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Philips Fidelio AS140 Bluetooth Android Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Audio output power:10.00 WBattery life:8 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:2.1Weight:2020 g

Philips Fidelio AS140 Bluetooth Android 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.

Philips Fidelio AS140 Bluetooth Android
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 75% of portable speakers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

32%

6.2

Audio

20%

6.4

Battery

18%

6.9

Durability

16%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Controls

3%

7.1

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 65%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £60
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Philips Fidelio AS140 Bluetooth Android

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

32%

6.2

Audio

20%

6.4

Battery

18%

6.9

Durability

16%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Controls

3%

7.1

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% 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 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Philips Fidelio AS140 Bluetooth Android has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 59.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
Audio output power
10 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 10 W which is lower than that of 66.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
2.1
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 2.1 which is older than that of 92% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
?
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Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 8 hours which is shorter than that of 68.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.6% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
2020 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 2020 g which is heavier than that of 72.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
16 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 16 cm which is taller than that of 61.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.2% of portable speakers.
Width
29 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 29 cm which is wider than that of 77.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
11.3 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 11.3 cm which is deeper than that of 66.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
DockStudio
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Philips Fidelio AS140 Bluetooth Android vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker 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.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker 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.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 25 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (55 dB vs 80 dB).
    55 dB vs 80 dB
  • 10 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20 W).
    10 W vs 20 W
  • 1,220 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2020 g vs 800 g).
    2,020 g vs 800 g
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 10.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (29 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    29 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.21x less popular
    Philips Fidelio AS140 Bluetooth Android is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 1.7% worse value for money
    Philips Fidelio AS140 Bluetooth Android offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.42 vs 7.5).
    7.42 vs 7.55
  • 25 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (55 dB vs 80 dB).
    55 dB vs 80 dB
  • 10 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (10 W vs 20 W).
    10 W vs 20 W
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 1,220 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2020 g vs 800 g).
    2,020 g vs 800 g
  • 10.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (29 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    29 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 3 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (11.3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    11.3 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 3.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (16 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    16 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 9 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2010 vs 2019).
    2010 vs 2019

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Philips Fidelio AS140 Bluetooth Android

  • Versatile FlexiDock design securely fits and charges a wide variety of Android smartphone shapes and micro-USB port alignments.
  • Delivers surprisingly rich audio performance with clean high notes and punchy low-end via its built-in Bass Reflex Speaker System.
  • Smooth and effortless Bluetooth pairing that establishes a fast connection with multiple Android devices.
  • Multi-functional bedroom integration featuring dual alarms, FM radio, and automated clock synchronization once docked.
  • Sturdy yet sleek geometric design that takes up minimal desktop or nightstand real estate.

What customers don't like about Philips Fidelio AS140 Bluetooth Android

  • The proprietary Philips companion mobile application is frequently criticized for being unstable, buggy, and adding little functional value.
  • Lacks modern, standard physical media ports such as a USB playback slot, an SD memory card expansion reader, or a standard auxiliary line-out.
  • Using thick third-party protective cases can block the smartphone from sliding cleanly or locking into the physical micro-USB port.
  • Audio can sometimes suffer from standard low-bandwidth Bluetooth compression artifacts like minor background hiss or high-end tinny distortion.
  • Does not include a dedicated physical remote control for distant, quick-access playback manipulation.

Verdict

The Philips Fidelio AS140 is a compact Android-dedicated speaker dock featuring 10W RMS total stereo output power, integrated Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity (supporting A2DP, AVRCP, and SPP profiles), an FM digital radio tuner, and a built-in micro-USB FlexiDock for simultaneous audio streaming and device charging. Key advantages include its advanced Bass Reflex Speaker System which yields deep, robust bass tones, seamless automatic synchronization via the specialized DockStudio app, a convenient dual-alarm clock system with a gentle wake-up feature, and an alternative 3.5mm MP3-Link audio input. However, notable drawbacks include its lack of a built-in rechargeable battery, requiring an AC power adapter for operation, an outdated Bluetooth version, and reports that the strong bass can occasionally feel overpowering or distracting at lower playback volumes.

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