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Pure Jongo S3

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3.8
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User ratings:
16
3.9 out of 5
16 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
15
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3.8 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Pros

  • Great sound
  • affordable multiroom smarts
  • solid and impressive sound

Cons

  • no sign of it at the time of writing
  • can't play Spotify
  • BBC Radio

Key specs

  • yes
  • yes
  • 20 W
  • 10 h

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Pure Jongo S3 - Pros & Cons

Pure Jongo S3

Pros

  • Great sound
  • affordable multiroom smarts
  • solid and impressive sound
  • Vocals are clear
  • direct and well projected
  • Overall design is solid
  • slick and well designed with fluid music playback integration
  • designed
  • flexible and most importantly has outstanding battery life
  • handy and flexible wireless system
  • build quality and styling is solid

Cons

  • no sign of it at the time of writing
  • can't play Spotify
  • BBC Radio
  • Audio is still small and a bit boxy
  • no internal battery for wireless use
  • Spotify or Pandora on the speakers is to use a direct Bluetooth connection
  • The app was a little difficult to navigate especially
  • inability to add more speakers may be a turn-off for some
  • The slightly pointless free Loewe Smart Audio app
  • speakers are limited to doing their job in a home
  • Ultimate Ears Boom The Ultimate Ears Boom looks a bit like a pencil case

Pure Jongo S3 - Technical Overview

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IconPeak power
20 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconWeight
1000 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
IconPlayback time
10 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

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Pure Jongo S3 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels1.0
RMS20.0 W
Peak power20.0 W
Supported formats
  • .aac
  • MP2
  • MP3
  • WMA
Number of drivers1
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Dimensions
Height5.31 in
Width5.16 in
Depth5.47 in
Weight35.27 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiveryes
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Streaming standardsAirPlay
Humidity resistantyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Green
  • Orange
  • White
Built-in displayyes
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Connectivity
USByes
USB version2.0
Other connectorsEthernet
AUX inyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
Bluetooth profileA2DP
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Ethernet
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredyes
Electric (not USB)yes
Battery typeRechargeable Battery
Playback time10.0 h

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Pure Jongo S3 Pure - Editorial Reviews (15)

3.8
Based on 15 reviews
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Pure Jongo S3 Pure Jongo S3 review
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TechRadar
Published: 10.05.2013
Pure Jongo S3 review
3.5

This compact portable speaker has some big ideas. Not all of them pay off

Pure Jongo S3 Review: Pure Jongo S3 – Cybershack
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Cybershack
Review: Pure Jongo S3 – Cybershack
Pure Jongo S3 Pure Jongo S3 review
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Pocket-lint
Published: 20.01.2014
Pure Jongo S3 review
3.5

When the Pure Jongo S3 arrived in the office we didn't quite get the point at first. A battery powered Bluetooth speaker is always handy, but we'd seen

Pure Jongo S3 Pure Jongo S3 review
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T3
Published: 29.04.2013
Pure Jongo S3 review
4.0

Can the Pure Jongo S3 bring wireless multi-room audio to the masses?

Pure Jongo S3 Pure Jongo S3 review
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Alphr
Published: 01.07.2013
Pure Jongo S3 review
5.0

After years of producing internet and DAB radios, Pure is making a break for the multiroom space; the Jongo S3 wireless speaker is a big part of that move. Externally, it’s an unprepossessing piece of kit. It’s small

Pure Jongo S3 The best Bluetooth speakers of 2014: Wireless music bliss
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Digital Spy
Published: 06.07.2014
The best Bluetooth speakers of 2014: Wireless music bliss

Digital Spy puts a collection of Bluetooth speakers through their paces.

Pure Jongo S3 Pure Jongo S3 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 02.10.2013
Pure Jongo S3 Review
3.0

The Pure Jongo S3 is a functional, inexpensive Wi-Fi-capable speaker for multi-room setups, but if you just want a single music box there are better Bluetooth models out there.

Pure Jongo S3 Pure Jongo S3 review
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Alphr
Published: 01.07.2013
Pure Jongo S3 review
5.0

After years of producing internet and DAB radios, Pure is making a break for the multiroom space; the Jongo S3 wireless speaker is a big part of that move. Externally, it’s an unprepossessing piece of kit. It’s small

Pure Jongo S3 Pure Jongo S3 wireless speaker
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Good Gear Guide
Pure Jongo S3 wireless speaker
3.5

This compact, weighty speaker sounds surprisingly good

Pure Jongo S3 Pure Jongo S3 and Jongo T2 Review
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SlashGear
Published: 25.12.2013
Pure Jongo S3 and Jongo T2 Review

Think multi-room audio and your first thought is probably Sonos, but Pure is hoping to change all that. Initially started to demonstrate the wireless chips of parent company Imagination Technologie…

Pure Jongo S3 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 19.05.2014
Home review
4.0

A decent, flexible stereo system, but class rivals offer a more insightful performance

Pure Jongo S3 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 07.05.2013
Home review
5.0

Great sound, affordable multiroom smarts and 10 hours of wire-free portability make this little speaker a real gem

Pure Jongo S3 Pure Jongo S3 wireless speaker system review
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Tech Guide
Published: 15.07.2013
Pure Jongo S3 wireless speaker system review

Pure is a name we know from its popular range of digital radios but now the company has entered the wireless speaker space with the Jongo S3.

Pure Jongo S3 Review: Pure Jongo A2 and S3
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WIRED
Published: 12.11.2013
Review: Pure Jongo A2 and S3
2.0

On paper, the Pure Jongo S3 wireless speaker and A2 adapter sound like a great alternative to a Sonos system. But a poor user experience and clunky setup quickly dampened our enthusiasm.

Pure Jongo S3 Jongo S3 review: Wireless speaker is flexible but offers unimpressive sound
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Macworld
Published: 05.05.2014
Jongo S3 review: Wireless speaker is flexible but offers unimpressive sound
3.5

You can connect to Pure's Jongo S3 via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or wired connection but it offers so-so sound and weak multi-room play options.