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VQ Hepburn Alexa Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Audio output power:20.00 WBattery life:8 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:1800 g

VQ Hepburn Alexa 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.

VQ Hepburn Alexa
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–²Better than 71% of portable speakers
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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 76% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 76%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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 74% of models
Score components

32%

6.9

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

5.9

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Controls

3%

7.2

Design

3%

8.5

Smart features

â–²Better than 74%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 82%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker VQ Hepburn Alexa

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

32%

6.9

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

5.9

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Controls

3%

7.2

Design

3%

8.5

Smart features

6.9
User score
User score
7.5/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
5.0/ 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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â–² Better than 55% of models
Popularity:
VQ Hepburn Alexa has a popularity score of 5 points, which is higher than 54.6% of products in this category.
5.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 76% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.9
Audio output power
20 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 20 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
70 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 70 mm which is larger than that of 73.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.1% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% 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
4.2
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
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
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
6,600 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 6,600 mAh which is larger than that of 90% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% 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
?
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
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
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
?
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Weight
1,800 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 1,800 g which is heavier than that of 69.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Height
16.6 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 16.6 cm which is taller than that of 63.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Width
31.4 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 31.4 cm which is wider than that of 82.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
9.4 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 9.4 cm which is deeper than that of 57.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
Amazon Alexa
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
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
yes
This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect. 89.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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VQ Hepburn Alexa vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 4,000 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (6,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    6,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 3 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • 20 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (70 mm vs 50 mm).
    70 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 20 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (70 mm vs 50 mm).
    70 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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 beamforming microphones
    This portable speaker has beamforming microphones, while the average portable speaker does not have beamforming microphones.
    Uses beamforming microphone technology.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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.
  • 4,000 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (6,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    6,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 3 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • 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.
  • Has a hardware microphone mute switch
    This portable speaker has a hardware microphone mute switch, while the average portable speaker does not have a hardware microphone mute switch.
    Has a physical microphone mute control.
  • 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 sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • 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 Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • 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.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 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
  • 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 support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 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
  • 1,000 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,800 g vs 800 g).
    1,800 g vs 800 g
  • 13.3 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (31.4 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    31.4 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 6.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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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    VQ Hepburn Alexa
    the average portable speaker
    VQ Hepburn Alexa has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.51 vs 8).
    7.51 vs 8
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 1,000 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,800 g vs 800 g).
    1,800 g vs 800 g
  • 13.3 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (31.4 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    31.4 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.2 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (16.6 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    16.6 cm vs 12.4 cm

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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trustedreviews.com
04/02/2025
Summary of the review
VQ Hepburn Voice Review - Trusted Reviews
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belfasttelegraph.co.uk
24/09/2024
Summary of the review
Hepburn Voice review: Smart speaker may be kitsch but looks are not the sole appeal
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walesonline.co.uk
10/08/2024
Summary of the review
Tech review: Cath Kidston Hepburn VoiceGo to product viewer dialogue for this item.'s is the most stylish way to get Alexa in your home

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about VQ Hepburn Alexa

  • Distinctive vintage aesthetic and premium leatherette casing
  • Seamless Amazon Alexa integration for hands-free smart home and music voice control
  • Versatile multi-mode connectivity options including Bluetooth and a 3.5mm AUX-in port
  • Useful extra features such as a built-in USB port to charge smartphones or tablets
  • True stereo separation and room-filling sound driven by dual 10W speakers
  • Convenient physical controls including an tactile volume dial

What customers don't like about VQ Hepburn Alexa

  • Acoustic limitations with notable distortion at higher volumes and an overall lack of detail and clarity
  • Disappointing and muddy bass response that fails to impress audiophiles
  • Relatively heavy and bulky design compared to contemporary ultra-portable wireless speakers
  • Poor screen visibility with a top-mounted display layout that is difficult to see from standard viewing angles
  • Shorter battery runtime of approximately 8 hours relative to its large size and capacity

Verdict

The VQ Hepburn Voice is a vintage-styled portable smart speaker featuring built-in Amazon Alexa integration alongside Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. It delivers a total audio output power of 20 watts through dual 10W ultra-wide, full-range premium Neodymium drivers, which are further enhanced by Digital Sound Processing (DSP) technology and a user-adjustable EQ. Main advantages include its distinctive retro aesthetic wrapped in premium PU leather, a built-in 6,600mAh rechargeable battery offering up to 8 hours of standalone playtime, a physical 3.5mm aux-in port, and a handy USB charging port for external mobile devices. However, on the downside, the audio can lack deep bass, detail, and overall clarity for critical listeners, and the adjustable EQ settings have a minimal impact on improving the overall sound performance.

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