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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£240
  • Avg. price in US: ~$160
  • Audio output power: 50.00 W
  • Battery life: ?
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: 4.1
  • Weight: 2900 g

Yandex Station 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.

7.5

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

7.5

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.5

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

8.1

Audio

20.0%

7.7

Battery

18.0%

7.7

Durability

16.0%

5.9

Connectivity

8.0%

7.5

Controls

3.0%

6.8

Design

3.0%

7.4

Smart features

Very good
?

User score

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 components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.2
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    7.0

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Battery life

  • 7.6
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.9

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    15.0%

    7.0

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 8.9
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    10

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    6.9

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    7.0

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £240

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Yandex Station is a robust smart audio device featuring a comprehensive acoustic setup that includes two 15W tweeters, two 10W mid-range speakers, a 40W woofer, and a passive radiator, delivering a powerful 50W to 65W total output with a 45 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response. It integrates seven far-field microphones, an LED matrix display, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz/5 GHz), and Bluetooth 5.0 with Zigbee/Matter protocols to seamlessly act as a smart home control center driven by the 'Alice' AI voice assistant. Key advantages include impressive maximum volume levels, realistic distance rendering for speech or podcasts, and smooth, responsive voice controls. However, it requires a constant corded power network source unless fitted with an optional external battery accessory, and it struggles with unbalanced low- and high-end tones at extreme volumes alongside noticeable audio latency when syncing over Bluetooth for video playback.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Yandex Station

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

?

Controls

3.0%

?

Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

7.5
Yandex Station has a technical score of 7.46 points, which is higher than 85.6% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
Yandex Station has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.5

Overall score

40.0%

9.3

Price

8.0
Yandex Station has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 68.5% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

50.00 W
Yandex Station has an audio output power of 50.00 W which is higher than that of 75.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.3% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 50.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

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Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

3
Yandex Station has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 3.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

50.00 Hz
Yandex Station has a lowest frequency of 50.00 Hz which is lower than that of 59.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.1% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 50.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Yandex Station supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

4.1
Yandex Station 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.
Bluetooth version: 4.1.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
Yandex Station has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

A2DP; AVRCP
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Yandex Station does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

?
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

?
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

?
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

?
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Yandex Station does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Rechargeable operation requires an optional or separately sold battery accessory.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

?
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Yandex Station is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

?
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

?
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Yandex Station does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Yandex Station supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Yandex Station does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Yandex Station does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

2,900 g
Yandex Station weighs 2,900 g which is heavier than that of 78.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

23.1 cm
Yandex Station has a height of 23.1 cm which is taller than that of 84.9% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

14.1 cm
Yandex Station has a width of 14.1 cm which is narrower than that of 62.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

14.1 cm
Yandex Station has a depth of 14.1 cm which is deeper than that of 76.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

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Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Yandex Station supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

OTA
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Yandex Station does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Yandex Station does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Yandex Station vs the average portable speaker

  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Yandex Station supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    Wi-Fi is supported, but no dedicated hardware toggle is specified.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can connect to wireless local networks.
    When it matters: When direct network streaming or smart multi-room features matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Yandex Station supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 16 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Yandex Station has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (96 dB vs 80 dB).
    Signal-to-noise ratio: 96.00 dB.
    What it is: The ratio between the wanted audio signal and background noise.
    When it matters: When cleaner audio with less background noise matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 80 dB

    Yandex Station has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (96 dB vs 80 dB).96.00 dB vs 80 dB
  • 30 W more audio output power
    Yandex Station has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (50 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 50.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Yandex Station has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (50 W vs 20.00 W).50.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Yandex Station includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated low-frequency driver is included.
    When it matters: When stronger low-frequency output matters without adding separate equipment.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Yandex Station includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • 5 more adjustable EQ bands
    Yandex Station has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
    5 app eq bands.
    What it is: The number of adjustable equalizer frequency bands available in the app.
    When it matters: When fine-grained sound adjustment in the companion app matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5 bands

