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Portronics Sound Slick IV review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£55N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:120 WHDMI ARC type:eARC

Portronics Sound Slick IV Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Portronics Sound Slick IV
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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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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Score components

35%

5.3

Technical score

30%

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

25%

8.2

Reviews score

10%

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

â–²Better than 54% of soundbars
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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
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Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 66%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
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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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Score components

25%

5.0

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

5.7

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 66%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 10
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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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80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

8.2

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
1 review + 6 videos, average 8.1/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 57%
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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.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £55
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 Sound Slick IV

Based on 1 · 6

Reviewers mostly enjoy the punchy bass and clear sound, but the HDMI ARC connection is the main letdown.
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Portronics Sound Slick IV

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 10
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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%

5.0

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

5.7

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.6

Design

5.3
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.8
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
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
150 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >82 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 150 Hz, higher than 97.3% of soundbars and equal to 0.9% of soundbars.
Max frequency
18,000 Hz
Market range: <19k Hz – >20k Hz
This soundbar reaches a maximum frequency of 18,000 Hz, lower than 93% of soundbars and equal to 2.6% 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
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
N/A
HDMI ARC type
eARC
This soundbar has eARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 71.5% of soundbars and the same as what 28.5% 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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What reviewers say
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
782 mm
Market range: <384 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 782 mm wide, wider than 53.4% of soundbars.
Height
64 mm
Market range: <56 mm – >89 mm
This soundbar is 64 mm high, shorter than 59.6% of soundbars and equal to 6.9% of soundbars.
Thickness
108 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >131 mm
This soundbar is 108 mm thick, thicker than 77.1% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Weight
2,500 g
Market range: <729 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 2,500 g, more than 62.4% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% 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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What reviewers say

Portronics Sound Slick IV vs the average soundbar

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  • 4 more drivers
    This soundbar has more drivers than the average soundbar (8 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    8 vs 4
  • 15.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
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    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–² Better than 57% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    1 review + 6 videos, average 8.1/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.1
  • 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
  • 15.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 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–² Better than 57% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    1 review + 6 videos, average 8.1/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.1
  • 4 more drivers
    This soundbar has more drivers than the average soundbar (8 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    8 vs 4
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 100 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (150 Hz vs 50 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 50 Hz.
    150 Hz vs 50 Hz
  • 2,000 Hz lower max frequency
    This soundbar has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 22 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (108 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    108 mm vs 86 mm
  • 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
  • 100 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (150 Hz vs 50 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 50 Hz.
    150 Hz vs 50 Hz
  • 2,000 Hz lower max frequency
    This soundbar has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 22 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (108 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    108 mm vs 86 mm
  • 500 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (2,500 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    2,500 g vs 2,000 g

Video reviews

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

9.0
True Techy
≈ estimated
05/12/2022
Review · sound, bass and optical vs Bluetooth tests
Verdict
Portronics Sound Slick IV is good value for bass and clarity, but skip it if your TV only has HDMI ARC.
8.0
Mr LazyTech
≈ estimated
29/09/2022
Hands-on review · unboxing, design and music tests
Verdict
Portronics Sound Slick IV is a sensible buy for the money, with a good build and looks, though bass is not ground-shaking.
9.0
IE Tech
≈ estimated
24/09/2022
Hands-on review · sound modes, features and small-room use
Verdict
Portronics Sound Slick IV is good value for small rooms with strong sound, though it lacks HDMI ARC.
9.0
AK TECH
≈ estimated
21/09/2022
Unboxing and review · sound and bass tests
Verdict
Portronics Sound Slick IV delivers strong sound and bass in one unit with no separate subwoofer.
4.0
Unique Harsh
≈ estimated
01/01/2023
Unboxing · first look and feature walkthrough
Verdict
Portronics Sound Slick IV is not recommended: it is being discontinued, and a newer upgraded rival is the better buy.
9.0
Etech Info
≈ estimated
26/09/2022
Unboxing · setup and sound tests
Verdict
Portronics Sound Slick IV offers loud, clear sound the creator enjoyed, though it takes up quite a lot of desk space.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
news18.com
≈ estimated
06/12/2022
Hands-on test · 2.1 soundbar
Verdict
The Portronics Sound Slick IV is a solid 120W 2.1 soundbar with punchy bass and clear vocals for games and music, but it has no HDMI eARC.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Portronics Sound Slick IV

  • Excellent value for money at its price point
  • Balanced sound quality with punchy bass and clear vocals
  • Solid, premium-feeling build quality with a scratch-resistant finish
  • Compact design with an in-built 60W subwoofer that saves space
  • Multiple connectivity options including Optical, Bluetooth 5.0, USB, and AUX
  • Dedicated sound modes (Music, Movie, News) that effectively adjust audio profiles
  • Minimal audio-visual lag over Bluetooth, making it suitable for casual gaming

What customers don't like about Portronics Sound Slick IV

  • Lacks an HDMI ARC/eARC port, requiring Optical or Bluetooth for TV connection
  • Annoying and loud voice prompts/sounds when powering on/off or pairing
  • Power button is often described as 'mushy' and can fail to register presses
  • Audio distortion can occur when volume exceeds 90%
  • Does not support high-end audio codecs like AAC or Dolby Atmos
  • TV remote cannot control volume when connected via Optical; requires the soundbar's remote
  • After-sales support and warranty service have received poor user feedback

Verdict

The Portronics Sound Slick IV is a compact 2.1 channel wireless soundbar delivering a powerful 120W total output, featuring a dedicated 60W built-in subwoofer and twin 30W speakers for room-filling sound. Its sleek design is finished with a scratch-resistant sand-grain texture and offers versatile connectivity via Bluetooth 5.0/5.2, Optical Input, USB, and 3.5mm AUX ports. Main advantages include its space-saving integrated woofer, multiple preset equalizer modes (Music, News, Movie), and excellent value-for-money performance with clear vocals. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of an HDMI ARC port, a mushy power button that may miss inputs, and loud, non-adjustable voice prompts during power-up or pairing.

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