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Ptron Musicbot Mini Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Audio output power:?Battery life:4 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:190 g

Ptron Musicbot Mini 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.

Ptron Musicbot Mini
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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 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
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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 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 88% of models
Score components

32%

6.8

Audio

20%

3.9

Battery

18%

5.7

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

4.4

Controls

3%

9.6

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 88%
?

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 Ptron Musicbot Mini

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 88% of models
Score components:

32%

6.8

Audio

20%

3.9

Battery

18%

5.7

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

4.4

Controls

3%

9.6

Design

3%

5.3

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:
Ptron Musicbot Mini 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
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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 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
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% 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
4 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 4 hours which is shorter than that of 97.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.8% 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
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
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
?
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On-device controls placement
?
Touchscreen
?
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
190 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 190 g which is lighter than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
3 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 3 cm which is shorter than that of 99.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
8.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 8.5 cm which is narrower than that of 84.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Depth
3 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 3 cm which is shallower than that of 97.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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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Ptron Musicbot Mini vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 610 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (190 g vs 800 g).
    190 g vs 800 g
  • 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.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 9.4 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (3 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    3 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 5.3 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    3 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 10x cheaper
    Ptron Musicbot Mini is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • 9.6 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (8.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    8.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 10x cheaper
    Ptron Musicbot Mini is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • 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.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 610 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (190 g vs 800 g).
    190 g vs 800 g
  • 9.4 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (3 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    3 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 5.3 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    3 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 9.6 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (8.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    8.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 8 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 12 hours).
    4 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.
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 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
    Ptron Musicbot Mini is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 6.5% worse value for money
    Ptron Musicbot Mini offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.08 vs 7.5).
    7.08 vs 7.55
  • 2,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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
  • 8 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 12 hours).
    4 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 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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deccanchronicle.com
23/06/2019
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PTron Musicbot Mini review: Tiny wonder! - Deccan Chronicle
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asianage.com
22/06/2019
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PTron Musicbot Mini review: Tiny wonder! - The Asian Age
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gizbot.com
12/06/2019
Summary of the review
PTron Musicbot Mini Bluetooth Speaker Review - Mind Blowing Performance

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ptron Musicbot Mini

  • Excellent value for money within the budget price range
  • Highly portable, lightweight, and compact puck-shaped design
  • Surprisingly clear sound quality with distinct mids and highs for its size
  • Premium-looking sturdy build and design quality
  • Features multiple connectivity options including Bluetooth, AUX input, USB, and an external TF/SD card memory slot

What customers don't like about Ptron Musicbot Mini

  • Limited audio output power (3W) resulting in a flat sound profile that lacks loudness
  • Not loud enough for effective outdoor use
  • Bass performance is decent but lacks deep sub-bass punch and can sound thin at high volumes
  • Relatively short battery life of around 4 hours on a single charge
  • Slow battery charging time taking up to 2 to 3 hours to full capacity
  • Lacks any official water-resistance or waterproofing protections

Verdict

The pTron Musicbot Mini is an ultra-compact, puck-shaped portable wireless speaker measuring just 3cm in thickness and weighing between 190g to 250g, encased in a durable aluminum alloy shell. It features a single 40mm or 52mm 3-watt audio driver with a 4-ohm impedance and a frequency response range of 20Hz-20kHz, delivering clear 3D surround sound with decent bass for its size. Key advantages include its pocket-friendly portability, hands-free calling via an in-built microphone, multi-mode playback through Bluetooth (v4.2/v5.0) up to a 10-meter range, a TF micro SD card slot, and a micro-USB aux port. However, its main disadvantages are a relatively small 500mAh battery that provides a limited playtime of only up to 4 hours, a slow 2 to 3-hour charging time, and the lack of a dedicated 3.5mm audio jack.

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