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Philips Fidelio M1bt Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:10 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Philips Fidelio M1bt Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 57% of headphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 73%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

5.1

Features

10%

7.8

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

3.6

Battery

4%

7.5

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 60%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £250
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Philips Fidelio M1bt

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

5.1

Features

10%

7.8

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

3.6

Battery

4%

7.5

Calls & Controls

6.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Philips Fidelio M1bt has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
15 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 15 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 58.3% of headphones and equal to 5.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4, newer Bluetooth version than 57.3% of headphones and equal to 4.9% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
15 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 15 m, higher Bluetooth range than 84.9% of headphones and equal to 6.2% of headphones.
Audio latency
250 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 250 ms, higher audio latency than 93% of headphones and equal to 3.2% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
?
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
10 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 10 hours, lower battery life than 89.8% of headphones and equal to 2.6% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
230 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 230 mAh, lower battery capacity than 94.5% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
Philips
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
166 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 166 g, lighter than 66% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Philips Fidelio M1bt vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • AptX Lossless support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Lossless, the average pair of headphones does not. 4.8% of headphones support aptX Lossless.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 5 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    15 m vs 10 m
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 23.9% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (166 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    166 g vs 218 g
  • 5 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 4,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • AptX Lossless support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Lossless, the average pair of headphones does not. 4.8% of headphones support aptX Lossless.
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    15 m vs 10 m
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 100 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (250 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    250 ms vs 150 ms
  • 20 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (10 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    10 hours vs 30 hours
  • 60.3% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (230 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    230 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 5.87x less popular
    Philips Fidelio M1bt is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2.78x more expensive
    Philips Fidelio M1bt is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£250 vs £90).
    £250 vs £90
  • 3.5% worse value for money
    Philips Fidelio M1bt has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.02 vs 7.3).
    7.02 vs 7.27
  • 5.87x less popular
    Philips Fidelio M1bt is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2.78x more expensive
    Philips Fidelio M1bt is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£250 vs £90).
    £250 vs £90
  • 3.5% worse value for money
    Philips Fidelio M1bt has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.02 vs 7.3).
    7.02 vs 7.27
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 20 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (10 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    10 hours vs 30 hours
  • 60.3% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (230 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    230 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 100 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (250 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    250 ms vs 150 ms

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

theguardian.com
29/11/2013
Hands-on test · Bluetooth on-ear
Verdict
The Philips M1BT is a comfortable, long-lasting Bluetooth headphone with balanced sound, though its fiddly jog switch is its weak point.
whathifi.com
14/10/2013
Hands-on review · Bluetooth on-ear
Verdict
The Philips M1BT is a stylish wireless pair with rich, detailed sound and easy controls, though some buyers may find it a little pricey.
techradar.com
19/12/2013
Hands-on review · Bluetooth on-ear
Verdict
The Philips M1BT is a solid, competent Bluetooth headphone at a fair price, though its build feels patchy and the box contents are thin.
trustedreviews.com
31/01/2014
Hands-on review · Bluetooth on-ear
Verdict
The Philips M1BT is a stylish pair with long battery life, but its sound merely impresses and its Bluetooth connection drops out too often.
expertreviews.co.uk
19/12/2013
Hands-on review · Bluetooth on-ear
Verdict
The Philips M1BT looks stylish and feels well built, with warm, bass-heavy sound that suits rock and electronic music fans best.
stuff.tv
25/10/2021
Hands-on review · Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The Philips Fidelio M1BT is a stylish, comfortable Bluetooth headphone with neutral sound, though it lacks noise cancelling and some rivals are easier to carry.
hifitest.de
24/06/2014
Hi-fi test · Bluetooth on-ear
Verdict
The Philips Fidelio M1BT sounds neutral and detailed, suiting commuters who want serious listening on the go, with bass slightly lifted over Bluetooth.
A
appgefahren.de
03/02/2014
Summary of the review
Philips Fidelio M1BT review: A great pair of Bluetooth headphones
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kopfbox.de
24/11/2013
Personal experience · Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The Philips Fidelio M1BT is a premium portable Bluetooth headset whose sound and calls suit commuters, though it lacks active noise cancelling.
lesnumeriques.com
12/12/2013
Lab test · Bluetooth on-ear
Verdict
The Philips Fidelio M1BT is a neutral, comfortable Bluetooth headphone with wired-quality sound, though its carry pouch is weak and its bass feels light.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Philips Fidelio M1bt

  • High-quality, well-balanced sound profile that fits a wide range of musical genres
  • Excellent battery life, with real-world testing reaching over 30 hours
  • Extremely comfortable memory-foam ear cups with a light, non-burdensome design
  • Strong Bluetooth signal strength with minimal dropouts or interference
  • Support for aptX Bluetooth for higher audio quality on compatible devices
  • Effective passive sound isolation suitable for commuting
  • Premium build quality featuring aluminum, soft leather, and memory foam

What customers don't like about Philips Fidelio M1bt

  • Fiddly playback controls on the right ear cup that can be difficult to use accurately
  • The on-ear design may cause earache or pinching during extended listening sessions
  • Lack of active noise cancellation (ANC)
  • Relatively narrow and 'closed' soundstage compared to over-ear or high-end models
  • MicroUSB charging port is dated compared to modern USB-C standards
  • The audio may sound slightly recessed or 'dark' for some listeners' preferences

Verdict

The Philips Fidelio M1BT is a premium on-ear wireless headphone featuring 40mm high-power neodymium drivers, a frequency response of 15Hz–24,000Hz, and 16-ohm impedance. It utilizes Bluetooth 4.0 with support for aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs to deliver a warm, balanced sound profile with punchy bass and clear mids. Key pros include its sophisticated leather and aluminum build, memory foam ear pads for effective passive noise isolation, and an impressive battery life often exceeding 10 hours. However, notable cons include the absence of active noise cancellation (ANC), a somewhat narrow soundstage, and a fiddly jog-dial control system that can be difficult to use precisely.

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