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Mivi Fort S120 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35N. of audio channels:2.2Audio output power:120 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Mivi Fort S120 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Mivi Fort S120
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

35%

5.1

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

5.1

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 84% of soundbars
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 80%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

25%

4.5

Audio

18%

3.9

Formats

16%

6.4

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

5.5

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 73%
5.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.1/ 10
✕
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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models

5.1

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

7.0

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 videos, average 8.0/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 84%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • mivi-fort-s120
mivi-fort-s120
Where to buy
    N/A~ £35
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Mivi Fort S120

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

25%

4.5

Audio

18%

3.9

Formats

16%

6.4

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

5.5

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.1

Design

5.1
Reviews score
5.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
N. of audio channels
2.2
This soundbar offers 2.2 audio channels, more than 72.7% of soundbars and equal to 1.3% of soundbars.
Audio output power
120 W
Market range: <16 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 120 W of audio output power, more than 70.9% of soundbars and equal to 6.9% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
Max frequency
20,000 Hz
Market range: <19k Hz – >20k Hz
This soundbar reaches a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz, higher than 17.5% of soundbars and equal to 76.8% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 30.3% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25.3% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 41.5% of soundbars and equal to 58.5% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 5, which is more up to date than 38.7% of soundbars and equal to 47.9% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 42.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 36.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
1.4
This soundbar has HDMI 1.4, which is more capable than 38.1% of soundbars and equal to 18.7% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 24.7% of soundbars and the same as what 46.5% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar passes through none, which is lower resolution than 27.2% of soundbars and equal to 72.8% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 21.4% of soundbars and equal to 78.6% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
893 mm
Market range: <384 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 893 mm wide, wider than 66.1% of soundbars.
Height
83 mm
Market range: <56 mm – >89 mm
This soundbar is 83 mm high, taller than 84% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Thickness
83 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >131 mm
This soundbar is 83 mm thick, thinner than 53.7% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Weight
2000 g
Market range: <729 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 2000 g, less than 47.6% of soundbars and equal to 4.2% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar is built from plastic, which is more premium than 3% of soundbars and equal to 92.6% of soundbars.
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Mivi Fort S120 vs the average soundbar

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  • Coaxial digital input
    This soundbar has coaxial digital input, the average soundbar does not.
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2.2 vs 2.1
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    September 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • 71.4% more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (120 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    120 W vs 70 W
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2.2 vs 2.1
  • 71.4% more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (120 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    120 W vs 70 W
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    September 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • Coaxial digital input
    This soundbar has coaxial digital input, the average soundbar does not.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • 28.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.1/ 10
    ✕
    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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models

    5.1

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    7.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 videos, average 8.0/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.1 vs 7.1
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • No PCM / LPCM
    This soundbar does not support PCM / LPCM support, the average soundbar does.
  • No bass boost
    This soundbar does not support bass boost, the average soundbar does.
  • 16 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (83 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    83 mm vs 67 mm
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • 28.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.1/ 10
    ✕
    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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models

    5.1

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    7.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 videos, average 8.0/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.1 vs 7.1
  • 5.8% worse value for money
    Mivi Fort S120 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (7.19 vs 7.6).
    7.19 vs 7.6
  • No bass boost
    This soundbar does not support bass boost, the average soundbar does.
  • 1 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    3 vs 4
  • 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.
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, 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
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • 16 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (83 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    83 mm vs 67 mm
  • 130 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (893 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    893 mm vs 763 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Review care
≈ estimated
11/10/2023
Hands-on review · several days of use and sound tests
Verdict
Mivi Fort S120 offers excellent sound for the price and is a solid value pick, though it is heavy and mains-powered only.
7.0
Moulitechintelugu
≈ estimated
07/09/2023
Unboxing and full review · sound, build and connectivity
Verdict
Mivi Fort S120 is a budget soundbar with decent sound for buyers who want to keep costs low.
8.0
Dada-Bhai Netpoint
≈ estimated
21/07/2024
First look · unboxing and quick sound check
Verdict
Mivi Fort S120 has excellent sound and looks great, as shown after fitting it in the shop.
Not graded

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Mivi Fort S120

  • Excellent value for money for a budget-friendly home theatre system
  • Strong bass performance thanks to dual in-built subwoofers
  • Premium build quality with a metallic mesh and matte-finished design
  • Multiple connectivity options including HDMI (ARC), Bluetooth 5.0, AUX, and Coaxial
  • Lightweight and compact design makes it easy to place and carry
  • Balanced sound quality with clear mids and sharp trebles for casual listening

What customers don't like about Mivi Fort S120

  • Remote control range is poor and often non-responsive unless used from close proximity
  • Lack of dedicated bass and treble controls to customise the audio profile
  • Bluetooth and TV connections can be unstable or disconnect occasionally
  • Heavy bass can sometimes dominate and muffle vocals in movies
  • No built-in display to show current volume level or active mode
  • Reported issues with long-term reliability and electrical problems in some units

Verdict

The Mivi Fort S120 is a 2.2 channel soundbar that delivers 120W of power through two speaker drivers and two built-in subwoofers for a bass-heavy, cinematic experience. It features multiple connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI ARC, AUX, and Coaxial ports, and offers a premium build with a metallic mesh front and five distinct EQ modes (Movies, Music, Sports, News, and 3D). Main pros include its powerful 120W output, enhanced mid and upper bass for natural-sounding dialogue, and a sleek tabletop-friendly design. However, common cons include the lack of a built-in display, occasionally unresponsiveness from the remote, and connectivity stability issues where the audio may sometimes disconnect or switch unexpectedly.

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