Weight convenience

Around 1.2 to 1.3 pounds, it is viewed as easy to pack while still feeling solid and premium.

Weight is frequently cited around 3 pounds (about 1.37kg), which is portable but heavier than smaller competitors. The handle helps, but backpackers may prefer a smaller model.

At about 4.9 pounds, it is widely described as carryable but hefty, especially for backpacks and travel. The handle helps, but weight is still a consistent caveat.

Nearly everyone agrees it is heavy for a portable speaker, better for patio, backyard, or moving room-to-room than for backpack travel.

At roughly 23 lb, most reviewers consider it manageable for short carries but not convenient for frequent transport; the lack of wheels is a recurring complaint.

Portability is debated: some call it manageable for car, patio, and moving around home, while others find it too heavy/bulky for backpacks or true grab-and-go use.