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Philips Fidelio FS1 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£290Audio output power:60.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:IPX5Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:2328 g

Philips Fidelio FS1 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 FS1
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

6.4

User score

â–²Better than 72% of portable speakers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

â–²Better than 59%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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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â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

32%

7.3

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

7.8

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Controls

3%

7.0

Design

3%

9.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 87%
6.4

User score

User score
6.4/ 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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Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

4.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 95%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Philips Fidelio FS1

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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–² Better than 87% of models
Score components:

32%

7.3

Audio

20%

6.9

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

7.8

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Controls

3%

7.0

Design

3%

9.2

Smart features

7.2
User score
User score
6.4/ 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 95% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

4.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.4
Popularity
Popularity
4.2/ 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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â–² Better than 50% of models
Popularity:
Philips Fidelio FS1 has a popularity score of 4.2 points, which is higher than 49.7% of products in this category.
4.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.7
Audio output power
60 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 60 W which is higher than that of 79.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
50 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 50 Hz which is lower than that of 59.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.1% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
20 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 20 m which is longer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP
Bluetooth LE Audio
?
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Battery life
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IPX5
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX5 which provides worse ingress protection than 62.3% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 15.3% of portable speakers.
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
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top; rear
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
2,328 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 2,328 g which is heavier than that of 74.8% of portable speakers.
Height
25.3 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 25.3 cm which is taller than that of 86.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
14.2 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 14.2 cm which is narrower than that of 62.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
14.2 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 14.2 cm which is deeper than that of 77.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
OTA; App
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
yes
This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect. 89.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Philips Fidelio FS1 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).
    20 m vs 10 m
  • 40 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20 W).
    60 W vs 20 W
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 6 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (6 vs 0).
    6 vs 0
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    This portable speaker has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • 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.
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • 40 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20 W).
    60 W vs 20 W
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 10 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (50 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    50 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (20 m vs 10 m).
    20 m vs 10 m
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    This portable speaker has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Wi-Fi standard detailed
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), while the average portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • 6 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (6 vs 0).
    6 vs 0
  • 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.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    This portable speaker supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
    Supports synchronized multi-room playback.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Supports Tidal Connect
    This portable speaker supports Tidal Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Tidal Connect.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • 10 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (70 dB vs 80 dB).
    70 dB vs 80 dB
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 1,528 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,328 g vs 800 g).
    2,328 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.
  • 12.9 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (25.3 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    25.3 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 3.22x more expensive
    Philips Fidelio FS1 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£290 vs £90).
    £290 vs £90
  • 3.22x more expensive
    Philips Fidelio FS1 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£290 vs £90).
    £290 vs £90
  • 24.2% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 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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    Philips Fidelio FS1
    the average portable speaker
    Philips Fidelio FS1 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.44 vs 8).
    6.44 vs 8
  • 10 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (70 dB vs 80 dB).
    70 dB vs 80 dB
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 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.
  • 1,528 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,328 g vs 800 g).
    2,328 g vs 800 g
  • 12.9 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (25.3 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    25.3 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 5.9 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (14.2 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    14.2 cm vs 8.3 cm

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

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pocket-lint.com
02/09/2022
Summary of the review
Philips Fidelio FS1 initial review - Pocket-lint
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techradar.com
30/01/2023
Summary of the review
I tried Philips' Sonos-style wireless speaker – good sound and its lit - TechRadar
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computerbild.de
31/01/2023
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Philips Fidelio FS1 Review: Wi-Fi Speaker with Ambilight
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faz.net
11/02/2023
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Philips Sound System Review: A Speaker Shows Its True Colors
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likehifi.de
14/02/2024
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Review: Philips Fidelio Wireless AV Platform – Home Theater Speaker Set
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wifiwijs.nl
02/05/2023
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Philips Fidelio FS1 Review: Hit or Miss?
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Philips Fidelio FS1

  • Excellent overall sound quality with clear highs and warm mid-range frequencies
  • Deep and strong bass performance aided by passive radiators
  • Fun built-in Ambilight feature that syncs beautifully with Philips TVs
  • Premium build quality and elegant design using Muirhead leather
  • Great versatility, working well as a standalone unit, a stereo pair, or satellite surround speakers
  • Wide connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and DTS Play-Fi

What customers don't like about Philips Fidelio FS1

  • DTS Play-Fi application setup is cumbersome and unclear to link
  • Relatively high price point compared to similar competitors like the Sonos One
  • High power consumption during standby mode when connected to Wi-Fi
  • Prone to occasional network dropouts or losing the DTS signal connection
  • Lack of flexibility to quickly switch a configured surround pair into a separate stereo pair without reconfiguring

Verdict

The Philips Fidelio FS1 is a versatile wireless home speaker delivering up to 120W of maximum power through a three-way acoustic design that features a 1-inch front-facing tweeter, an angled 2.5-inch top-firing driver for Dolby Atmos, a 3.5-inch down-firing woofer, and dual passive radiators. Main pros include its multi-room adaptability via DTS Play-Fi, seamless integration into a 7.1.4 home theater setup, premium Muirhead leather accents, built-in Ambilight LEDs that sync with compatible Philips TVs, and diverse connectivity via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Apple AirPlay 2, and Chromecast built-in. However, it requires a continuous power grid connection rather than being a battery-operated portable speaker, and it lacks water-resistance, making it unsuitable for wet environments like bathrooms or outdoor use.

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