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Portronics Buzz Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Audio output power:5.00 WBattery life:7 hoursIP rating:IPX7Bluetooth version:?Weight:275 g

Portronics Buzz 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.

6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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 90% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of portable speakers
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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 85% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 83% of models
Score components

32%

6.5

Audio

20%

4.7

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

5.3

Controls

3%

9.0

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 83%
?

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 Portronics Buzz

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 83% of models
Score components:

32%

6.5

Audio

20%

4.7

Battery

18%

6.7

Durability

16%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

5.3

Controls

3%

9.0

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

6.0
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:
Portronics Buzz 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
7.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
Audio output power
5 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 5 W which is lower than that of 80% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.9% of portable speakers.
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
?
Maximum Bluetooth range
5 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 5 m which is shorter than that of 99.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
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
7 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 7 hours which is shorter than that of 80.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
800 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 800 mAh which is smaller than that of 90.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.4% of portable speakers.
Charging time
1 hour
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 1 hour which is shorter than that of 96.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.8% 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
IPX7
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX7 which provides better ingress protection than 47.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 25.2% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
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
yes
This portable speaker resists accidental impacts. 67.3% 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
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% 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
275 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 275 g which is lighter than that of 82.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
13 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 13 cm which is taller than that of 51.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Width
16 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 16 cm which is narrower than that of 57.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
6 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 6 cm which is shallower than that of 73.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2% 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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Portronics Buzz vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 2 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (1 hours vs 3 hours).
    1 hours vs 3 hours
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • 20 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (60 °C vs 40 °C).
    60 °C vs 40 °C
  • 525 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (275 g vs 800 g).
    275 g vs 800 g
  • Has a hardware microphone mute switch
    This portable speaker has a hardware microphone mute switch, while the average portable speaker does not have a hardware microphone mute switch.
    Has a physical microphone mute control.
  • Has an external memory card slot
    This portable speaker has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
    Has a removable memory-card slot for playback.
  • 10x cheaper
    Portronics Buzz is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • Has an external memory card slot
    This portable speaker has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
    Has a removable memory-card slot for playback.
  • 2 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (1 hours vs 3 hours).
    1 hours vs 3 hours
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • 20 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (60 °C vs 40 °C).
    60 °C vs 40 °C
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has a hardware microphone mute switch
    This portable speaker has a hardware microphone mute switch, while the average portable speaker does not have a hardware microphone mute switch.
    Has a physical microphone mute control.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • 525 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (275 g vs 800 g).
    275 g vs 800 g
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (7 hours vs 12 hours).
    7 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1,800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    800 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.
  • 15 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20 W).
    5 W vs 20 W
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 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
  • 4.21x less popular
    Portronics Buzz is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 5.1% worse value for money
    Portronics Buzz offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.18 vs 7.5).
    7.18 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Portronics Buzz is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 5.1% worse value for money
    Portronics Buzz offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.18 vs 7.5).
    7.18 vs 7.55
  • 15 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 20 W).
    5 W vs 20 W
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 5 m shorter Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (5 m vs 10 m).
    5 m vs 10 m
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (7 hours vs 12 hours).
    7 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1,800 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    800 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
  • 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.

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What customers like about Portronics Buzz

  • Extremely budget-friendly and cost-efficient pricing
  • Highly compact, lightweight, and rugged design with a carrying loop for easy travel portability
  • Versatile connectivity options, including Bluetooth 5.1, Type-C charging, a USB-A port, and a micro SD card slot
  • Good physical control panel layout on the device body for quick adjustments
  • Water-resistant build capable of handling splashes and light outdoor use
  • Reliable battery runtime of 6 to 7 hours on a single charge with relatively quick recharge times

What customers don't like about Portronics Buzz

  • Audio output power is limited to 5W, which may feel slightly low in volume compared to competing speakers
  • Lacks a standard 3.5mm AUX input port for direct auxiliary audio connections
  • Reported connectivity issues and pairing friction when trying to use it with certain iPhones and Windows laptops/PCs
  • Does not include a protective travel bag or carrying pouch in the box
  • Microphone or calling voice quality is average/mediocre
  • Does not completely power off automatically when left disconnected from a device, which can drain the battery if forgotten

Verdict

The Portronics Buzz (POR-1430) is a compact, 280-gram portable wireless speaker featuring a 5W RMS audio output and a mono channel configuration backed by a 20Hz-20kHz frequency response. Key characteristics and pros include Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity with a 10-meter wireless range, a built-in microphone for hands-free calls, a dedicated micro SD card slot, and True Wireless Stereo (TWS) functionality to pair two units together. Powered by an 800mAh battery, it offers a solid 6 to 7 hours of playtime and features quick Type-C charging that juices up the device in about 1 to 1.5 hours. On the downside, its 5W output may lack the heavy bass and loud volume depth required for larger outdoor gatherings, and the speaker lacks advanced dust or high-level water immersion protection.

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