Portronics SoundDrum 10W Portable Bluetooth Stereo Speaker with Powerful Bass, Aux 3.5 mm, In-Built Mic, FM Radio, 6-7 Hrs Playtime(Black)

The media could not be loaded. I've been using this speaker for over 2 years now. It's absolutely unbelievable how much value for money this tiny speaker packs. The sound quality is good and batter is very long lasting.For 1500 bucks you get good quality 10 W Bluetooth speaker that has a woofer, is water proof, have a 8+hr battery life, can connect to your device via aux cable, or also connect to pendrives or SD card readers, it has an inbuilt radio that works like a charm in outdoor conditions plus it can be used as a powerbank to charger your phones via a USB cable. I've been using it for more than two years and I'm absolutely happy with this product.Don't think just buy it. You can also buy multiple sounddrum and connect them together via cable and use them as a single speaker unit. Features are absolutely crazy for this price point.

I was looking for a "practical" speaker to accompany my new PC. I was looking for the wired ones, but the quality ones were costly at the >2000 range and I was not willing to shell out that much amount. And upon that I was planning to shift my PC to my new office away from my home. So buying wired speakers was not practical. I was planning to cancel the purchase but the list of blue tooth speakers lured me again, primarily because I was listening to lot of music and YouTube videos using my mobile head phones and my ears were feeling the pain literally. The most important factor was I was listening to BBC Radio and I was looking for a replacement for the mobile headphones. I came across the name Portronics but as I was not familiar with the name, I was planning to zero in on the Sony Extra Bass speaker which looks the same like the Sound Drum. The price was almost double.I had to change my mind after one of the sales men in a leading mobile store in Cochin recommended me Portronics. I looked for the reviews both in Amazon and YouTube and all the reviews were in favor of Portronics. The Sound Drum reached me in 5 days, a bit longer than F'kart. Please note the price was around 400 bucks less than F'Kart!The Sound Drum will amaze you with its size. Less than 9.5 CM in height and around 9 CM in width. Better quality videos and sound files will need only 50% of your mobile's volume bar. As the size is small you can't expect the same quality of sound which comes from a very big sound system. Even then, if you keep the Sound Bar at the center of your hall, it will suffice the sound requirement of your entire household! It is loud enough for the entire house! (My home has 3 rooms, one medium sized hall, a medium sized dining room and a medium sized kitchen -all under 800 sq.ft).The best part is the portability of the Sound Drum when paired with your mobile phone. When I am writing this, my mobile is put on charge in the hall and I am sitting in my room. When my phone rings, I CAN ANSWER THE CALL WITHOUT RAISING FROM MY SEAT!!! All I have to do is press the Play button on the Sound Drum (the one between the + and - buttons); and I can answer the call facing the Sound Drum as it is equipped with a mic. Don't ask me how to make a call; obviously you have to go near your phone.They are providing a USB cable for charging. You can connect it to any USB mobile charger. As I have a Motorola Quick Charger, I charged the Drum for around 5 hours. Anyway the user manual is not very clear about the charging. When I contacted Portronics (chat is available on their website), the reply I got is that we can use any mobile charger. I have connected the Drum to my PC using the USB cable; I don't know whether it is good for the battery's health. I can't comment on the battery life. I haven't checked it as the Drum is always connected to the PC. Reviews say that it can last 6-7 hours.There is FM, but tuning FM is tedious. I didn't waste my time setting it up. I am using FM apps on mobile.Anyway, if you are looking for a good quality blue tooth speaker, Portronics Sound Drum is a good choice. The build quality is good. The speaker doesn't move when I put it on high volume. Make sure that the surface is not too smooth. I hope the Sound Drum will last longer. I can't predict it. This is my first time using a Portronics product. What the company offers is extra 2 months warranty, if you register on their website immediately after the purchase.My primary usage : Listening to BBC World Radio: download the BBC I Player Radio App. Listening to online FM radio: I am using All India Radio Live app. There are a lot of FM apps. Choose the best one.-------------------------------------------Update after two weeks : you can't control volume, touching + or - on the speaker; they are meant for playback control only. You have to use your mobile or PC yo change volume.You can connect it easily with a PC via Bluetooth; if your PC doesn't have Bluetooth, buy a Bluetooth adapter. I bought one from Amazon itself which is working good. (https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B077B1L1HH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)When playing from the PC the volume seems to be low compared to when paired with mobile devices. Don't know the reason. Some apps like Amazon Prime Music gives good volume. I read a general opinion (not specific to this device) that connecting with an AUX cable will solve the problem. I haven't checked it. Anyway, not a drawback.You need to be close to the Sound Drum and in level with the mic to answer mobile calls. Otherwise, the person on the other end may not hear you properly.-------------------------------------------Hope this review will help you. If you finds it useful, please give it a thumps up! Happy shopping!

Pros:————Super loud, melodious sound. Enough for large halls.Real 10W output, 360 degree surround sound.Aux, FM, USB input modes.Call & Mic for taking phone calls.Bass is superb.Cons:————FM is bit hazy in interiors.Two phones can’t connect at once. Can be paired with only one phone at a time.Rating:————Build quality: 9/10Ease of use: 10/10Sound quality: 8/10Sound output: 10/10Bass: 10/10 (in this range)Durability: 8/10Valur for money: 10/10Overall rating: 9/10I had following requirements when I wanted to buy Bluetooth wireless speaker.1. Minimum 6W output RMS (basically how loud your speaker will sound)2. Maximum exandability/options for input like AUX Input connection, USB or SD Card, FM receiver.3. No compromise on BASS.4. Call answering (optional)I checked almost all available speakers from Sony, JBL, Phillips, Boat, Zaap, Creative, Logitech. This speaker was out of stock during that time on Amazon. But while searching through Portronics website I found it listed there. I was quite amazed with the specs because it ticked all the boxes. Unfortunately it was out of stock on all websites, finally I saw it available yesterday and ordered it with expediated delivery (seller: TD_Store). To my surprise I received it today noon itself. Immediately unboxed and checked the performance.Its roof blowing device. No exaggeration! Super loud and super bass! Impressed with quality of build, performance and usability. The bass radiator at top delivers amazing performance. It has incoming call answering facility. FM reception is bit hazy in house interiors but near to windows or open areas its superb. Believe me this FM feature is underrated in bluetooth speakers, but its the one feature which will be used most of the times after purchasing device. This 10W surround sound 360 degree output is comparable to any 2.5 channel wired speakers. This speaker is tiny/portable but delivers performance that is expected from soundbar kind of speakers in range of 12 to 25k. Most of the times you will have to listen only on half volume bar. You can go full volume only during parties or outdoor. Tested it on terrace, loud enough for a terrace party. Im personally very satisfied with specs and quality of sound. Definitely beats Sony and JBL counterparts. I have heard these other speakers at a shop. Portronics has really done a great job in building this product. Destroyed the competition in below Rs 2K/ 3K category. I brought this one for Rs 1950. I myself is a techie/music lover and did lot of searching before buying this device. If you have any questions please write in comments.P.S: Notice the direction play button in photos on cover and on actual device, I received this speaker with manufacturing date in April 2018 and I think they have corrected the direction of play button in freshly manufactured devices.