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Ihome IHM60 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Audio output power:?Battery life:2 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:158.76 g

Ihome IHM60 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.

Ihome IHM60
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 63% of portable speakers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 50%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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 85% of models
Score components

32%

6.8

Audio

20%

3.9

Battery

18%

7.1

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

4.5

Controls

3%

10

Design

3%

4.2

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 85%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 85%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Ihome IHM60

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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 85% of models
Score components:

32%

6.8

Audio

20%

3.9

Battery

18%

7.1

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

4.5

Controls

3%

10

Design

3%

4.2

Smart features

5.9
User score
User score
8.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
9.9/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Ihome IHM60 has a popularity score of 9.9 points, which is higher than 91.8% of products in this category.
9.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
?
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
?
Lowest frequency
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio. 94.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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
2 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 99.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
500 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 500 mAh which is smaller than that of 96.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% of portable speakers.
Charging time
?
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
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
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
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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
?
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Weight
158.76 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 158.76 g which is lighter than that of 95.1% of portable speakers.
Height
4.01 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 4.01 cm which is shorter than that of 96.7% of portable speakers.
Width
6.3 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 6.3 cm which is narrower than that of 95.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
4.01 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 4.01 cm which is shallower than that of 92.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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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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Ihome IHM60 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    This portable speaker claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • 641.24 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (158.8 g vs 800 g).
    158.76 g vs 800 g
  • 10 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (50 °C vs 40 °C).
    50 °C vs 40 °C
  • 11.8 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (6.3 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    6.3 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 8.39 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    4.01 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 4.29 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4.01 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Ihome IHM60 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 10.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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
    Ihome IHM60
    the average portable speaker
    Ihome IHM60 has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.86 vs 8).
    8.86 vs 8
  • 2.36x more popular
    Ihome IHM60 is more popular than the average portable speaker (9.95 vs 4.21).
    9.95 vs 4.21
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    This portable speaker claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • 10 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (50 °C vs 40 °C).
    50 °C vs 40 °C
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • 641.24 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (158.8 g vs 800 g).
    158.76 g vs 800 g
  • 11.8 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (6.3 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    6.3 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 8.39 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    4.01 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 4.29 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (4 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    4.01 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 12 hours).
    2 hours vs 12 hours
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 2,100 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    500 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 Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • 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 support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • Does not support Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 12 hours).
    2 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2,100 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    500 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 water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water 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 stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 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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29/07/2011
Summary of the review
Mobile Music: Four Mini-Speakers in Comparison
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Ihome IHM60

  • Impressive sound quality and surprising volume for its small size
  • Vacuum bass design provides good bass expansion when twisted open
  • Highly portable, lightweight, and compact collapsible design
  • Affordable and offers great value for money
  • Includes a convenient travel pouch and charging cable
  • Universal compatibility with any device using a 3.5mm audio jack
  • Long-lasting built-in rechargeable battery

What customers don't like about Ihome IHM60

  • Lacks wireless or Bluetooth connectivity as it requires a physical aux cable
  • The fused 2-in-1 audio and USB charging cord can be awkward or hard to separate
  • Too lightweight, making it easy to topple over when connected to a stiff cable
  • Bland plastic finish lacks a premium or stylish appearance
  • No built-in physical volume control panel on the speaker chassis itself
  • Missing a battery life level indicator

Verdict

The iHome iHM60 is an ultra-portable, palm-sized mono speaker equipped with an integrated lithium-ion rechargeable battery, a 3.5mm audio line-in connection, and a unique collapsible vacuum bass expansion system that twists open to boost lower frequencies. Main pros include its highly compact travel design, distortion-free output even at high volumes, and a line-out jack that permits daisy-chaining multiple units for simulated stereo or expanded sound. On the downside, the speaker relies strictly on a wired connection, lacking modern Bluetooth capabilities, and depends on a specialized, proprietary 2-in-1 USB/3.5mm combination cable for both audio playback and charging.

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