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Philips Fidelio M2bt Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:10 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Philips Fidelio M2bt Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 67% of headphones
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

â–²Better than 56%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

52%

7.2

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

6.9

Connectivity

6%

3.7

Battery

4%

9.0

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 71%
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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%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £220
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Philips Fidelio M2bt

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

52%

7.2

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

6.9

Connectivity

6%

3.7

Battery

4%

9.0

Calls & Controls

6.6
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Philips Fidelio M2bt 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
7.4/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.4
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
7 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 7 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 83.2% of headphones and equal to 1.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% 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
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
100 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 100 ms, lower audio latency than 54.8% of headphones and equal to 1.7% 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
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
?
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
190 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 190 g, lighter than 59.1% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Philips Fidelio M2bt vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 11 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (7 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    7 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • 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.
  • 12.8% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (190 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    190 g vs 218 g
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 11 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (7 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    7 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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 %
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • 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
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Fast pairing support
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • 50 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (100 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    100 ms vs 150 ms
  • 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.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 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
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 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
  • 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 M2bt is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Philips Fidelio M2bt is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£220 vs £90).
    £220 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Philips Fidelio M2bt is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Philips Fidelio M2bt is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£220 vs £90).
    £220 vs £90
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 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

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

whathifi.com
30/09/2014
Test-room review · Bluetooth on-ear
Verdict
The Philips Fidelio M2BT is a punchy, detailed on-ear with intuitive controls and NFC pairing, though its pads can make ears warm after a few albums.
pocket-lint.com
29/10/2014
Hands-on review · Wireless on-ear
Verdict
The Philips Fidelio M2BT is a small, comfortable on-ear with big sound, though its bass is heavy and Bluetooth can drop out or stutter.
techadvisor.com
10/12/2014
Hands-on test · Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The Philips Fidelio M2BT has a bassy, Beats-like sound with muted treble, suiting trains, planes and offices more than walking.
H
head-fi.org
25/12/2014
Summary of the review
Philips Fidelio M2BT - Reviews - Head-Fi
expertreviews.co.uk
24/01/2015
Hands-on test · Over-ear headphones
Verdict
The Philips Fidelio M2BT is a strong follow-up to the M1BT, with tight bass that never overwhelms and comfort over long listening sessions.
G
gadgetviper.com
13/04/2016
Summary of the review
Philips Fidelio M2BT - The best wireless gym headphones
hifitest.de
17/02/2015
Hands-on review · Bluetooth on-ear
Verdict
The Philips Fidelio M2BT is a quick-pairing on-ear with a long wireless range, suited to fans of clear, bass-leaning sound who listen mainly from their phone.
connect.de
26/11/2014
Product review · Bluetooth on-ear
Verdict
The Philips Fidelio M2BTBK is a balanced, spacious on-ear with good sound across all music types, though its fragile control switch is a weak point.
lesnumeriques.com
12/02/2015
Comparative test · Bluetooth on-ear
Verdict
The Philips Fidelio M2BT is a robust, well-isolating Bluetooth on-ear with very low distortion, though its woven fabric is fragile and bass can mask voices.
audiocasque.fr
11/12/2014
Hands-on review · Wireless on-ear
Verdict
The Philips Fidelio M2BT is a warm, spacious on-ear that sounds best over aptX or a cable, though Bluetooth lip-sync can be badly off with non-aptX phones.
blablahightech.fr
08/04/2015
Hands-on test · Portable Bluetooth
Verdict
The Philips Fidelio M2BT is a compact, well-isolating on-ear with balanced sound, though skipping tracks is not obvious and pairing can be fussy.
T
techdifferent.it
24/10/2014
Summary of the review
Philips Fidelio L2 headphones review
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bluetoothkoptelefoon.com
02/11/2014
Product review · Bluetooth on-ear
Verdict
The Philips Fidelio M2BT is a rich-sounding, compact on-ear with built-in controls and NFC pairing, though its pads get warm after a few albums.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Philips Fidelio M2bt

  • Punchy and detailed audio performance with rich bass
  • Comfortable for long listening sessions due to soft memory foam ear pads
  • Premium design with a woven fiber headband and sturdy build
  • Intuitive on-ear controls for volume, calls, and track skipping
  • Includes a backup 1.2m cable for passive use when the battery is depleted
  • Compact and lightweight for a portable Bluetooth headphone

What customers don't like about Philips Fidelio M2bt

  • Known durability issues with ear pad stitching and foam splitting over time
  • Occasional Bluetooth connectivity glitches and audio dropouts
  • Lack of active noise cancellation (ANC)
  • Limited 10-hour battery life compared to more modern competitors
  • Bass-heavy sound profile may be too intense for some genres
  • Potential for audio/video synchronization lag during playback

Verdict

The Philips Fidelio M2BT is a premium on-ear wireless headphone featuring 40mm high-definition neodymium drivers and a closed-back acoustic seal for enhanced sound isolation. It boasts a wide frequency response of 7Hz to 23,500Hz (up to 40,000Hz wired), a 16 Ohm impedance, and 107dB sensitivity, delivering a warm, bass-rich audio profile supported by aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs. Main characteristics include NFC for easy pairing, dual microphones for clear calls, and a lightweight 190g frame built with a rib-woven fibre headband and memory foam ear pads. Its primary pros are its robust build quality, comfortable fit for commuting, and the ability to operate as passive headphones via a 1.2m detachable cable when the 10-hour battery is depleted. However, some users note cons such as a lack of active noise cancellation, a tight headband tension that may cause discomfort during long sessions, and occasional Bluetooth pairing glitches.

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