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Yamaha TSX-112 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Audio output power:30.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:5100 g

Yamaha TSX-112 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.

6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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 78% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 78% 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%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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 68% of models
Score components

32%

6.4

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

5.4

Controls

3%

4.4

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 68%
?

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 Yamaha TSX-112

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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 68% of models
Score components:

32%

6.4

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

5.4

Controls

3%

4.4

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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:
Yamaha TSX-112 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
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
Audio output power
30 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 30 W which is higher than that of 62% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
110 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 110 mm which is larger than that of 91.7% 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
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
?
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.
Uses replaceable disposable batteries rather than a built-in rechargeable 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
?
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
top; front
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
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
?
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Weight
5,100 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 5,100 g which is heavier than that of 89.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
18.1 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 18.1 cm which is taller than that of 69.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
45.7 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 45.7 cm which is wider than that of 96.4% of portable speakers.
Depth
17.4 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 17.4 cm which is deeper than that of 85.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% 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.
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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Yamaha TSX-112 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 60 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (110 mm vs 50 mm).
    110 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 a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 10 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (30 W vs 20 W).
    30 W vs 20 W
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 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.
  • 60 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (110 mm vs 50 mm).
    110 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.
  • 10 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (30 W vs 20 W).
    30 W vs 20 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 remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 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.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % vs 1 %
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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 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.
    Uses replaceable disposable batteries rather than a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 4,300 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (5,100 g vs 800 g).
    5,100 g vs 800 g
  • 4.21x less popular
    Yamaha TSX-112 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 2.2% worse value for money
    Yamaha TSX-112 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.38 vs 7.5).
    7.38 vs 7.55
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % vs 1 %
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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 Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • 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.
    Uses replaceable disposable batteries rather than a built-in rechargeable 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 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 stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 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.
  • 4,300 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (5,100 g vs 800 g).
    5,100 g vs 800 g
  • 27.6 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (45.7 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    45.7 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 9.1 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (17.4 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    17.4 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 5.7 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (18.1 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    18.1 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 8 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2011 vs 2019).
    2011 vs 2019

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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parentesis.com
14/06/2012
Summary of the review
Yamaha TSX-112 Micro Component System
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Yamaha TSX-112

  • Impressive volume output capable of filling large rooms
  • Excellent sound quality with deep bass and crisp treble
  • Sturdy build quality featuring a solid wood MDF cabinet and metal front panel
  • Highly versatile with multiple input sources including CD, iPod dock, USB, radio, and AUX
  • Distinctive, modern visual design available in multiple vibrant colors
  • Convenient built-in alarm clock function with customizable wake-up audio options

What customers don't like about Yamaha TSX-112

  • Off-axis sound performance deteriorates significantly when listening from an angle
  • Lacks modern wireless connectivity options such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi streaming
  • Heavy and bulky design (approx. 5 kg) limits its portability compared to standard mobile speakers
  • The legacy 30-pin Apple dock is outdated and incompatible with modern iPhone models without adapters

Verdict

The Yamaha TSX-112 is an all-in-one desktop audio system featuring a wood cabinet and a metal front panel designed to minimize vibration. It delivers 30W RMS rated power through its 2.0-channel configuration with 110mm drivers and a bass reflex system. The unit offers multiple playback options, including an integrated top-loading CD player, a 30-station preset DAB/FM radio tuner, a USB Type-A port, a 3.5mm AUX input, and a legacy 30-pin Apple dock for older iPhones and iPods. Key advantages include its powerful and clear low-end sound profile, vibrant multi-color availability, and a built-in customizable alarm clock. However, a major downside is the total lack of modern Bluetooth or wireless connectivity, along with its reliance on an outdated Apple proprietary docking connector.

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