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Portronics Sound Slick II review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:40 WHDMI ARC type:none

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

Portronics Sound Slick II
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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%

4.5

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.5

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 95% of soundbars
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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 95% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 95%
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 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%

3.6

Audio

18%

3.9

Formats

16%

5.6

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

5.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 96%
4.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.5/ 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. 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 99% of models

4.5

Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review: 6.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.2: (6.0 × 1 + 8.2 × 2) ÷ 3 = 7.5. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 99%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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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
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Portronics Sound Slick II

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 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%

3.6

Audio

18%

3.9

Formats

16%

5.6

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

5.6

Design

4.5
Reviews score
4.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
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
40 W
Market range: <16 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 40 W of audio output power, less than 65.7% of soundbars and equal to 4% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
180 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >82 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 180 Hz, higher than 99.1% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% 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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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
4.2
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 4.2, which is less up to date than 61.8% of soundbars and equal to 24.7% 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
956 mm
Market range: <384 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 956 mm wide, wider than 81.5% of soundbars.
Height
73 mm
Market range: <56 mm – >89 mm
This soundbar is 73 mm high, taller than 69.7% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Thickness
127 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >131 mm
This soundbar is 127 mm thick, thicker than 88.8% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Weight
1,800 g
Market range: <729 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1,800 g, less than 57.7% 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.
Metal grille.
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Portronics Sound Slick II vs the average soundbar

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  • 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
  • 36.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.5/ 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. 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 99% of models

    4.5

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review: 6.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.2: (6.0 × 1 + 8.2 × 2) ÷ 3 = 7.5. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.5 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 vs 2.1
  • 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 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.
  • 36.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.5/ 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. 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 99% of models

    4.5

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review: 6.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.2: (6.0 × 1 + 8.2 × 2) ÷ 3 = 7.5. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.5 vs 7.1
  • 9.5% worse value for money
    Portronics Sound Slick II has worse value for money than the average soundbar (6.95 vs 7.6).
    6.95 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 vs 2.1
  • No bass boost
    This soundbar does not support bass boost, the average soundbar does.
  • 130 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (180 Hz vs 50 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 50 Hz.
    180 Hz vs 50 Hz
  • 3 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2018 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    September 28, 2018
    2018 vs 2021
  • 42.9% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (40 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    40 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 up-to-date Bluetooth version
    This soundbar has a less up-to-date Bluetooth version than the average soundbar (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 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.
  • 41 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (127 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    127 mm vs 86 mm
  • 193 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (956 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    956 mm vs 763 mm
  • 6 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (73 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    73 mm vs 67 mm

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
indianexpress.com
✓ explicit
05/10/2018
Hands-on review · Loud TV soundbar
Verdict
The Portronics Sound Slick II is a loud soundbar with surprisingly full bass for TV, but volume resets and a muddy music sound hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Portronics Sound Slick II

  • Excellent value for money and budget-friendly pricing
  • Sleek and stylish design with a rich finish that blends well with home decor
  • Impressive 40W sound output that is loud, vibrant, and clear for its price range
  • Easy and fast Bluetooth connectivity with various devices
  • Multiple connectivity options including AUX-IN and USB
  • Good build quality and lightweight construction

What customers don't like about Portronics Sound Slick II

  • Remote control is frequently reported as poorly built, non-responsive, or faulty
  • Bright LED status indicator can be distracting during TV viewing
  • Does not save volume settings; defaults to high volume upon power-on
  • Mixed feedback on 3D surround sound mode performance
  • Some reports of long-term durability issues or electrical problems
  • Included AUX and power cables are considered too short by some users

Verdict

The Portronics Sound Slick II is a 40W RMS stereo soundbar featuring a 2.0 channel configuration with four 10W drivers and two passive radiators that deliver a frequency response of 180Hz to 20KHz. Its sleek 956mm long design is constructed from a solid mix of plastic and metal, offering versatile connectivity through Bluetooth 4.2, USB, and 3.5mm AUX inputs. Main pros include its loud and clear vocal performance at a budget-friendly price, a included remote control for convenient distance adjustments, and a compact, wall-mountable build that minimises wire clutter. However, notable cons include a lack of deep, thumping bass for action-oriented content, the absence of an HDMI (ARC) port, and a distracting bright LED indicator that cannot be turned off during use.

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