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Ptron Musicbot Evo Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:12 WHDMI ARC type:none

Ptron Musicbot Evo Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Ptron Musicbot Evo
4.8/10

Overall score

Score
4.8/ 10
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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
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Score components

95%

4.7

Technical score

5%

7.5

Reviews score

Reviews score 5% · 7.5 · based on 1 written review
1 written review counts as 1 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 95% of soundbars
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

4.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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
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Score components

25%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.0

Formats

16%

5.1

Connectivity

14%

5.0

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

8.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 95%
7.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.5/ 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.
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 (1)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 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 Ptron Musicbot Evo

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

25%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.0

Formats

16%

5.1

Connectivity

14%

5.0

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

8.7

Design

4.7
Reviews score
7.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

4.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.4
Brand name
Ptron
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
12 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 12 W of audio output power, less than 92% of soundbars and equal to 1.2% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
60 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 60 Hz, higher than 66.9% of soundbars and equal to 4.7% 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
5
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 5, which is newer than that of 38.9% of soundbars and the same as that of 47.6% of soundbars.
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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
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 9.6% 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
387 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 387 mm wide, narrower than 89.4% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Height
65 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 65 mm high, shorter than 54.6% of soundbars and equal to 4.3% of soundbars.
Thickness
65 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 65 mm thick, thinner than 82.9% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Weight
530 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 530 g, less than 99.5% 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.
Metal grille.
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Ptron Musicbot Evo vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • 375 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (387 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    387 mm vs 762 mm
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • 1,470 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (530 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    530 g vs 2,000 g
  • 21 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (65 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    65 mm vs 86 mm
  • 1 more sound modes
    This soundbar offers more sound modes than the average soundbar (5 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    5 vs 4
  • 10.56x cheaper
    Ptron Musicbot Evo is cheaper than the average soundbar (£9 vs £95).
    £9 vs £95
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • 10.56x cheaper
    Ptron Musicbot Evo is cheaper than the average soundbar (£9 vs £95).
    £9 vs £95
  • 1 more sound modes
    This soundbar offers more sound modes than the average soundbar (5 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    5 vs 4
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • 375 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (387 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    387 mm vs 762 mm
  • 1,470 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (530 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    530 g vs 2,000 g
  • 21 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (65 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    65 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 (supported inputs: Bluetooth, 3.5mm Aux, USB, TF Card)
  • 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 Bluetooth connectivity
    This soundbar does not support Bluetooth connectivity, the average soundbar does.
  • No PCM / LPCM
    This soundbar does not support PCM / LPCM support, the average soundbar does.
  • 6.1% worse value for money
    Ptron Musicbot Evo has worse value for money than the average soundbar (6.36 vs 6.7).
    6.36 vs 6.75
  • 4.29x less popular
    Ptron Musicbot Evo 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
  • 82.9% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (12 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    12 W vs 70 W
  • 8 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (60 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    60 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.
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
    No (supported inputs: Bluetooth, 3.5mm Aux, USB, TF Card)
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This soundbar does not support Bluetooth connectivity, the average soundbar does.
  • 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 front display
    This soundbar uses none for display type, while the average soundbar uses LED.
    No built-in display.
    none vs LED

Video reviews

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

Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
gizarena.com
≈ estimated
16/02/2023
Hands-on review · Portable mini soundbar
Verdict
The pTron Musicbot Evo is a compact battery-powered soundbar that suits music and calls better than movies, running roughly 6 to 10 hours per charge.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ptron Musicbot Evo

  • Excellent value for money in the budget price segment
  • Quick and seamless Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with good range
  • Lightweight and portable design, making it easy to move or use as a desktop speaker
  • Premium look with a metal grill and sleek aesthetic
  • Versatile playback options including Bluetooth, Aux, USB, and TF card
  • Clear audio quality suitable for small rooms or personal listening

What customers don't like about Ptron Musicbot Evo

  • Mixed reports on battery life, with some users experiencing much less than the advertised 10 hours
  • Lack of deep bass despite the 'Punchy Bass' marketing
  • Extremely loud and non-adjustable voice announcements for power and mode switching
  • Potential quality control issues, such as reversed audio channels or flimsy buttons
  • Connectivity can be unstable for some, with reports of frequent disconnects
  • Charging issues reported by some customers

Verdict

The pTron Musicbot Evo is a 12W portable mini soundbar featuring dual 52mm full-range dynamic drivers designed to deliver stereo sound with punchy bass and a frequency response up to 20,000 Hz. Built for versatility, it supports Bluetooth 5.0 with a 10-meter range, TWS pairing for dual-speaker setups, and multiple playback modes including 3.5mm Aux, USB drive, and TF card (up to 32GB). Its main pros include a lightweight, 38.7cm slim design with a metallic front grill, a built-in microphone for hands-free calls, and a 1200mAh battery providing up to 10 hours of playback. However, common cons cited by users include inconsistent battery backup that may fall short of the advertised duration, unstable Bluetooth connectivity at times, and loud, non-adjustable voice prompts during power-up or mode switching.

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