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Portronics Decibel 22 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£9N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:10 WHDMI ARC type:none

Portronics Decibel 22 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Portronics Decibel 22
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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%

4.6

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.6

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 93% of soundbars
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 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%

4.2

Audio

18%

3.9

Formats

16%

5.6

Connectivity

14%

4.9

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 93%
4.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.6/ 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 96% of models

4.6

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

7.6

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 videos, average 7.1/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 96%
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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
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £9
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Portronics Decibel 22

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

25%

4.2

Audio

18%

3.9

Formats

16%

5.6

Connectivity

14%

4.9

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.4

Design

4.6
Reviews score
4.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
N. of audio channels
2
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 58.1% of soundbars and equal to 41.9% 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
50 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 50 Hz, lower than 44.6% of soundbars and equal to 12.5% of soundbars.
Max frequency
?
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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 – >5
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
no
This soundbar does not have remote control. 82.8% 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
N/A
HDMI ARC type
none
This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is less advanced than what 75.6% of soundbars and the same as what 24.4% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
no
This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC. 71.2% 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
440 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 440 mm wide, narrower than 79.4% of soundbars.
Height
90 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 90 mm high, taller than 91% of soundbars and equal to 3.2% of soundbars.
Thickness
90 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 90 mm thick, thicker than 54.3% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% of soundbars.
Weight
1,000 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1,000 g, less than 77.8% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% 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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Portronics Decibel 22 vs the average soundbar

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  • 323 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (440 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    440 mm vs 763 mm
  • 1,000 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (1,000 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    1,000 g vs 2,000 g
  • 12.22x cheaper
    Portronics Decibel 22 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£9 vs £110).
    £9 vs £110
  • 12.22x cheaper
    Portronics Decibel 22 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£9 vs £110).
    £9 vs £110
  • 323 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (440 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    440 mm vs 763 mm
  • 1,000 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (1,000 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    1,000 g vs 2,000 g
  • 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
  • 35.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 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 96% of models

    4.6

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    7.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 videos, average 7.1/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.6 vs 7.1
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2.0 vs 2.1
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • 1 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (5 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    5 in vs 6 in
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • 35.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 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 96% of models

    4.6

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    7.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 videos, average 7.1/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.6 vs 7.1
  • 8.9% worse value for money
    Portronics Decibel 22 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (6.98 vs 7.6).
    6.98 vs 7.6
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2.0 vs 2.1
  • 1 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (5 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    5 in vs 6 in
  • No bass boost
    This soundbar does not support bass boost, the average soundbar does.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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 night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, 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.
  • 23 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (90 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    90 mm vs 67 mm

Video reviews

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

4.0
Techy Guy
≈ estimated
12/04/2023
Unboxing and review · sound and feature tests
Verdict
Portronics Decibel 22 sounds decent, but weak bass, harsh treble and poor value make it hard to recommend.
6.0
TechEnemy
≈ estimated
22/01/2022
Unboxing · bass and Bluetooth tests
Verdict
Portronics Decibel 22 has fine bass and a quick Bluetooth connection, but the sound quality fell short for the reviewer.
9.5
Tech Dude Varun
≈ estimated
21/01/2022
Unboxing and review · battery and sound tests
Verdict
Portronics Decibel 22 is strongly recommended as the best 10W RGB soundbar at this low price.
9.0
Anish Max
≈ estimated
19/01/2022
Unboxing and review · sound, design and RGB tests
Verdict
Portronics Decibel 22 has good sound and looks for a budget price, and is a clear recommendation despite minor gaps.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Portronics Decibel 22

  • Aesthetic design with attractive RGB LED lighting that adds to the visual appeal
  • Excellent value for money, often described as a 'worth it' budget purchase
  • Compact and lightweight build makes it highly portable and easy to move around
  • Simple and reliable Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity for pairing with phones and TVs
  • Convenient physical volume control knob for easy adjustments
  • Useful auto-shutdown feature that powers off the device after 10 minutes of inactivity

What customers don't like about Portronics Decibel 22

  • Poor battery backup, with many users reporting it drains much faster than expected
  • Cannot be used while charging, which is a major point of frustration for many owners
  • Repetitive and annoying low-battery voice alerts that interrupt music every 10 seconds
  • Lack of bass depth; some users feel the sound is too flat or comparable to basic TV speakers
  • Does not include a remote control, requiring manual or device-side adjustments

Verdict

The Portronics Decibel 22 is a compact, 10W wireless soundbar featuring dual 5W dynamic drivers and a 2.1 channel stereo configuration designed for tabletop use with laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Key characteristics include Bluetooth 5.0 and 3.5mm AUX connectivity, a physical volume control knob, and integrated RGB LED lighting for a gaming-inspired aesthetic. Main pros include its highly portable 990g lightweight design, decent bass quality for its size, and a 1200mAh battery providing up to 6 hours of playtime. However, notable cons include its inability to be used while charging, persistent low-battery voice alerts, and reported performance issues regarding battery longevity and sound distortion at high volumes.

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