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Philips Original Radio Mini Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Audio output power:4.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:2.1Weight:1100 g

Philips Original Radio Mini 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.

6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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 87% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 87% of portable speakers
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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 85% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 80% of models
Score components

32%

5.3

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

6.9

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

4.6

Controls

3%

7.9

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 80%
?

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~ £80
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Philips Original Radio Mini

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 80% of models
Score components:

32%

5.3

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

6.9

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

4.6

Controls

3%

7.9

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

6.0
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
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 Original Radio Mini 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
7.2/ 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 85% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
Audio output power
4 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 4 W which is lower than that of 89% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.6% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
45 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 45 mm which is smaller than that of 60.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.6% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 20 Hz which is lower than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 14% 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
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
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.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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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
front
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
?
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
1,100 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 1,100 g which is heavier than that of 58.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.2% of portable speakers.
Height
12.2 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 12.2 cm which is shorter than that of 50.5% of portable speakers.
Width
24.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 24.5 cm which is wider than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
13.3 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 13.3 cm which is deeper than that of 73.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
?
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 Original Radio Mini vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 16 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 20 W).
    4 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
  • 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.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • 13 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (67 dB vs 80 dB).
    67 dB vs 80 dB
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 4.21x less popular
    Philips Original Radio Mini is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 4.3% worse value for money
    Philips Original Radio Mini offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.23 vs 7.5).
    7.23 vs 7.55
  • 16 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (4 W vs 20 W).
    4 W vs 20 W
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 13 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (67 dB vs 80 dB).
    67 dB vs 80 dB
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 5 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (45 mm vs 50 mm).
    45 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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
  • 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.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 5 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (13.3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    13.3 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 6.4 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (24.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    24.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 300 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,100 g vs 800 g).
    1,100 g vs 800 g
  • 6 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    2013 vs 2019

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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whathifi.com
21/08/2013
Summary of the review
Philips Original Radio Mini review | What Hi-Fi? If you want to know more about this specific retro-inspired model, I can provide details regarding it...
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xatakahome.com
01/04/2013
Summary of the review
Philips Original Radio, review
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dday.it
04/11/2012
Summary of the review
Philips Original Radio review: a welcome return
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tweakers.net
19/03/2014
Summary of the review
Philips OR2000M - Tribbin - Product reviews - Tweakers
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Philips Original Radio Mini

  • Charming, trendy, and beautiful retro aesthetic inspired by the classic 1955 Philetta design
  • Clear, warm, and comfortable sound quality that is especially excellent for vocals and spoken radio
  • Surprisingly tight and deep bass response relative to its compact size due to the built-in Bass Reflex Speaker System
  • Clear, intuitive, and easy-to-read front display for viewing time, station info, and alarms
  • Hassle-free and stable Bluetooth connectivity for streaming digital music and podcasts
  • Great overall value for money as a combined radio, alarm clock, and wireless speaker

What customers don't like about Philips Original Radio Mini

  • Audio can sound a bit thinner and less dynamic when streaming via Bluetooth compared to using the standard FM or DAB radio tuner
  • The basic LED display and menu system can feel a bit too simplistic for modern advanced settings
  • Lacks extensive physical connectivity options beyond a standard 3.5mm audio-in jack
  • A bit heavier and bulkier for strict travel use compared to standard palm-sized portable mini speakers

Verdict

The Philips Original Radio Mini (OR2000B) is a compact, contemporary reinterpretation of the iconic 1955 Philetta design, featuring an FM/MW analog tuner with an illuminated pointer and a large rotary tuning knob for easy station selection. Equipped with a 3W RMS mono sound system, its standout advantage is the built-in Bass Reflex Speaker System that delivers deep, well-controlled low frequencies alongside clear vocal clarity, complemented by a 3.5mm audio-in port for wired media playback from external devices. However, its primary downsides are its lack of modern wireless connectivity options like Bluetooth, an exclusively AC-powered corded design that lacks a built-in rechargeable battery for true outdoor portability, and a lightweight plastic build that requires you to physically hold the unit down when adjusting the stiff rotary controls.

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