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Portronics Sound Slick V review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:80 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

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

Portronics Sound Slick V
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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%

5.0

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

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–¼Worse than 61% of soundbars
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

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5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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%

4.3

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

5.6

Controls

12%

4.9

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

8.7

Design

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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

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~ £35
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Portronics Sound Slick V

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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 76% of models
Score components:

25%

4.3

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

5.6

Controls

12%

4.9

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

8.7

Design

5.0
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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 55% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
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
80 W
Market range: <16 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 80 W of audio output power, more than 51.4% of soundbars and equal to 7.4% 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
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
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
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 24.7% of soundbars and the same as what 46.5% 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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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
585 mm
Market range: <384 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 585 mm wide, narrower than 69.8% 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
64 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >131 mm
This soundbar is 64 mm thick, thinner than 85.6% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Weight
900 g
Market range: <729 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 900 g, less than 81% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% 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 Sound Slick V vs the average soundbar

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  • Better water protection
    This soundbar has a higher IP rating than the average soundbar (IPX7 vs not rated).
    IPX7 vs not rated
  • 22 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (64 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    64 mm vs 86 mm
  • 1,100 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (900 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    900 g vs 2,000 g
  • 178 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (585 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    585 mm vs 763 mm
  • Better water protection
    This soundbar has a higher IP rating than the average soundbar (IPX7 vs not rated).
    IPX7 vs not rated
  • 22 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (64 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    64 mm vs 86 mm
  • 1,100 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (900 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    900 g vs 2,000 g
  • 178 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (585 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    585 mm vs 763 mm
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC 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
  • 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.
  • 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 night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC 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 dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.

Video reviews

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

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Portronics Sound Slick V

  • Excellent value for money and affordable pricing for an 80W soundbar.
  • Sleek and compact aesthetic design that fits well under most TVs.
  • Multiple connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.0, USB, AUX, and Optical input.
  • Loud and clear sound output that is a significant upgrade over standard TV speakers.
  • Sturdy build quality with a scratch-resistant sand-grain finish.
  • Easy to set up and use with various devices like smartphones and laptops.

What customers don't like about Portronics Sound Slick V

  • Lacks deep or powerful bass due to the absence of a dedicated external subwoofer.
  • Lacks an HDMI ARC port, which may be a drawback for users wanting single-remote TV control.
  • Annoying voice announcements for startup, shutdown, and pairing modes.
  • No dedicated bass or treble adjustment settings to fine-tune the audio profile.
  • Some users reported issues with the remote control being small or unresponsive.
  • The power button on the unit can be mushy and occasionally fails to register presses.

Verdict

The Portronics Sound Slick V is a portable 80W wireless soundbar featuring a 2.1 channel system with an in-built woofer for deep bass without external clutter. It offers versatile connectivity through Bluetooth 5.0, a 3.5mm AUX jack, a USB port, and an Optical Input, while its aesthetic is defined by a scratch-resistant sand-grain finish and a lightweight, sleek design. Main pros include its space-saving compact form, multiple sound modes for tailored audio experiences, and included remote control for ease of use. However, some users have noted a lack of an HDMI ARC port and occasional sound distortion at higher volumes.

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