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Portronics Pure Sound 1 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:60 WHDMI ARC type:none

Portronics Pure Sound 1 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Portronics Pure Sound 1
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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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▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

35%

4.8

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.3

Reviews score

10%

?

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

▼Worse than 54% of soundbars
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 56%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

25%

4.0

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.7

Design

▼Worse than 83%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 72% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

8.1

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
6 videos, average 8.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 72%
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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~ £35
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Portronics Pure Sound 1

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Technical Specifications of soundbar Portronics Pure Sound 1

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

25%

4.0

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.7

Design

4.8
Reviews score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.7
N. of audio channels
2.1
This soundbar offers 2.1 audio channels, more than 42.2% of soundbars and equal to 27.6% of soundbars.
Audio output power
60 W
Market range: <16 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 60 W of audio output power, less than 51.4% of soundbars and equal to 9.1% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
50 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >82 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
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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What reviewers say
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
Wi-Fi 4
This soundbar has Wi-Fi 4, which is more advanced than 81.8% of soundbars and equal to 3% of soundbars.
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
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
750 mm
Market range: <384 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 750 mm wide, narrower than 52.4% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Height
70 mm
Market range: <56 mm – >89 mm
This soundbar is 70 mm high, taller than 55.9% of soundbars and equal to 3.2% of soundbars.
Thickness
81 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >131 mm
This soundbar is 81 mm thick, thinner than 55.9% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Weight
3,500 g
Market range: <729 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 3,500 g, more than 78.8% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% 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 Pure Sound 1 vs the average soundbar

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  • 16.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 72% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 videos, average 8.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.1
  • 16.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 72% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 videos, average 8.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.1
  • 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
  • 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 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 HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • 1,500 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (3,500 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    3,500 g vs 2,000 g
  • No auto power-off
    This soundbar does not support auto power-off, 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
  • 14.3% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (60 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    60 W vs 70 W
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, 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 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 auto power-off
    This soundbar does not support auto power-off, the average soundbar does.
  • 1,500 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (3,500 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    3,500 g vs 2,000 g
  • 3 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (70 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    70 mm vs 67 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
True Techy
≈ estimated
26/09/2021
Hands-on review · sound, Bluetooth and bass tests
Verdict
Portronics Pure Sound 1 is good value for a TV upgrade, with balanced sound and solid bass, though there is no separate subwoofer.
8.0
IE Tech
≈ estimated
30/07/2021
Hands-on review · features, sound and connectivity
Verdict
The Portronics Pure Sound 1 is good overall, with light distortion and storage support capped at 32GB.
9.0
Mr LazyTech
✓ explicit
17/07/2021
Hands-on review · sound, build and connectivity
Verdict
Portronics Pure Sound 1 earns high marks for sound and build, a strong pick at this budget price.
9.0
Unique Harsh
✓ explicit
28/12/2022
Unboxing · contents, remote and quick sound check
Verdict
Portronics Pure Sound 1 offers good build and sound for its price and is worth buying.
8.0
NDTV
≈ estimated
11/12/2021
Short review · sound, design and inputs
Verdict
Portronics Pure Sound 1 is a great-sounding budget soundbar, if you don't need HDMI.
8.0
Sanket Dhavale
≈ estimated
13/07/2021
Unboxing · features and usage
Verdict
The Portronics Pure Sound 1 is powerful for its low price, but it is not waterproof and needs an extra cable for TV.
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Portronics Pure Sound 1

  • Good sound quality with notable clarity and punchy bass for the price
  • Loud enough to adequately fill a mid-sized room at maximum volume
  • Multiple connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.0, Optical, USB, and AUX
  • Sleek and compact design that is easy to wall-mount or place on a TV cabinet
  • Includes a user-friendly remote with EQ presets and bass/treble adjustments
  • Highly regarded as a 'value for money' or 'bang-for-buck' budget soundbar

What customers don't like about Portronics Pure Sound 1

  • Lacks an HDMI ARC port, which may be a dealbreaker for some TV setups
  • Glossy finish is prone to fingerprints and visible scratches
  • Some users reported sound distortion at extremely high volume levels
  • Misleading product descriptions regarding an 'inbuilt battery'; the device requires a constant power source
  • Bluetooth connectivity can occasionally be unstable or trigger annoying pairing voice prompts
  • Mixed reviews on FM radio reception, with some users finding it weak indoors

Verdict

The Portronics Pure Sound 1 is a 60W RMS Bluetooth soundbar designed to deliver a cinematic surround sound experience with two 5.8 x 9.8 cm driver units and a frequency response of 50Hz-20KHz. It features a sleek, wall-mountable design with four-color LED indicators for mode identification and a user-friendly remote that controls three EQ modes (Music, Movies, News) along with bass and treble adjustments. Its primary pros include versatile connectivity through Bluetooth 5.0, Optical-IN, USB, and 3.5mm AUX, alongside a loud, clear audio profile suitable for mid-sized rooms. However, notable cons include the lack of an HDMI ARC port, a glossy finish that is highly susceptible to fingerprints and scratches, and potential audio distortion at maximum volume levels.

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