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Ptron Sonor Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£10Audio output power:?Battery life:6 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:256 g

Ptron Sonor 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 91% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 91% 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%

6.8

Audio

20%

4.5

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

4.5

Controls

3%

10

Design

3%

5.2

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 83%
?

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
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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~ £10
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Ptron Sonor

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%

6.8

Audio

20%

4.5

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

4.5

Controls

3%

10

Design

3%

5.2

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:
Ptron Sonor 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
?
Driver unit size
40 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 40 mm which is smaller than that of 76.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 13.2% 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
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; HFP; SPP
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
850 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 850 mAh which is smaller than that of 90.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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
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
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
?
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
256 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 256 g which is lighter than that of 84.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
3.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 3.5 cm which is shorter than that of 98.3% 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
strap
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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.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
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 Sonor vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 544 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (256 g vs 800 g).
    256 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.
  • 8.9 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (3.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    3.5 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
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 9x cheaper
    Ptron Sonor is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£10 vs £90).
    £10 vs £90
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 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.
  • 544 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (256 g vs 800 g).
    256 g vs 800 g
  • 8.9 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (3.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    3.5 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
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 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
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 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
  • 1,750 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (850 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    850 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
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50 mm).
    40 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 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
    Ptron Sonor is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 5.2% worse value for money
    Ptron Sonor offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.17 vs 7.5).
    7.17 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
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50 mm).
    40 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 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
  • 1,750 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (850 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    850 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 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.

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What customers like about Ptron Sonor

  • Highly affordable and offers good value for money
  • Deceptively good sound quality for its ultra-compact size
  • Includes a passive radiator to support its low-frequency output
  • Extremely lightweight, making it highly portable and pocket-friendly
  • Features a built-in microphone that supports hands-free calling
  • Provides quick and stable Bluetooth pairing up to a 10-metre range

What customers don't like about Ptron Sonor

  • Low total power output capped at only 3 Watts
  • Limited manufacturer-rated battery life of around 3 hours
  • Relatively long charging time compared to its short operational battery life
  • Lacks certified waterproof or dustproof protection ratings
  • Relies on an older Bluetooth version protocol
  • Downmixes audio into a single mono channel setup

Verdict

The pTron Sonor is an ultra-compact portable mini Bluetooth speaker featuring a 40mm 3W dynamic driver, an 850mAh rechargeable battery, a built-in microphone for hands-free calling, and a smart touch screen control panel. Main characteristics and pros include its highly pocketable design measuring 8.5 cm wide by 3.5 cm high, multiple connectivity choices via Bluetooth v5.0, AUX, or Micro SD/TF cards, rapid fast-pairing within a 10-meter wireless range, and up to 4 to 5 hours of music playtime. However, key cons include a rather poor bass performance due to its small size and a downward-facing speaker design that can easily lead to muffled audio if placed on soft surfaces like beds or cushions.

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