    Yandex Station has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).5 vs 0
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    Yandex Station 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.
    What it is: Indicates whether the microphones can reduce surrounding noise during capture.
    When it matters: When calls or voice commands must remain clear around background noise.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Yandex Station has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Yandex Station has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
    What it is: Shows whether the device uses separate left and right audio channels.
    When it matters: When true left-and-right channel playback matters without pairing a second speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Yandex Station has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Has an equalizer
    Yandex Station has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
    What it is: Shows whether the sound balance can be adjusted across frequency ranges.
    When it matters: When you want to adjust bass, midrange, or treble balance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Yandex Station has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • 16 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Yandex Station has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (96 dB vs 80 dB).
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Yandex Station includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • 30 W more audio output power
    Yandex Station has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (50 W vs 20.00 W).
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    Yandex Station has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Yandex Station has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    Yandex Station has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
  • 10 Hz deeper bass extension
    Yandex Station has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (50 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Yandex Station supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Wi-Fi standard detailed
    Yandex Station supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), while the average portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
  • Includes a power adapter
    Yandex Station includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 5 more adjustable EQ bands
    Yandex Station has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
  • Has an equalizer
    Yandex Station has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports party mode
    Yandex Station supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Yandex Station has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    Yandex Station supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Yandex Station supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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Battery
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Smart features
  • 2 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    Yandex Station has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (90 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 90.00 dB.
  • 16 mm smaller built-in subwoofer
    Yandex Station has a smaller built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (85 mm vs 101 mm).
    Built-in subwoofer diameter: 85.00 mm.
  • 0.9 Bluetooth levels older
    Yandex Station has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.1.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    Yandex Station has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Physical USB ports: 0.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    Yandex Station does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Rechargeable operation requires an optional or separately sold battery accessory.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    Yandex Station does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • Is not water resistant
    Yandex Station is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Yandex Station does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Yandex Station does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    True Wireless Stereo support could not be confirmed.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Yandex Station 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
    Yandex Station does not support auto power-off, while the average portable speaker supports auto power-off.
    No automatic inactivity-based power-off.
  • 2,100 g heavier
    Yandex Station is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,900 g vs 800 g).
  • 10.7 cm taller
    Yandex Station is taller than the average portable speaker (23.1 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 5.8 cm deeper
    Yandex Station is deeper than the average portable speaker (14.1 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • Is not water resistant
    Yandex Station is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
    What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Yandex Station is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    Yandex Station does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Rechargeable operation requires an optional or separately sold battery accessory.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
    When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Yandex Station does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Yandex Station does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
    What it is: Indicates whether two compatible speakers can form a stereo pair.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should form separate left and right channels.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Yandex Station does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Yandex Station does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    True Wireless Stereo support could not be confirmed.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports true wireless speaker-to-speaker pairing.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should pair wirelessly for stereo playback.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Yandex Station does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    Yandex Station does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
    What it is: Shows whether the remaining battery level can be displayed clearly.
    When it matters: When you want to know the remaining charge before or during use.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Yandex Station does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 0.9 Bluetooth levels older
    Yandex Station has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.1.
    What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
    When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5.0

    Yandex Station has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5.0).4.1 vs 5.0
  • 2,100 g heavier
    Yandex Station is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,900 g vs 800 g).
    What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
    When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 1000 g

    Yandex Station is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,900 g vs 800 g).2900 g vs 800 g
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    Yandex Station has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Physical USB ports: 0.
    What it is: The number of USB ports available on the speaker.
    When it matters: When several wired accessories or storage devices need USB connections.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Yandex Station has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Yandex Station?

  • Excellent, highly localized voice recognition in Russian via the Alice AI assistant.
  • Acts as a powerful central hub for smart home ecosystem and device automation.
  • Seamless integration with regional entertainment ecosystems like Yandex Music and KinoPoisk video services.
  • Unique HDMI output functionality allowing users to stream video content directly to TVs.
  • Strong maximum volume output and consistent sound level delivery.
  • Sensitive multi-microphone array that detects voice commands efficiently across a room.

What customers dislike about Yandex Station?

  • Lacks complete audio refinement, displaying a muffled treble performance.
  • Disappointing tonal balance with a noticeable lack of deep, punchy bass in party scenarios.
  • Requires a continuous mains power connection, making it non-portable due to the lack of a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Highly restricted utility outside of Russia and Russian-speaking markets.
  • Potential concerns for data privacy due to the continuous background microphone monitoring.
  • A complex setup ecosystem that may alienate users unfamiliar with smart home technology.

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05/11/2020
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