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Philips SB365 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Audio output power:8.00 WBattery life:8 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:2.1Weight:1050 g

Philips SB365 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 SB365
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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% 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%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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 95% of models
Score components

32%

5.6

Audio

20%

5.0

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.0

Controls

3%

8.3

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 95%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 82%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Philips SB365

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

32%

5.6

Audio

20%

5.0

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.0

Controls

3%

8.3

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

5.6
User score
User score
7.5/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
6.7/ 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 69% of models
Popularity:
Philips SB365 has a popularity score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 68.6% of products in this category.
6.7
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
8 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 8 W which is lower than that of 73.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
64 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 64 mm which is larger than that of 71.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
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
A2DP; AVRCP
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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
2,200 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 56.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.2% of portable speakers.
Charging time
5 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 5 hours which is longer than that of 87% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.7% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
9 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 9 W which is lower than that of 55.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
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
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
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
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
1,050 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 1,050 g which is heavier than that of 57.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 5 cm which is shorter than that of 93.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
26 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 26 cm which is wider than that of 72% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Depth
8.3 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 8.3 cm which is shallower than that of 49.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% 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 SB365 vs the average portable speaker

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  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 14 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (64 mm vs 50 mm).
    64 mm vs 50 mm
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 7.4 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Philips SB365 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 14 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (64 mm vs 50 mm).
    64 mm vs 50 mm
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 7.4 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).
    5 hours vs 3 hours
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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
  • 15 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (65 dB vs 80 dB).
    65 dB vs 80 dB
  • 12 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 20 W).
    8 W vs 20 W
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • 5% worse value for money
    Philips SB365 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.18 vs 7.5).
    7.18 vs 7.55
  • 6.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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 SB365
    the average portable speaker
    Philips SB365 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.5 vs 8).
    7.5 vs 8
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 15 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (65 dB vs 80 dB).
    65 dB vs 80 dB
  • 12 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 20 W).
    8 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
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).
    5 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 1 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (9 W vs 10 W).
    9 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • Does not support auto power-off
    This portable speaker does not support auto power-off, while the average portable speaker supports auto power-off.
    No automatic inactivity-based power-off.
  • 7.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (26 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    26 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 250 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,050 g vs 800 g).
    1,050 g vs 800 g
  • 5 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).
    2014 vs 2019

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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consumerreports.org
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Summary of the review
Philips SB365 - Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers. You can read the full analysis at Consumer Reports.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Philips SB365

  • Convenient built-in USB port that acts as a power bank to charge smartphones
  • Easy and fast wireless pairing using one-touch NFC technology
  • Versatile power options allowing use with either AA batteries or an AC wall adapter
  • Clear, well-defined audio output enhanced by a Bass Reflex Speaker System
  • Compact, highly portable design that is lightweight and easy to carry
  • Includes a 3.5mm audio-in jack for easy wired connection to older devices

What customers don't like about Philips SB365

  • Outdated Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity standard which limits modern wireless range
  • Low total audio output power at only 8W RMS, meaning it does not get very loud
  • Lacks a built-in microphone, preventing hands-free speakerphone calls
  • Does not feature a dedicated battery life level indicator on the chassis
  • Bass response is lacking for deep sub-bass or heavy party music due to the small driver size
  • Lacks modern USB-C charging, requiring older proprietary cables or standard batteries

Verdict

The Philips SB365 is a portable wireless stereo speaker featuring an 8W RMS power output, dual 2.5-inch full-range woofers, and an integrated Bass Reflex System for enhanced low-end performance. Its key advantages include seamless Bluetooth and one-touch NFC pairing, support for high-fidelity aptX and AAC codecs, a 3.5mm audio-in port, an 8-hour battery life, and a built-in USB port to charge external smartphones. However, it lacks a built-in microphone for hands-free speakerphone calls, lacks multi-room or stereo daisy-chaining capabilities, and has an older Bluetooth 2.1 or 4.0 configuration depending on the exact regional model.

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