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Zebronics Zeb Zappy Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Audio output power:?Battery life:3 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:70 g

Zebronics Zeb Zappy 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.

6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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 79% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 79% 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%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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 70% of models
Score components

32%

7.9

Audio

20%

4.3

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

4.1

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

4.7

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 70%
?

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~ £9
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Zebronics Zeb Zappy

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

32%

7.9

Audio

20%

4.3

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

4.1

Controls

3%

9.5

Design

3%

4.7

Smart features

6.2
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:
Zebronics Zeb Zappy 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%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
?
Frequency response tolerance
?
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
4.2
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
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
3 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 98.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
750 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 750 mAh which is smaller than that of 93.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
5 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% of portable speakers.
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
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% 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
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
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
?
Touchscreen
?
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
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
70 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 70 g which is lighter than that of 98.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Height
2.3 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 2.3 cm which is shorter than that of 99.7% of portable speakers.
Width
9.3 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 9.3 cm which is narrower than that of 78.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
2.3 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 2.3 cm which is shallower than that of 99% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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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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Zebronics Zeb Zappy vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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.
  • 730 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (70 g vs 800 g).
    70 g vs 800 g
  • 10.1 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (2.3 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    2.3 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 6 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (2.3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    2.3 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 10x cheaper
    Zebronics Zeb Zappy is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • 8.8 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (9.3 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    9.3 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 10x cheaper
    Zebronics Zeb Zappy is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • 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.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 730 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (70 g vs 800 g).
    70 g vs 800 g
  • 10.1 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (2.3 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    2.3 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 6 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (2.3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    2.3 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 8.8 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (9.3 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    9.3 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 9 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (3 hours vs 12 hours).
    3 hours vs 12 hours
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1,850 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (750 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    750 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 True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 4.21x less popular
    Zebronics Zeb Zappy is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 4.21x less popular
    Zebronics Zeb Zappy is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 2.5% worse value for money
    Zebronics Zeb Zappy offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.36 vs 7.5).
    7.36 vs 7.55
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 9 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (3 hours vs 12 hours).
    3 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1,850 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (750 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    750 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust 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.

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What customers like about Zebronics Zeb Zappy

  • Extremely compact and lightweight layout making it easy to carry for travel
  • Equipped with stereo speakers providing clear and ideal audio quality for its small size
  • Features a built-in passive radiator that enhances bass tones for music genres like reggaeton and electronic
  • Includes an integrated external memory card slot for direct playback
  • Supports voice command functions and helpful voice prompts
  • Features a built-in battery level indicator and a fast charge time of two hours
  • Comes with an included travel case or pouch for safe transport protection

What customers don't like about Zebronics Zeb Zappy

  • Short overall battery life offering only about three hours of wireless playback time
  • Low audio output power capped at just 3W
  • Lacks basic auxiliary input options with no 3.5mm AUX jack available
  • Lacks a built-in FM radio tuner standard on similar budget models
  • Does not feature any dust or water resistance ratings leaving it vulnerable to environmental damage
  • Relies on older Bluetooth 4.2 technology rather than newer and faster standards
  • Cannot connect traditional USB storage drives for direct media playback
  • Lacks an integrated subwoofer resulting in less punchy deep bass performance compared to larger party speakers

Verdict

The Zebronics Zeb-Zappy is an ultra-compact, wearable mono Bluetooth speaker measuring 93 x 55 x 23 mm and weighing just 71 grams, making it exceptionally portable for activewear. It operates within a frequency response of 80Hz-20KHz with an impedance of 4 Ohms and includes a built-in microphone for calling functions, a MicroSD card slot supporting up to 32GB, a rubber strap covering for dust and rain protection, and a unique camera shutter mode button to remotely trigger selfies. Its main advantages include a sporty, rugged design, convenient hands-free calling, easy transport using the included arm belt, and a fast 2-hour charging time via its rechargeable battery. However, its primary downsides are its basic single-channel mono sound configuration, which limits audio depth, and the absence of a standard 3.5mm AUX input port for wired audio playback.

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