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Pure Evoke D2 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Audio output power:1.60 WBattery life:30 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:?Weight:1000 g

Pure Evoke D2 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.

Pure Evoke D2
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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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Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 54% of portable speakers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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
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Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–²Better than 50%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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
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Score components

32%

5.7

Audio

20%

7.9

Battery

18%

7.3

Durability

16%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Controls

3%

8.3

Design

3%

6.0

Smart features

â–²Better than 55%
?

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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Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Pure Evoke D2

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

32%

5.7

Audio

20%

7.9

Battery

18%

7.3

Durability

16%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Controls

3%

8.3

Design

3%

6.0

Smart features

6.6
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%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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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
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Popularity:
Pure Evoke D2 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
7.6/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.6
Audio output power
1.6 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 1.6 W which is lower than that of 99.9% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
76 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 76 mm which is larger than that of 76.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% 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
?
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP
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
30 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 30 hours which is longer than that of 96.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.8% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Rechargeable operation requires an optional or separately sold battery accessory.
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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
?
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
1,000 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 1,000 g which is heavier than that of 56.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Height
18 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 18 cm which is taller than that of 68% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% 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
12 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 12 cm which is deeper than that of 69% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
USB
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Pure Evoke D2 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 18 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (30 hours vs 12 hours).
    30 hours vs 12 hours
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50 mm).
    76 mm vs 50 mm
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    This portable speaker claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50 mm).
    76 mm vs 50 mm
  • 18 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (30 hours vs 12 hours).
    30 hours vs 12 hours
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    This portable speaker claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 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.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 18.4 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (1.6 W vs 20 W).
    1.6 W vs 20 W
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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 have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Rechargeable operation requires an optional or separately sold battery accessory.
  • 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.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 4.21x less popular
    Pure Evoke D2 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 18.4 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (1.6 W vs 20 W).
    1.6 W vs 20 W
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Rechargeable operation requires an optional or separately sold battery accessory.
  • 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 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.
  • 5.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (18 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    18 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 3.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (12 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    12 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 200 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,000 g vs 800 g).
    1,000 g vs 800 g
  • 6 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    2013 vs 2019

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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whathifi.com
06/08/2013
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Pure Evoke D2 review - What Hi-Fi?
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expertreviews.co.uk
11/06/2014
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Pure reveals Evoke D2 by Rob Ryan DAB radio review
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theregister.com
16/12/2013
Summary of the review
Station to station: Ten DAB-Bluetooth combo radios
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hifitest.de
15/06/2014
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Pure Evoke D2 - DAB+ Radios Review - Very Good - hifitest.de
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xavierstuder.com
26/05/2014
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Pure Evoke D2 Bluetooth DAB+ Radio Review
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dday.it
10/03/2014
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Pure Evoke D2 review: testing the portable radio with DAB and Bluetooth
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Pure Evoke D2

  • Excellent, detailed sound quality with clear vocals and rich mid-tones
  • Compact, elegant, and stylish real-wood walnut veneer casing
  • Crystal-clear digital DAB/DAB+ and FM radio reception
  • Reliable Bluetooth connectivity for streaming from mobile devices
  • Easy to use with a well-laid-out display and simple menu navigation
  • Useful extra features including an integrated alarm, snooze, sleep timer, and kitchen timer

What customers don't like about Pure Evoke D2

  • The monochrome LCD display screen is quite small and can be hard to read
  • Scrolling text on the screen can sometimes blur or look old-fashioned
  • Maximum volume level is relatively low and not sufficient to fill large, busy rooms
  • The portable cabled battery pack (ChargePAK) is not included and must be purchased separately
  • Limited alarm flexibility, allowing only a single alarm time rather than separate weekday/weekend settings

Verdict

The Pure Evoke D2 is a compact, portable digital radio and speaker featuring a 3-inch full-range driver that delivers 1.6W RMS power out of a stylish, acoustically efficient real wood-veneer cabinet measuring 115mm x 180mm x 120mm. Supporting DAB, DAB+, and FM bands alongside Bluetooth connectivity and a 3.5mm AUX input, its major pros include crisp midrange dialogue clarity, 20 station presets, an integrated OLED display with alarm and sleep timer features, and high overall build quality. However, it lacks built-in stereo sound due to its single-driver configuration, and true portability is hindered by requiring a separate, additional purchase of a ChargePAK B1 rechargeable battery to operate away from mains power.

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