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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Vizio Smartcast Crave 360 SP50 D5 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    30 m vs 10 m
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 26 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (36 W vs 10 W).
    36 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 16 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (36 W vs 20 W).
    36 W vs 20 W
  • 3 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (95 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    95 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    30 m vs 10 m
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 26 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (36 W vs 10 W).
    36 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • 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.
  • 2 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • 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.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    This portable speaker supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
    Supports synchronized multi-room playback.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 12 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (38 mm vs 50 mm).
    38 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker 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.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 4.21x less popular
    Vizio Smartcast Crave 360 SP50 D5 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
  • 12 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (38 mm vs 50 mm).
    38 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 12 mm smaller built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a smaller built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (89 mm vs 101 mm).
    89 mm vs 101 mm
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker 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.
  • 0.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 vs 5
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
    35 °C vs 40 °C
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 4.2 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (12.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    12.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 3 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    2016 vs 2019

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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androidpolice.com
10/01/2017
Summary of the review
Vizio SmartCast Crave 360 review: An admirable stab at a portable Google Cast speaker
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techhive.com
21/02/2017
Summary of the review
Vizio SmartCast Crave 360 speaker review: Great features, but mediocre sound
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consumerreports.org
01/10/2016
Summary of the review
Vizio Crave 360 (SP50-D5) Wireless & Bluetooth Speaker Test Result If you need any additional performance comparisons with other 360-degree wireless a...

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Vizio Smartcast Crave 360 SP50 D5

  • Convenient room-to-room portability thanks to the included wireless charging base
  • Immersive omnidirectional 360-degree sound distribution
  • Strong wireless flexibility with built-in dual Wi-Fi (Chromecast) and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Clean aesthetic design featuring a minimalist glass touch-control dial on top
  • Impressive maximum volume output and strong bass response relative to its size

What customers don't like about Vizio Smartcast Crave 360 SP50 D5

  • Unreliable companion software with frequent connectivity bugs or synchronization drops when grouping multiple speakers
  • Annoying automatic input switching defaults that prioritize paired Bluetooth devices over the active Chromecast stream
  • Subpar battery life that often falls short of the manufacturer's claimed 8 hours
  • Noticeable sound distortion when pushing the audio past 75% volume
  • The charging base utilizes a non-detachable power cord which complicates replacement if it gets damaged

Verdict

The Vizio SmartCast Crave 360 (SP50-D5) is a cylindrical 2.1-channel portable wireless speaker measuring 10.04 by 4.92 inches and weighing 5 lbs. It features four 1.5-inch full-range drivers and an integrated 3.5-inch sealed subwoofer that deliver up to 95 dB of 360-degree omnidirectional sound with a frequency response of 50 Hz to 20 kHz. Key pros include its versatile connectivity options via 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and an Ethernet port, alongside a convenient glass touch dial, built-in Google Cast (Chromecast) for seamless multi-room pairing, a premium leather carrying strap, and an included wireless charging dock that powers its built-in lithium-ion battery for up to 8 hours of continuous playback. However, prominent cons include a lack of an auxiliary (AUX) input, no native microphone for hands-free speakerphone functionality, absence of a dedicated sleep mode for preserving battery, and a tendency for the audio to experience minor distortion at maximum volume levels.

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