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Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 Review | 130 Data compared

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

6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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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–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 52% of portable speakers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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 62% of models
Score components

32%

7.5

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

6.5

Connectivity

8%

7.8

Controls

3%

4.0

Design

3%

6.6

Smart features

â–²Better than 62%
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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~ £330
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
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 62% of models
Score components:

32%

7.5

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

6.5

Connectivity

8%

7.8

Controls

3%

4.0

Design

3%

6.6

Smart features

6.7
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 Pro SP70 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
7.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

7.4
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
50 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 50 mm which is larger than that of 43.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10.2% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% 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
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
?
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
?
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
?
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
6,350 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 6,350 g which is heavier than that of 91.8% of portable speakers.
Height
?
Width
46.812 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 46.812 cm which is wider than that of 96.8% 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
none
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware update method
?
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 Pro SP70 D5 vs the average portable speaker

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  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 10 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (102 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    102 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 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 Chromecast built-in
    This portable speaker has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 10 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (102 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    102 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 32 mm larger built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a larger built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (133 mm vs 101 mm).
    133 mm vs 101 mm
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    This portable speaker has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 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.
  • 5,550 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (6,350 g vs 800 g).
    6,350 g vs 800 g
  • 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 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.
  • 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
  • 3.67x more expensive
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£330 vs £90).
    £330 vs £90
  • 4.21x less popular
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 2.6% worse value for money
    Vizio Smartcast Crave Pro SP70 D5 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.36 vs 7.5).
    7.36 vs 7.55
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support auto power-off
    This portable speaker 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
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (6,350 g vs 800 g).
    6,350 g vs 800 g
  • 28.71 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (46.8 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    46.812 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 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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Third-party reviews

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 don't like 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.

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.

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