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Yamaha TSX-140 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£370Audio output power:30.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:3200 g

Yamaha TSX-140 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 77% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 77% of portable speakers
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 93% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
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 67% of models
Score components

32%

6.2

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

5.6

Durability

16%

6.5

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Controls

3%

5.8

Design

3%

5.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 67%
?

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
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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~ £370
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Yamaha TSX-140

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 67% of models
Score components:

32%

6.2

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

5.6

Durability

16%

6.5

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Controls

3%

5.8

Design

3%

5.0

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-140 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
7.0/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

7.0
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
80 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 80 mm which is larger than that of 83.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 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
100 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 100 Hz which is higher than that of 82.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% 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.
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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
top; front
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
?
Remote control
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% 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
3,200 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 3,200 g which is heavier than that of 81.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% 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
39.9 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 39.9 cm which is wider than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
13.7 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 13.7 cm which is deeper than that of 74.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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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Yamaha TSX-140 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 30 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (80 mm vs 50 mm).
    80 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.
  • 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 power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 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.
  • 30 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (80 mm vs 50 mm).
    80 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
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust 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 %
  • 40 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    100 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 4.11x more expensive
    Yamaha TSX-140 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£370 vs £90).
    £370 vs £90
  • 8.4% worse value for money
    Yamaha TSX-140 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.96 vs 7.5).
    6.96 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Yamaha TSX-140 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % vs 1 %
  • 40 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    100 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (10 °C vs 0 °C).
    10 °C vs 0 °C
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
    35 °C vs 40 °C
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 2,400 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,200 g vs 800 g).
    3,200 g vs 800 g
  • 21.8 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (39.9 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    39.9 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 5.4 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (13.7 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    13.7 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
  • 9 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2010 vs 2019).
    2010 vs 2019

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

H
hardwarezone.com.sg
01/11/2011
Summary of the review
Yamaha TSX-140 Desktop Audio System - A Good All-Rounder
C
connect.de
08/04/2011
Summary of the review
Under review: Yamaha TSX-140 iPod dock
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connect.de
08/04/2011
Summary of the review
Datasheet: Yamaha TSX-140
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Yamaha TSX-140

  • Excellent sound quality with clean, crisp playback and a wide stereo field.
  • IntelliAlarm system effectively provides a gentle, gradual wake-up process.
  • Versatile audio sources including an iPod/iPhone dock, USB playback, and FM/AM radio.
  • Stylish, compact, and retro-inspired design with a solid build quality.
  • Convenient automatic brightness sensor that adjusts LED displays to ambient light.

What customers don't like about Yamaha TSX-140

  • Lacks modern built-in wireless connectivity such as standard Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
  • No built-in rechargeable battery, requiring it to remain plugged into a wall outlet.
  • Relatively heavy and bulky compared to newer, truly portable modern speakers.
  • The legacy 30-pin Apple dock requires adapters for newer iPhone/iPod models.

Verdict

The Yamaha TSX-140 is a compact 2.0-channel desktop audio system measuring 400 x 136 x 181 mm and weighing 3200 g, delivering a total RMS rated power of 30 W (15W + 15W) through twin 3.1-inch full-range ported bass-reflex speakers and integrated digital amplifiers. Main characteristics include a built-in slot-in CD player, an AM/FM radio tuner with 10 station presets, a USB 2.0 port for MP3/WMA playback, a 3.5 mm auxiliary input, an auto-dimming LED display with an ambient brightness sensor, and a dedicated 30-pin Apple dock for legacy iPod and iPhone models. The primary pros are its lossless fully digital audio domain processing featuring Yamaha's Concert Quality Sound, a wider soundstage powered by Extended Stereo DSP, a unique stress-free IntelliAlarm system, and a mini-USB B port that allows computer-syncing directly through the unit. However, the system suffers from major cons, including a complete lack of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for modern wireless streaming, reliance on an outdated Apple docking connector, and an accompanying physical remote control that users report is stiff and physically difficult to press.

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