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Ihome IHM61 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Audio output power:?Battery life:2 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:91 g

Ihome IHM61 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.

5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
✕
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 94% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 94% of portable speakers
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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 90% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 90%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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 89% of models
Score components

32%

6.3

Audio

20%

4.5

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

4.0

Controls

3%

9.4

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 89%
?

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~ £25
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Ihome IHM61

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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 89% of models
Score components:

32%

6.3

Audio

20%

4.5

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

4.0

Controls

3%

9.4

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

5.8
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:
Ihome IHM61 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
7.1/ 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 90% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
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
?
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
3 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
?
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
?
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On-device controls placement
bottom
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
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
91 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 91 g which is lighter than that of 98.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
?
Width
?
Depth
6.4 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 6.4 cm which is shallower than that of 70.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap/handle
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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 IHM61 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 85 ms lower audio latency
    This portable speaker has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (0 ms vs 85 ms).
    0 ms vs 85 ms
  • 5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (85 dB vs 80 dB).
    85 dB vs 80 dB
  • 709 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (91 g vs 800 g).
    91 g vs 800 g
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Ihome IHM61 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Ihome IHM61 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 85 ms lower audio latency
    This portable speaker has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (0 ms vs 85 ms).
    0 ms vs 85 ms
  • 5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (85 dB vs 80 dB).
    85 dB vs 80 dB
  • 709 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (91 g vs 800 g).
    91 g vs 800 g
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 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.
  • 14 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (78 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    78 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 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 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 True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 4.21x less popular
    Ihome IHM61 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 6.9% worse value for money
    Ihome IHM61 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.06 vs 7.5).
    7.06 vs 7.55
  • 14 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (78 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    78 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 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.
  • 8 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2011 vs 2019).
    2011 vs 2019

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What customers like about Ihome IHM61

  • Extremely compact, pocket-sized, and lightweight design ideal for travel
  • Surprisingly loud volume and clear sound quality for its small size
  • Fun aesthetic with a color-changing LED light show feature
  • Collapsible vacuum-bass expansion design improves low-end depth
  • Highly affordable and budget-friendly price point
  • Comes with a convenient carrying pouch and travel bag

What customers don't like about Ihome IHM61

  • Lacks wireless Bluetooth capability and relies strictly on a wired 3.5mm audio jack connection
  • Bass response is weak and lacks punch compared to larger speakers
  • Proprietary combo cable (USB/3.5mm to mini-USB) can be inconvenient to replace if lost
  • Noticeable audio hiss or interference noise reported when using the speaker while it is charging
  • Battery life is relatively short and cannot be substituted with standard AA/AAA batteries

Verdict

The iHome iHM61 is an ultra-portable, mono mini speaker measuring 2.36 x 2.29 x 2.52 inches and weighing just 3.2 ounces, powered by a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery providing up to 8 hours of playback. Its standout features include a collapsible twist-to-expand vacuum bass design for enhanced volume, a 3.5mm auxiliary line-in connection via an included 2-in-1 audio/USB charging cable, and integrated GlowTunes color-changing LED lighting (blue, green, amber, red). Main pros include its highly compact and pocket-friendly footprint, a physical 1-inch tweeter driver that delivers clear size-defying sound, and an included carrying pouch for travel convenience. However, notable cons include its lack of wireless Bluetooth functionality in standard units requiring a constant wired connection, mono-only output unless chained with a second unit, and potential physical rattling on hard surfaces when playing tracks with deep bass.

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