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  • Avg. price: ~£55
  • Audio output power: 4.00 W
  • Battery life: ?
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: ?
  • Weight: 840 g

Philips AD300 review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

7.0

Technical Score

20.0%

8.6

User score

Very good
7.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

7.0

Audio

20.0%

7.7

Battery

18.0%

8.5

Durability

16.0%

5.5

Connectivity

8.0%

5.5

Controls

3.0%

8.3

Design

3.0%

4.2

Smart features

Very good
8.6

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

8.9

Popularity

User score:
United States
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4.2
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 8.3
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.3

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Battery life

  • 5.1
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.3

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Party mode

  • 4.2
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    1.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.3

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £55

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Philips AD300 is a compact stereo docking speaker featuring a 4W RMS output power and a Bass Reflex Speaker System for deep bass performance. Weighing 0.84 kg, it provides a built-in digital LED clock with automatic synchronization and a spring-loaded dock that plays and charges older Apple devices like the iPhone 4 and iPod classic, alongside a 3.5mm aux-in link for non-Apple MP3 players. Key pros include its clear room-filling sound, seamless device charging, hassle-free case compatibility, and a sleek, space-saving design. However, major cons include outdated 30-pin legacy connectivity incompatible with modern Lightning or USB-C devices, a lack of wireless Bluetooth audio, and the fact that it requires a continuous AC power connection rather than operating on a built-in battery.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Philips AD300

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

7.0

Audio

20.0%

7.7

Battery

18.0%

8.5

Durability

16.0%

5.5

Connectivity

8.0%

5.5

Controls

3.0%

8.3

Design

3.0%

4.2

Smart features

7.0
Philips AD300 has a technical score of 6.99 points, which is higher than 60.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

8.9

Popularity

User score:
United States
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4.2
(133)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.6
Philips AD300 has a user score of 8.55 points, which is higher than 66.6% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
8.9
Philips AD300 has a popularity of 8.9 points, which is higher than 64.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.1
Philips AD300 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 76.4% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

4.00 W
Philips AD300 has an audio output power of 4.00 W which is lower than that of 89% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.6% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 4.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

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Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

2
Philips AD300 has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 2.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Philips AD300 does not support Bluetooth audio. 94.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

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Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

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Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

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Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Philips AD300 does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

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Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

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Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

?
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

?
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Philips AD300 does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

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Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

?
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

?
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

?
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

?
Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Philips AD300 does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Philips AD300 does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Philips AD300 does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Philips AD300 does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

840 g
Philips AD300 weighs 840 g which is heavier than that of 51.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

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Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

21.6 cm
Philips AD300 has a width of 21.6 cm which is wider than that of 62.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

11.2 cm
Philips AD300 has a depth of 11.2 cm which is deeper than that of 65.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

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Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Philips AD300 does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No supported user-accessible firmware update path.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

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Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Philips AD300 does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Philips AD300 does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Philips AD300 vs the average portable speaker

  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Philips AD300 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
    What it is: Shows whether the device uses separate left and right audio channels.
    When it matters: When true left-and-right channel playback matters without pairing a second speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Philips AD300 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Philips AD300 includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated power adapter is included in the box.
    When it matters: When you want the required charging hardware supplied in the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Philips AD300 includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports playback mute
    Philips AD300 supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
    What it is: Indicates whether audio or microphone output can be muted directly.
    When it matters: When audio needs to be silenced immediately from the speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Philips AD300 supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Philips AD300 has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
    What it is: Shows whether automatic shutoff can be scheduled after a chosen time.
    When it matters: When automatic shutoff after a chosen period is useful.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Philips AD300 has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • 6.9% higher user score
    Philips AD300 has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.55 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Philips AD300 has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.55 vs 8.000).8.55 vs 8
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Philips AD300 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Philips AD300 includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports playback mute
    Philips AD300 supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Philips AD300 has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.

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Overall
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Controls
  • 16 W less audio output power
    Philips AD300 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 4.00 W.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Philips AD300 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Philips AD300 does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not support Bluetooth audio
    Philips AD300 does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    Philips AD300 has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Physical USB ports: 0.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    Philips AD300 does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    Philips AD300 does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Philips AD300 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Philips AD300 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Philips AD300 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Philips AD300 does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • Does not support auto power-off
    Philips AD300 does not support auto power-off, while the average portable speaker supports auto power-off.
    No automatic inactivity-based power-off.
  • 2.9 cm deeper
    Philips AD300 is deeper than the average portable speaker (11.2 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 3.5 cm wider
    Philips AD300 is wider than the average portable speaker (21.6 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Philips AD300 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Philips AD300 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 16 W less audio output power
    Philips AD300 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 4.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Philips AD300 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 20.00 W).4.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Philips AD300 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
    When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Philips AD300 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • Does not support Bluetooth audio
    Philips AD300 does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
    When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Philips AD300 does not support Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    Philips AD300 does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
    When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Philips AD300 does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Philips AD300 does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
    What it is: Shows whether passive radiators are used to reinforce bass output.
    When it matters: When enhanced bass response from a compact enclosure matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Philips AD300 does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Philips AD300 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
    What it is: Indicates whether two compatible speakers can form a stereo pair.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should form separate left and right channels.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Philips AD300 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Philips AD300 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    What it is: The lowest ambient temperature recommended for normal operation.
    When it matters: When the speaker must work reliably in colder conditions.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= -10 °C

    Philips AD300 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).5 °C vs 0 °C
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Durability
Controls
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133 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Philips AD300?

  • Excellent value for money with a highly affordable price point.
  • Delivers surprisingly clear, crisp sound quality and decent bass for its size.
  • Very easy to set up and operate with simple, intuitive on-device controls.
  • Highly compact, lightweight, and slim design makes it easily portable.
  • Includes a practical pop-out rear stand and a convenient travel carrying case.
  • Dual power options allow it to run on standard AA batteries or mains power.
  • Features a 3.5mm AUX input for universal compatibility with non-Apple devices.
  • Allows users to play music and charge a docked iPod or iPhone simultaneously.

What customers dislike about Philips AD300?

  • Lacks modern Bluetooth wireless connectivity, relying entirely on physical docks or cables.
  • Maximum volume output is relatively low and can struggle in noisy environments.
  • Relies on legacy 30-pin Apple connectors, requiring adapters for newer lightning or USB-C devices.
  • Using standard AA batteries for portability can become expensive over time compared to built-in rechargeable batteries.
  • Occasional audio connection glitches where the unit requires being unplugged and plugged back in to restore sound.

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