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  • Avg. price: ~£330
  • Audio output power: ?
  • Battery life: ?
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: 4.1
  • Weight: 6350 g

Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 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.

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%

7.2

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.2

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%

8.0

Audio

20.0%

7.5

Battery

18.0%

6.0

Durability

16.0%

6.7

Connectivity

8.0%

8.0

Controls

3.0%

4.2

Design

3.0%

6.6

Smart features

Very good
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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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 5.4
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    3.1

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Battery life

  • 7.6
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    15.0%

    3.1

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 8.6
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    10

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    3.1

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £330

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Vizio SmartCast Crave Pro SP70-D5 is a 2.1-channel wireless home audio speaker featuring two 2-inch full-range drivers and two 5.25-inch integrated subwoofers that deliver a frequency response of 40 Hz to 20 kHz and a maximum sound pressure level of 102 dB with under 1% total harmonic distortion. Main pros include its premium aluminum build, multi-room Wi-Fi capability, and dual integration of both Bluetooth 4.1 and built-in Chromecast for seamless streaming via the SmartCast app. However, notable cons include its lack of a built-in battery—requiring it to remain tethered via a non-detachable power cord—the inability to cast audio from video streaming apps, and a heavy low-end focus that can occasionally result in a muddy sound profile.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5

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%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

?

Controls

3.0%

?

Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

7.2
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has a technical score of 7.2 points, which is higher than 71.8% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% 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%

8.8

Price

7.7
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 40.7% 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
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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

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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
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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

4.1
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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.
Bluetooth version: 4.1.
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

10.00 m
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
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
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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

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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

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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

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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

no
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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
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+

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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
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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

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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
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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

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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
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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

no
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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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

6,350 g
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 weighs 6,350 g which is heavier than that of 91.8% 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

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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

46.812 cm
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has a width of 46.812 cm which is wider than that of 96.8% 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

12.5 cm
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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
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

no
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No supported user-accessible firmware update path.
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

yes
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct 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
Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support the native Connect protocol.
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Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 vs the average portable speaker

  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can connect to wireless local networks.
    When it matters: When direct network streaming or smart multi-room features matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).4 vs 2
  • 10 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (102 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 102.00 dB.
    What it is: The maximum acoustic loudness the speaker can produce.
    When it matters: When the speaker must play loudly in a large or outdoor space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 90 dB SPL

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (102 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).102.00 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated low-frequency driver is included.
    When it matters: When stronger low-frequency output matters without adding separate equipment.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
    Supports Chromecast built-in.
    What it is: Shows whether Chromecast is integrated for direct casting.
    When it matters: When direct casting from compatible apps matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Has an equalizer
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports party mode
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
    What it is: Indicates whether multiple speakers can play the same audio together.
    When it matters: When several compatible speakers should play together.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
  • 10 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (102 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 32 mm larger built-in subwoofer
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has a larger built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (133 mm vs 101 mm).
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Has an equalizer
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports party mode
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Supports playback mute
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
  • Supports voice assistants
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.

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  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.1.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • Is not water resistant
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not support auto power-off
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 does not support auto power-off, while the average portable speaker supports auto power-off.
    No automatic inactivity-based power-off.
  • 5,550 g heavier
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 is heavier than the average portable speaker (6,350 g vs 800 g).
  • 28.71 cm wider
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 is wider than the average portable speaker (46.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 4.2 cm deeper
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 is deeper than the average portable speaker (12.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 3 older
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2016.
  • Is not water resistant
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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.
    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

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • 5,550 g heavier
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 is heavier than the average portable speaker (6,350 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

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 is heavier than the average portable speaker (6,350 g vs 800 g).6350 g vs 800 g
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
    What it is: Shows whether passive radiators are used to reinforce bass output.
    When it matters: When enhanced bass response from a compact enclosure matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 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.
    What it is: Indicates whether a standard 3.5 mm analog audio socket is present.
    When it matters: When you need a reliable wired analog audio connection.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
    What it is: Indicates whether two compatible speakers can form a stereo pair.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should form separate left and right channels.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
    What it is: Shows whether the remaining battery level can be displayed clearly.
    When it matters: When you want to know the remaining charge before or during use.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 0.9 Bluetooth levels older
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.1.
    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

    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5.0).4.1 vs 5.0
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What customers like about Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5?

  • Excellent audio quality with warm, full, and clear mids and highs.
  • Powerful room-filling volume capable of reaching up to 102 dB.
  • Deep, strong bass performance provided by the integrated dual subwoofers.
  • Premium industrial design with a satin aluminum finish and woven cloth look.
  • Versatile connectivity options supporting both Bluetooth and Chromecast built-in.
  • Multi-room audio capabilities that integrate easily via Wi-Fi.

What customers dislike about Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5?

  • Frequent connectivity issues, including dropped Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections.
  • Lacks portability due to being heavy (13 lbs) and not having a built-in battery.
  • The power cord is permanently attached and cannot be removed.
  • Integrated bass drivers can sometimes overpower the front audio, causing a muddy low-end.
  • The required Vizio SmartCast smartphone app lacks advanced equalizer fine-tuning.
  • Inability to cast audio from video streaming platforms like YouTube or Netflix.

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