If you’re in the market for a budget Bluetooth speaker with a decent soundstage, your options are pretty limited. The entry-level segment (which typically starts at Rs 1,500) is replete with bang average products with boxy audio output and shoddy hardware. Enter Inbase Torque, priced at Rs 899 (you read that right), which manages to sound quite decent for its price tag. On top of that, the Bluetooth speaker is integrated with flashy LED lights to light up the room. Curious to find out what Rs 900 buys you in the wireless speaker market, we used this portable speaker for a week. Here is our in-depth review of the Inbase Torque.
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Inbase Torque Review: Design
Here’s what you get inside Inbase Torque’s retail box:
- Bluetooth speaker
- USB Type-A to Type-C cable
- AUX cable
- Instruction manual
- Warranty card
For a wireless speaker priced at Rs 900, the Inbase Torque has surprisingly good hardware. Its chunky, cylindrical body is finished in rubber. The plastic buttons up top do not have any unnecessary flex to them. The circular LED lights placed along the sides of the speaker bleed through the transparent plastic casing. The front-facing grille covering the audio driver has the ‘Inbase’ lettering painted on it. The flat rubber panel at the bottom of the speaker keeps it stable when it’s standing.
The top of the speaker has a set of control keys. You can use these keys to change the mode of the speaker, alter the light pattern, toggle the songs, and fiddle with the volume. Right behind the control keys are the connection and charging ports. These include a USB Type-C port (for charging), a USB Type-A port, a microSD card slot, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The range of connectivity options on offer here is brilliant. There’s a handy 6cm carry loop next to the control keys if you want to attach the speaker to your backpack’s zipper.
The Inbase Torque weighs just 180g, which is about the same as an average smartphone. You can throw it in your tote or backpack and not even realise that it’s there. Its compact form factor is one of its biggest assets. There’s IPX6 protection onboard, which means you can carry this speaker to pool parties and not worry about any water splashes that may fall on it. However, exposure to dust may affect its performance.
Inbase Torque Review: Performance
Connecting the Inbase Torque to your PC or smartphone is a very seamless process. Once the speaker is turned on, it automatically goes into Bluetooth pairing mode. There’s support for Bluetooth 5.3. Once connected, the speaker has a functional range of 10m.
If you fancy a wired connection, you can use the AUX cable provided in the box to connect the speaker to your smartphone, PC, or music player. You can also plug in a USB drive or a microSD card to play your downloaded tunes. Toggling between these connectivity modes requires pressing the M key on the speaker.
The Inbase Torque delivers its audio output through a 2-inch driver. The 8W output can fill up a small room. The soundstage offered by this speaker is pretty impressive for its price. The audio quality is rich and full, with a very prominent low end. While there is a certain boxiness to be heard, it does not ruin the listening experience. We’ve heard worse speakers that cost twice as much.
There’s ample space for the mids and highs in Torque’s soundstage. Playing Sonic Youth’s Incinerate, we were surprised by how well the fuzzy rhythm guitar sounded on this speaker. The rumbling bass made its presence felt in a way that didn’t shroud the mix. The hits on the clapper were relayed with their crispness intact.
Apart from providing a decent listening experience, the Inbase Torque can also set the ambience with its moody RGB lighting. You can choose from a range of patterns and lights by single-pressing the power button once the speaker is connected to your device. If you want to extend the speaker’s battery life, you can turn the RGB lights entirely off.
Single-pressing the M button takes you to the FM Radio mode. The speaker begins scanning for radio stations when you long-press the pause button. This process requires plugging in the charger. If you have a microSD card or a USB drive plugged into the speaker, you can use the M button to access its contents. The +/- buttons can toggle between the previous/next tracks. Long-pressing these buttons changes the volume.
For maximum hands-free connectivity, the Inbase Torque has a built-in microphone that lets you take calls without picking up your phone. You can press the Play button to answer or hang up a call. Long-pressing this button rejects an incoming call. The call quality is boxy, but passable for short conversations.
During the review period, we used the Inbase Torque over a Bluetooth connection with the LED lights in action at all times. Sticking between a 50-70% volume level, we got 6 hours of playtime out of the speaker. You can extend the battery life by using an AUX and turning off the RGB lighting. A full charge takes between 2-3 hours.
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Verdict
The Inbase Torque checks all the right boxes for a budget speaker. Its audio output is loud enough to fill a small room. The soundstage has a prominent low-end, but it doesn’t muddle the mids and the highs. The speaker manages to squeeze in a lot of value for just Rs 900. Its moody RGB lighting can set the ambience in a dark room without looking too gaudy. The AUX, USB, and microSD connectivity options are very convenient. The speaker’s portability makes it ideal for hiking, outdoor parties, and short trips.
Inbase Torque: Pros
- Portable
- Good sound quality
- Lots of connectivity options
- Mood lighting
- Affordable
Inbase Torque: Cons
- Takes 2-3 hours to charge
