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Yandex Station Mini Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Audio output power:10.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:260 g

Yandex Station Mini 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 73% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 73% 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%

9.7

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 63% of models
Score components

32%

5.1

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

5.7

Durability

16%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

7.3

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

6.7

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 63%
?

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~ £150
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Yandex Station Mini

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 63% of models
Score components:

32%

5.1

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

5.7

Durability

16%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

7.3

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

6.7

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:
Yandex Station Mini 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
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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%

9.7

Price

7.4
Audio output power
10 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 10 W which is lower than that of 66.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
38 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 38 mm which is smaller than that of 89.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
6 dB
Market range: <3 dB – >6 dB
This portable speaker has a frequency response tolerance of 6 dB which is higher than that of 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 16.7% of portable speakers.
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
5
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP
Bluetooth LE Audio
?
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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.
Rechargeable operation requires an optional or separately sold battery accessory.
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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
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
?
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
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
260 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 260 g which is lighter than that of 83.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
5.4 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 5.4 cm which is shorter than that of 91.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Width
9.7 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 9.7 cm which is narrower than that of 76% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
5.4 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 5.4 cm which is shallower than that of 79.1% 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
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
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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Yandex Station Mini 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.
    Wi-Fi is supported, but no dedicated hardware toggle is specified.
  • 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 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.
  • 540 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (260 g vs 800 g).
    260 g vs 800 g
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 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 firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 7 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    5.4 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker 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.
  • 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.
  • Wi-Fi standard detailed
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), while the average portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 540 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (260 g vs 800 g).
    260 g vs 800 g
  • 7 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    5.4 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 8.4 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (9.7 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    9.7 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 2.9 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (5.4 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    5.4 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 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.
  • 3 dB wider frequency-response tolerance
    This portable speaker has a wider frequency-response tolerance than the average portable speaker (6 dB vs 3 dB).
    6 dB vs 3 dB
  • 12 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (38 mm vs 50 mm).
    38 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
    Rechargeable operation requires an optional or separately sold battery accessory.
  • 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 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 10 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20 W).
    10 W vs 20 W
  • 4.21x less popular
    Yandex Station Mini is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 2.6% worse value for money
    Yandex Station Mini offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.36 vs 7.5).
    7.36 vs 7.55
  • 66.7% more expensive
    Yandex Station Mini is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£150 vs £90).
    £150 vs £90
  • 3 dB wider frequency-response tolerance
    This portable speaker has a wider frequency-response tolerance than the average portable speaker (6 dB vs 3 dB).
    6 dB vs 3 dB
  • 12 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (38 mm vs 50 mm).
    38 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 10 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20 W).
    10 W vs 20 W
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 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.
    Rechargeable operation requires an optional or separately sold battery accessory.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.

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What customers like about Yandex Station Mini

  • Compact and space-saving design that fits well in any room
  • Clear sound quality and decent volume output for its small size
  • Highly responsive 'Alice' voice assistant that accurately catches commands
  • Features a clear LED display for time, timers, and weather updates
  • Seamless integration with smart home ecosystems and devices
  • Includes a 3.5mm AUX audio jack output to connect external sound systems

What customers don't like about Yandex Station Mini

  • Lacks rich bass frequencies and deep punch due to speaker size limitations
  • Highly dependent on an ongoing paid Yandex subscription to stream music
  • Primarily intended as a plug-in smart home assistant rather than a true portable battery-powered speaker
  • Voice assistant features and specific services are heavily optimized only for Russian-speaking users

Verdict

The Yandex Station Mini is a ultra-compact smart speaker powered by the Alice voice assistant, delivering 10W of audio output (upgraded from the original 3W model) alongside an array of four microphones for voice recognition. Key characteristics include modern Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, physical top-mounted control buttons, an integrated LED matrix display for showing the time or weather, and a built-in 3.5mm AUX input to output audio to larger sound systems. Proponents highlight its reliable voice commands, seamless smart home ecosystem integration, consistent volume steps, and space-saving footprint as major pros. However, notable cons include an inherent lack of deep bass or rich low-end tonal balance due to its small driver size, occasional micro-lag or high Bluetooth latency when syncing with video playback, and a dependence on a constant mains power source or paid modular magnetic battery attachments for true outdoor portability.

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