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Geneva XS

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
10 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
11
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11 editorial reviews
When I first opened the package for this thing, I had no idea what to make of it. No, really I had no idea what this thing was because of howRead more
This week we're reviewing the Geneva Sound System Model XS. The Geneva XS bills itself as the "world’s first portable audio system with true Hi-Fi sound."Read more
The portable Bluetooth speaker market is rapidly heating up, and one of our favorite designs in recent memory in the super-portable range was the GenevaRead more
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Pros

  • Geneva Sound XS looks beautifully simple
  • Stylish
  • petite and flexible

Cons

  • the internal alarm clock will wake you to the same station
  • the device is a bit large in size
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Key specs

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  • 5 h
  • 2700 mAh

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Geneva XS - Pros & Cons

Geneva XS

Pros

  • Geneva Sound XS looks beautifully simple
  • Stylish
  • petite and flexible
  • wonderfully deep and rich
  • It offers crystal clear hands-free calling and NFC device pairing
  • Bose ships the speaker with a charging cradle which
  • beautifully crafted piece of technology that packs excellent sound
  • sturdy leather-like clamshell case
  • It is a great speaker and ultraportable
  • 1 system is surprisingly refined

Cons

  • the internal alarm clock will wake you to the same station
  • the device is a bit large in size
  • You are using an outdated browser
  • much larger and heavier than a typical travel alarm clock
  • it was not a complete win for the Model XS
  • there is really no point in having FM radio
  • sound as good as my Sonos system
  • There is no clear display on the front of the Model XS
  • the clock functionality was redundant
  • red LED display lights up from behind the perforated metal grille
  • a cheap little chip amplifier

Geneva XS - Technical Overview

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IconWeight
500 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
IconPlayback time
5 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

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Geneva XS - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels1.0
Low frequency80.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz
Number of drivers3
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Dimensions
Height4.02 in
Width6.18 in
Depth4.53 in
Weight17.64 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletyes
Radio receiveryes
Type of radio
  • AM
  • DAB+
  • DAB
  • FM
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • White
Built-in displayyes
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Connectivity
USBno
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codecSBC
Bluetooth profileA2DP
Wired inputs
3.5mm
Bluetooth version2.1
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Electric (not USB)yes
Battery typeLi-Ion
Playback time5.0 h
Battery capacity2700.0 mAh

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Geneva XS Geneva - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Geneva XS Geneva Model XS - Small Box, Huge Sound! - Nerd Reactor
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Nerd Reactor
Published: 20.05.2013
Geneva Model XS - Small Box, Huge Sound! - Nerd Reactor

When I first opened the package for this thing, I had no idea what to make of it. No, really I had no idea what this thing was because of how

Geneva XS Geneva Sound System Model XS Speaker Review
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Audioholics Home Theater, HDTV, Receivers, Speakers, Blu-ray Reviews and News
Published: 28.11.2012
Geneva Sound System Model XS Speaker Review

This week we're reviewing the Geneva Sound System Model XS. The Geneva XS bills itself as the "world’s first portable audio system with true Hi-Fi sound."

Geneva XS [Lightning Review] Geneva Model XS Portable Bluetooth Speaker: Really Cool, Just Don't Ever Buy It
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Android Police
Published: 22.06.2012
[Lightning Review] Geneva Model XS Portable Bluetooth Speaker: Really Cool, Just Don't Ever Buy It

The portable Bluetooth speaker market is rapidly heating up, and one of our favorite designs in recent memory in the super-portable range was the Geneva

Geneva XS Geneva Sound System Model XS Review
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GearDiary
Published: 18.05.2013
Geneva Sound System Model XS Review

Geneva Sound markets the Geneva Sound System Model XS as "the world’s first portable audio system with true Hi-Fi sound". That's a pretty daring claim to make and one that can easily be dismissed as

Geneva XS Geneva Sound System Model XS DAB+ review
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TechRadar
Published: 07.11.2014
Geneva Sound System Model XS DAB+ review

Perfect for staying in or on the move

Geneva XS Gadling Gear Review: Geneva Model XS Travel Alarm Clock And Speaker System - Gadling
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Gadling
Published: 13.08.2012
Gadling Gear Review: Geneva Model XS Travel Alarm Clock And Speaker System - Gadling

The travel alarm clock was once required equipment on any trip. These small, usually battery operated, clocks were essential to getting us up and moving in the morning no matter where we slept the night before. Slowly over time, the travel alarm clock has mostly been replaced by our cellphones, which have included alarm options for years. But if Geneva Sound System has their way, the travel alarm clock is poised to make a big comeback in the form of their Model XS. Stylish and elegant the Geneva Model XS is unlike any travel alarm clock you’ve ever seen. As ...

Geneva XS Review: Geneva Lab XS Portable Bluetooth Speaker
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Sound & Vision
Published: 21.02.2012
Review: Geneva Lab XS Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Sadly, I’m old enough to remember when the mark of a tech-savvy traveler was a hand-wound folding alarm clock. So, apparently, is someone at Geneva Lab, a company known for making stylish, capable — and pleasingly plump — iPod docks. The Lab’s new XS Bluetooth speaker/FM radio/alarm combines styling cues from the company’s larger systems and from classic analog travel clocks.

Geneva XS Featured Review: Geneva Sound System Model XS
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Android Headlines
Published: 09.05.2013
Featured Review: Geneva Sound System Model XS

Today, we're taking a look at the Geneva Model XS, which is a high-quality speaker, radio, and clock all in one. Think of the old-school clock radios,

Geneva XS Bluetooth speakers: Bose vs Geneva Sound vs Harman/Kardon vs Loewe
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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 24.09.2014
Bluetooth speakers: Bose vs Geneva Sound vs Harman/Kardon vs Loewe

Which of these mid-range models earns Best Buy status?A few years ago Bluetooth was a dirty word in the audio market. Apple AirPlay and Wi-Fi Direct offered higher-quality, lossless, wire-free streaming and Bluetooth was reserved for budget speakers that looked bad and sounded worse. How times change.

Geneva XS Home review
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whathifi
Published: 28.03.2012
Home review
5.0

Retro style meets modern technology in this compact Bluetooth speaker

Geneva XS Geneva Sound Model XS
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 17.01.2012
Geneva Sound Model XS

Is this the most stylish portable speaker in town?

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