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Truke Thunderbar Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:16 WHDMI ARC type:none

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

5.0/10

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

95%

4.8

Technical score

5%

7.3

Reviews score ( 0 · 1)

Reviews score 5% · 7.3 · based on 1 video
1 video counts as 0.3 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 84% of soundbars
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 81%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 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 84% of models
Score components

25%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.3

Formats

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

4.9

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

9.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 84%
7.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.3/ 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 84% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. 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 84%
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    N/A~ £9
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Ranked #171 of 189 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar Truke Thunderbar

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

25%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.3

Formats

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

4.9

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

9.1

Design

4.8
Reviews score
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.5
Brand name
Truke
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
16 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 16 W of audio output power, less than 85.1% of soundbars and equal to 6.3% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
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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
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% 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
250 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 250 mm wide, narrower than 100% of soundbars.
Height
70 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 70 mm high, taller than 56.2% of soundbars and equal to 3.2% of soundbars.
Thickness
70 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 70 mm thick, thinner than 73.3% of soundbars and equal to 3.2% of soundbars.
Weight
690 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 690 g, less than 93.1% 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.
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Truke Thunderbar vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • 512 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (250 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    250 mm vs 762 mm
  • 1 more USB ports
    This soundbar has more USB ports than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Higher IP rating
    This soundbar has IP rating of IP55, while the average soundbar has not rated.
    IP55 vs not rated
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1,310 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (690 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    690 g vs 2,000 g
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    September 27, 2023
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • 10.56x cheaper
    Truke Thunderbar is cheaper than the average soundbar (£9 vs £95).
    £9 vs £95
  • 10.56x cheaper
    Truke Thunderbar is cheaper than the average soundbar (£9 vs £95).
    £9 vs £95
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This soundbar has more USB ports than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 512 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (250 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    250 mm vs 762 mm
  • Higher IP rating
    This soundbar has IP rating of IP55, while the average soundbar has not rated.
    IP55 vs not rated
  • 1,310 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (690 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    690 g vs 2,000 g
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    September 27, 2023
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • 16 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (70 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    70 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 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 HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • 77.1% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (16 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    16 W vs 70 W
  • 4.29x less popular
    Truke Thunderbar is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 4.3% worse value for money
    Truke Thunderbar has worse value for money than the average soundbar (6.47 vs 6.7).
    6.47 vs 6.75
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • 77.1% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (16 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    16 W vs 70 W
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, 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 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.
  • 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
Android Buddy
≈ estimated
01/10/2023
Unboxing and review · sound and feature walkthrough
Verdict
Truke Thunderbar is loud, sounds good and offers strong value at its low price, despite minor flaws.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Truke Thunderbar

  • Affordable pricing with good 'value for money' sentiment
  • Dual 52mm drivers providing decent sound clarity for the size
  • Compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable
  • Built-in mobile/tablet holder for convenient viewing while listening
  • Customizable RGB lighting that can be turned off if preferred
  • Multiple connectivity options including Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and FM mode

What customers don't like about Truke Thunderbar

  • Limited 16W output power may not be sufficient for large rooms
  • Battery life is relatively short, rated for approximately 6 hours
  • No remote control included, requiring manual or device-based adjustments
  • Lack of advanced connectivity like HDMI ARC or Optical input
  • Bass performance may feel thin compared to soundbars with dedicated subwoofers
  • No dedicated smartphone app for advanced EQ or lighting control

Verdict

The Truke Thunderbar is a portable 16W Bluetooth soundbar featuring dual 52mm drivers designed to deliver high-fidelity stereo audio with enhanced deep bass. Key characteristics include its versatile connectivity via Bluetooth 5.0, AUX, USB, TF card, and FM radio, alongside customizable RGB 'breathing' LEDs that can sync to music. Main pros consist of a convenient built-in mobile/tablet holder (supporting devices up to 11 inches) and a rechargeable battery providing up to 6 hours of playtime. However, notable cons include the lack of a remote control, no HDMI ARC/eARC support, and the absence of voice command or dedicated app compatibility.

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