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Portronics In Tune 2 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:6 WHDMI ARC type:none

Portronics In Tune 2 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Portronics In Tune 2
4.5/10

Overall score

Score
4.5/ 10
✕
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 99% of models
Score components

95%

4.4

Technical score

5%

7.5

Reviews score ( 0 · 3)

Reviews score 5% · 7.5 · based on 3 videos
3 videos count as 1.3 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 99% of soundbars
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

4.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 97%
4.4

Technical score

Technical score
4.4/ 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 99% of models
Score components

25%

4.1

Audio

18%

3.9

Formats

16%

4.7

Connectivity

14%

4.1

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

8.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 99%
7.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.5/ 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.
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 74% of models
Grades by review (3)
3 video reviews, each 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 74%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £9
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Portronics In Tune 2

Technical score
Technical score
4.4/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

25%

4.1

Audio

18%

3.9

Formats

16%

4.7

Connectivity

14%

4.1

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

8.0

Design

4.4
Reviews score
7.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

4.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.2
Brand name
Portronics
N. of audio channels
2
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 43.6% of soundbars and equal to 56.4% of soundbars.
Audio output power
6 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 6 W of audio output power, less than 99.4% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
160 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 160 Hz, higher than 98.8% of soundbars.
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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
no
This soundbar does not support Bluetooth connectivity. 96.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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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
no
This soundbar does not have control panel. 91% 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
330 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 330 mm wide, narrower than 97.9% of soundbars.
Height
85 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 85 mm high, taller than 87.2% of soundbars.
Thickness
70 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 70 mm thick, thinner than 73.3% of soundbars and equal to 3.2% of soundbars.
Weight
340 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 340 g, less than 100% 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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Portronics In Tune 2 vs the average soundbar

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  • 432 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (330 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    330 mm vs 762 mm
  • 1,660 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (340 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    340 g vs 2,000 g
  • NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth pairing via NFC, the average soundbar does not.
  • 10.56x cheaper
    Portronics In Tune 2 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£9 vs £95).
    £9 vs £95
  • 16 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (70 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    70 mm vs 86 mm
  • 10.56x cheaper
    Portronics In Tune 2 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£9 vs £95).
    £9 vs £95
  • NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth pairing via NFC, the average soundbar does not.
  • 432 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (330 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    330 mm vs 762 mm
  • 1,660 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (340 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    340 g vs 2,000 g
  • 16 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (70 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    70 mm vs 86 mm
  • 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 on-board controls
    This soundbar does not have control panel, the average soundbar does.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This soundbar does not support Bluetooth connectivity, the average soundbar does.
  • 9.4% worse value for money
    Portronics In Tune 2 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (6.17 vs 6.7).
    6.17 vs 6.75
  • 4.29x less popular
    Portronics In Tune 2 is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • 91.4% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (6 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    6 W vs 70 W
  • 108 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (160 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    160 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • 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.
  • 2 fewer supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports fewer audio formats than the average soundbar (0 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    0 vs 2
  • Limited music format support
    This soundbar supports fewer music formats than the average soundbar (none vs MP3).
    none vs MP3
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This soundbar does not support Bluetooth connectivity, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    yes (The USB port is solely for power supply, it does not support data transfer or media playback)
  • 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.
  • No on-board controls
    This soundbar does not have control panel, the average soundbar does.
  • No auto power-off
    This soundbar does not support auto power-off, the average soundbar does.
  • 18 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (85 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    85 mm vs 67 mm

Video reviews

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

7.0
TecnoNE . 22k views .1 days ago
≈ estimated
03/02/2022
Unboxing and review · sound tests at 50% and 100%
Verdict
Portronics In Tune 2 sounds acceptable for the price, but it has no Bluetooth and is only average overall; a fair pick if budget comes first.
8.0
G.Techno
≈ estimated
27/01/2022
Unboxing and review · sound tests at 50% and 100%
Verdict
Portronics In Tune 2 offers good value for the price, though bass is limited and it doesn't stand out.
Not graded

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Portronics In Tune 2

  • Excellent value for money, often cited as a 'steal deal' for its price range
  • Simple plug-and-play setup requiring only a USB port for power and a 3.5mm jack for audio
  • Compact, low-profile design that fits easily under monitors or laptops
  • Actual stereo separation with clear distinction between left and right channels
  • Sufficiently loud volume for small rooms and office workspaces

What customers don't like about Portronics In Tune 2

  • Poor bass performance; sound quality lacks depth and can feel thin
  • Audio distortion occurs at high volume levels, particularly above 60%
  • Short cable lengths can make it difficult to set up with desktop towers
  • Lack of wireless (Bluetooth) connectivity; relies entirely on wired connections
  • Build quality issues reported by some, including a lack of damping pads which causes vibration noise

Verdict

The Portronics In Tune 2 is a compact, 6W portable wired soundbar designed for desktop and laptop setups, featuring a 2.0 stereo channel configuration and a frequency response of 160Hz to 20KHz. It is powered via a 5V USB connection and utilizes a 3.5mm AUX jack for audio input, making it a highly compatible, plug-and-play solution that weighs just 340g. Main advantages include its space-saving 33cm width, sturdy plastic build, and a convenient in-line volume control scroll that provides precise adjustment. However, users may find the bass performance lacking due to the smaller driver size, and the sound can experience distortion when pushed to maximum volume levels.

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