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Wowee One Slim Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Audio output power:2.00 WBattery life:10 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:120 g

Wowee One Slim 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.

6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 85% of portable speakers
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

32%

6.6

Audio

20%

5.7

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

4.4

Controls

3%

9.9

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 77%
?

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~ £70
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Wowee One Slim

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

32%

6.6

Audio

20%

5.7

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

4.4

Controls

3%

9.9

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.1
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
â–¼
<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:
Wowee One Slim 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
7.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
Audio output power
2 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 2 W which is lower than that of 98.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.3% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
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
40 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 40 Hz which is lower than that of 74.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio. 94.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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
10 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 10 hours which is shorter than that of 53.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 12.9% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
800 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 800 mAh which is smaller than that of 90.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.4% of portable speakers.
Charging time
0.5 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 0.5 hours which is shorter than that of 100% 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
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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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
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
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
120 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 120 g which is lighter than that of 97.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
10.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 10.5 cm which is shorter than that of 58.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Width
5.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 5.5 cm which is narrower than that of 97.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Depth
1.6 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 1.6 cm which is shallower than that of 100% 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
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Wowee One Slim vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 2.5 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (0.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    0.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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 a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 85 ms lower audio latency
    This portable speaker has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (0 ms vs 85 ms).
    0 ms vs 85 ms
  • 20 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (40 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    40 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 680 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (120 g vs 800 g).
    120 g vs 800 g
  • 12.6 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (5.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    5.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 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 a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 85 ms lower audio latency
    This portable speaker has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (0 ms vs 85 ms).
    0 ms vs 85 ms
  • 20 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (40 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    40 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 2.5 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (0.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    0.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 680 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (120 g vs 800 g).
    120 g vs 800 g
  • 12.6 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (5.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    5.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 6.7 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (1.6 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    1.6 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 18 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (2 W vs 20 W).
    2 W vs 20 W
  • 1,800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not support Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • 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 True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    10 hours vs 12 hours
  • 4.21x less popular
    Wowee One Slim is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 3.7% worse value for money
    Wowee One Slim offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.28 vs 7.5).
    7.28 vs 7.55
  • 18 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (2 W vs 20 W).
    2 W vs 20 W
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 2 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (90 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    90 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • Does not support Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • 1,800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    10 hours vs 12 hours
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 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.
  • 8 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2011 vs 2019).
    2011 vs 2019

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smarthouse.com.au
23/11/2011
Summary of the review
Portable WoWee One Slim Gel Audio – Gold Or Gimmick?
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cybershack.com.au
26/03/2012
Summary of the review
Review: Wowee One Slim Portable Speaker - CyberShack If you would like to explore reviews for the original Wowee One Classic or see how the Slim versi...
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cybershack.com.au
26/03/2012
Summary of the review
Review: Wowee One Slim Portable Speaker
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smarthouse.com.au
23/11/2011
Summary of the review
Portable WOWee One Slim Gel Audio – Gold or Gimmick?
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smarthouse.com.au
23/11/2011
Summary of the review
Portable WoWee One Slim Gel Audio – Gold Or Gimmick?
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cybershack.com.au
26/03/2012
Summary of the review
Review: Wowee One Slim Portable Speaker - CyberShack
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Wowee One Slim

  • Impressive bass response relative to its ultra-compact size.
  • Highly pocketable and slim design, making it exceptionally portable.
  • Good overall volume and can fill a room when placed on a proper surface.
  • Reliable battery life, offering up to 10 hours of playback time.
  • Solid build quality and a tough, durable feel.
  • Easy plug-and-play functionality via the standard 3.5mm audio jack.

What customers don't like about Wowee One Slim

  • Sound quality depends heavily on finding the right hollow or flat surface.
  • Mid and high frequencies can sound tinny, scratchy, or unbalanced.
  • Prone to excessive vibrations or rattling on certain surfaces.
  • Higher retail price point compared to similar portable alternatives of its time.
  • Lacks extensive built-in audio controls or wireless Bluetooth functionality in the base Slim model.

Verdict

The Wowee One Slim is an ultra-portable tabletop speaker measuring 55 x 105 x 16 mm and weighing 120 grams, equipped with a Class-D amplifier delivering 2W RMS output power and a 40Hz to 20kHz frequency range. It features a unique hybrid audio setup that pairs a conventional cone tweeter for mid-to-high frequencies with a patented Gel Audio driver, which uses surface-vibration technology to turn flat surfaces like tables or glass into subwoofers for amplified, warm bass. Main pros include its highly pocketable design, convenient 3.5mm auxiliary connectivity for wide device compatibility, and up to 10 hours of playback from its built-in 3.7V rechargeable lithium-ion battery. However, notable cons include excessive chassis vibration and audio distortion at maximum volumes, a complete lack of physical volume or power controls on the device itself, and an issue where the battery drains if the audio cable remains plugged in while inactive.

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