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Itel Music Box S51 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:10 WHDMI ARC type:none

Itel Music Box S51 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

5.0/10

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the soundbar's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best soundbars on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

95%

4.9

Technical score

5%

7.0

Reviews score ( 0 · 1)

Reviews score 5% · 7.0 · based on 1 video
1 video counts as 0.3 of the 2 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–¼Worse than 81% of soundbars
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 81%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

25%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

5.5

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

9.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 80%
7.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 93%
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    N/A~ £9
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Itel Music Box S51

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

25%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

5.5

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

9.0

Design

4.9
Reviews score
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.5
Brand name
Itel
N. of audio channels
2.1
This soundbar offers 2.1 audio channels, more than 56.9% of soundbars and equal to 19.2% of soundbars.
Audio output power
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 10 W of audio output power, less than 93.7% of soundbars and equal to 4.6% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 20.7% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 10.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 17.6% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 10.1% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 32.5% of soundbars and equal to 67.6% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 31.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 5, which is newer than that of 38.9% of soundbars and the same as that of 47.6% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 35.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
no
This soundbar does not have remote control. 73.9% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 9.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 31.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 12.2% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
N/A
HDMI ARC type
none
This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is less advanced than what 68.6% of soundbars and the same as what 31.4% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
no
This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC. 63.1% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none, which is lower than that of 21.5% of soundbars and the same as that of 78.5% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 18.2% of soundbars and equal to 81.8% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 20.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 12.3% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 23.4% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 21.3% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
420 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 420 mm wide, narrower than 81.9% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Height
60 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 60 mm high, shorter than 77.5% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% of soundbars.
Thickness
60 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 60 mm thick, thinner than 89.8% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Weight
748 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 748 g, less than 88.3% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar uses plastic for the build material, which is different from that of 4.8% of soundbars and the same as that of 89.4% of soundbars.
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Itel Music Box S51 vs the average soundbar

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  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.1 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • 1 more USB ports
    This soundbar has more USB ports than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • AptX support
    This soundbar supports aptX, the average soundbar does not.
  • 342 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (420 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    420 mm vs 762 mm
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more supported Bluetooth codecs
    This soundbar supports more Bluetooth codecs than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar supports 1 Bluetooth codecs.
    sbc, aac
    2 vs 1
  • 26 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (60 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    60 mm vs 86 mm
  • 10.56x cheaper
    Itel Music Box S51 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£9 vs £95).
    £9 vs £95
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.1 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • AptX support
    This soundbar supports aptX, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more supported Bluetooth codecs
    This soundbar supports more Bluetooth codecs than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar supports 1 Bluetooth codecs.
    sbc, aac
    2 vs 1
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This soundbar has more USB ports than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • 342 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (420 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    420 mm vs 762 mm
  • 26 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (60 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    60 mm vs 86 mm
  • 1,252 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (748 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    748 g vs 2,000 g
  • 7 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (60 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    60 mm vs 67 mm
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    May 2023
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No remote control
    This soundbar does not have remote control, the average soundbar does.
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • No PCM / LPCM
    This soundbar does not support PCM / LPCM support, the average soundbar does.
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • 4.29x less popular
    Itel Music Box S51 is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 3.9% worse value for money
    Itel Music Box S51 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (6.5 vs 6.7).
    6.5 vs 6.75
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • 85.7% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (10 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    10 W vs 70 W
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No PCM / LPCM
    This soundbar does not support PCM / LPCM support, the average soundbar does.
  • 1 fewer supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports fewer audio formats than the average soundbar (1 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    1 vs 2
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • No remote control
    This soundbar does not have remote control, the average soundbar does.
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Kayode Olupitan
≈ estimated
08/11/2022
Unboxing and first impressions · small speaker
Verdict
Itel Music Box S51 is a budget speaker that works well for small gatherings of five to ten people.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Itel Music Box S51

  • Ultra-portable and lightweight design (only 748g), making it easy to move for small gatherings
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.1, FM radio, AUX input, MicroSD, and USB playback
  • Features vibrant dual RGB lights for a more visual experience
  • Physical control panel on the device allows for quick volume and playback adjustments without a remote
  • Decent 7-hour battery life for portable use

What customers don't like about Itel Music Box S51

  • Lower power output (10W total) which may not be loud enough for larger rooms
  • Does not include a remote control, which can be inconvenient for TV setups
  • Lacks advanced home cinema features like HDMI ARC/eARC or optical (S/PDIF) inputs
  • No voice assistant compatibility (Google, Alexa, or Siri)
  • Missing a dedicated smartphone app for sound customisation or firmware updates

Verdict

The Itel Music Box S51 is a compact 2.1-channel soundbar featuring a 10W sound output delivered through dual 12.5W drivers and a 2-track stereo system for enhanced bass performance. It measures 420mm x 60mm x 60mm and weighs approximately 748g, making it highly portable. Connectivity is versatile, utilizing Bluetooth 5.1 with AAC support, alongside an AUX input, built-in FM radio, and slots for USB and MicroSD playback. Notable pros include its vibrant dual RGB lighting, a built-in 1800mAh battery providing up to 7 hours of playback, and integrated controls for easy access. However, it lacks advanced features such as HDMI ARC/eARC, a remote control, voice assistant compatibility (Google, Alexa, or Siri), and a dedicated smartphone app.

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