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Portronics Dash 6 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Audio output power:15.00 WBattery life:6 hoursIP rating:IP65Bluetooth version:5.3Weight:240 g

Portronics Dash 6 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.

6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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 81% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 81% of portable speakers
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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 72% of models
Score components

32%

6.2

Audio

20%

4.0

Battery

18%

8.8

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Controls

3%

8.7

Design

3%

4.3

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 72%
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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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Ranked #1151 of 1,316 models in Portable Speakers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Portronics Dash 6

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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 72% of models
Score components:

32%

6.2

Audio

20%

4.0

Battery

18%

8.8

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Controls

3%

8.7

Design

3%

4.3

Smart features

6.2
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 Dash 6 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
7.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
Audio output power
15 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 15 W which is lower than that of 58.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.7% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
70 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 70 mm which is larger than that of 73.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.1% of portable speakers.
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
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
5.3
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5.3 which is newer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% 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
6 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 6 hours which is shorter than that of 84.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh which is smaller than that of 64.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Charging time
4.5 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 4.5 hours which is longer than that of 86.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% 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
IP65
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IP65 which provides better ingress protection than 78.4% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 0.9% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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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
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
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
240 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 240 g which is lighter than that of 86.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Height
20 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 20 cm which is taller than that of 76.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Width
11.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 11.5 cm which is narrower than that of 69.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Depth
11.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 11.5 cm which is deeper than that of 66.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Carry options
?
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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 Dash 6 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP65 vs IPX5).
    IP65 vs IPX5
  • 20 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (70 mm vs 50 mm).
    70 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 560 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (240 g vs 800 g).
    240 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
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Portronics Dash 6 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Portronics Dash 6 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 20 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (70 mm vs 50 mm).
    70 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP65 vs IPX5).
    IP65 vs IPX5
  • 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.
  • 560 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (240 g vs 800 g).
    240 g vs 800 g
  • 5 newer
    This portable speaker was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2024 vs 2019).
    2024 vs 2019
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
    6 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    4.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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 have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 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
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 600 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 5 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 20 W).
    15 W vs 20 W
  • 4.21x less popular
    Portronics Dash 6 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 2.8% worse value for money
    Portronics Dash 6 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.34 vs 7.5).
    7.34 vs 7.55
  • 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
  • 5 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 20 W).
    15 W vs 20 W
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
    6 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4.5 hours vs 3 hours).
    4.5 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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
  • 600 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 7.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (20 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    20 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 3.2 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (11.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    11.5 cm vs 8.3 cm

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What customers like about Portronics Dash 6

  • Aesthetic lantern-inspired design that doubles as room decor
  • Good sound quality with decent bass and no distortion at 100% volume
  • Versatile 4-in-1 functionality featuring a fire-flame LED light effect and a night lamp
  • Relaxing built-in white noise machine with nature sounds and an auto-off timer
  • Highly reasonable pricing and excellent value for money
  • Good portable build with a leather hanging strap and IP65 dust and water resistance

What customers don't like about Portronics Dash 6

  • Slow Bluetooth connectivity, occasionally causing pairing delays with laptops
  • Mediocre battery life that delivers only around 4 to 4.5 hours of continuous runtime instead of the claimed 6 hours
  • Slow charging speeds and longer charging times
  • Lacks an auxiliary (AUX) input port for wired audio connections
  • Does not support reverse charging or power bank functionality

Verdict

The Portronics Dash 6 is a multifunctional 4-in-1, 15W wireless speaker utilizing Bluetooth 5.3 that doubles as an LED night lamp, camping light, and hanging flame lantern with a 2000 mAh battery delivering up to 6 hours of playtime. Its primary advantages include built-in relaxing nature white noise sounds, dual-mode adjustable flame lighting featuring over 120 LED beads, TWS pairing for a 30W stereo configuration, and a rugged IPX65 dustproof and water-resistant rating. However, notable drawbacks include its lack of a built-in microphone for hands-free calling, lack of AAC audio codec support, a lengthy 5-hour recharge cycle, and the absence of fast-charging capabilities.

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