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Realme Pocket Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Audio output power:3.00 WBattery life:6 hoursIP rating:IPX5Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:113 g

Realme Pocket 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.

Realme Pocket
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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 78% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

8.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 78% of portable speakers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
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 89% of models
Score components

32%

5.2

Audio

20%

4.4

Battery

18%

7.4

Durability

16%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Controls

3%

9.4

Design

3%

6.1

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 89%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 72%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Realme Pocket

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 89% of models
Score components:

32%

5.2

Audio

20%

4.4

Battery

18%

7.4

Durability

16%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Controls

3%

9.4

Design

3%

6.1

Smart features

5.8
User score
User score
8.1/ 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–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 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–² Better than 68% of models
Popularity:
Realme Pocket has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than 67.6% of products in this category.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
Audio output power
3 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 3 W which is lower than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.8% of portable speakers.
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
110 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 110 Hz which is higher than that of 88.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
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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
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
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP
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
600 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 600 mAh which is smaller than that of 94.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.4% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% 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
IPX5
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX5 which provides worse ingress protection than 62.3% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 15.3% 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
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
side; front
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
113 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 113 g which is lighter than that of 97.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
10.1 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 10.1 cm which is shorter than that of 60.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
6.1 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 6.1 cm which is narrower than that of 96.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
3.3 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 3.3 cm which is shallower than that of 96.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap/handle
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Companion app name
realme Link
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
App
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% 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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Realme Pocket vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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.
  • 5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (85 dB vs 80 dB).
    85 dB vs 80 dB
  • 3 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • 687 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (113 g vs 800 g).
    113 g vs 800 g
  • 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.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • 10x cheaper
    Realme Pocket is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£9 vs £90).
    £9 vs £90
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (85 dB vs 80 dB).
    85 dB vs 80 dB
  • 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.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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.
  • 3 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • Has a programmable button
    This portable speaker has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
    Has a user-programmable physical button.
  • 687 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (113 g vs 800 g).
    113 g vs 800 g
  • 12 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (6.1 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    6.1 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 5 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (3.3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    3.3 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 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
  • 2,000 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 50 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (110 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    110 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 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 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
  • 2.2% worse value for money
    Realme Pocket offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.38 vs 7.5).
    7.38 vs 7.55
  • 50 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (110 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    110 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2,000 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    600 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 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.

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gadgetbytenepal.com
10/10/2021
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gadgerss.com
28/01/2022
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Realme Pocket

  • Excellent value for money and highly affordable
  • Extremely lightweight and compact pocket-sized design
  • Impressive and loud audio output for its tiny size
  • IPX5 splash and water resistance for outdoor safety
  • Three customisable equalizer presets available via the app
  • Convenient Type-C fast charging port
  • Supports stereo pairing by connecting two units together

What customers don't like about Realme Pocket

  • Relatively narrow soundstage due to its compact form factor
  • The physical control buttons feel stiff and hard to press
  • Average battery life of only around 6 hours per charge
  • Lacks dedicated physical volume control buttons on the body
  • The included 'Game Mode' feature offers negligible performance improvements
  • Occasional Bluetooth connectivity drops if moved too far from the source

Verdict

The Realme Pocket is an ultra-lightweight, 113-gram portable Bluetooth 5.0 speaker equipped with a 3W Dynamic Bass Boost driver, a dedicated passive radiator, and an IPX5 water-resistance rating. Its main advantages include extreme pocketability, an 88ms super-low latency Game Mode for synced media playback, Type-C charging for its 600mAh battery (delivering up to 6 hours of playtime), and support for both stereo pairing and three app-customizable equalizer presets (Bass, Dynamic, Bright). However, its drawbacks include a lack of dedicated on-device volume control buttons, mild audio distortion when pushed to maximum volume levels, and a lack of an auxiliary (AUX) input.

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