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Philips SB7100 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Audio output power:8.00 WBattery life:8 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:2.1Weight:413 g

Philips SB7100 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.

5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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 96% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 96% of portable speakers
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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 91% of models
Score components

32%

4.8

Audio

20%

5.1

Battery

18%

7.4

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

6.3

Controls

3%

9.0

Design

3%

4.2

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 91%
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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%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Philips SB7100

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

32%

4.8

Audio

20%

5.1

Battery

18%

7.4

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

6.3

Controls

3%

9.0

Design

3%

4.2

Smart features

5.7
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%

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Number of reviews

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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 SB7100 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
7.0/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.0
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
25 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 25 mm which is smaller than that of 98.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 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; HFP; HSP
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
1,500 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,500 mAh which is smaller than that of 77.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
10 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 10 W which is higher than that of 44.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 26.1% 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
IPX4
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
?
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
413 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 413 g which is lighter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers.
Height
18 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 18 cm which is taller than that of 68% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% of portable speakers.
Width
6.2 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 6.2 cm which is narrower than that of 96% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Depth
6.2 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 6.2 cm which is shallower than that of 72.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
?
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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 SB7100 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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.
  • 11.9 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (6.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    6.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 387 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (413 g vs 800 g).
    413 g vs 800 g
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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.
  • 11.9 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (6.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    6.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 387 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (413 g vs 800 g).
    413 g vs 800 g
  • 3,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (17,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    17,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % 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
  • 25 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (25 mm vs 50 mm).
    25 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
  • 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
  • 1,100 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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
  • 8.4% worse value for money
    Philips SB7100 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.96 vs 7.5).
    6.96 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Philips SB7100 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 3,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (17,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    17,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % vs 1 %
  • 25 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (25 mm vs 50 mm).
    25 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1,100 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 5.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (18 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    18 cm vs 12.4 cm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Philips SB7100

  • Good bass and rich low-frequency depth for its size thanks to the wOOx system
  • Rugged and elegant build quality suitable for an active lifestyle
  • Convenient motion sensor/smart sensor for gesture-based track navigation
  • Competitive value for money compared to high-end rivals
  • Clear midrange vocal reproduction during hands-free speakerphone calls
  • Support for pairing two units to configure a true left-right stereo system
  • Automatic overcharge protection that shuts off power when fully charged

What customers don't like about Philips SB7100

  • Lacks crispness or definitions in the high-end tweeter spectrum
  • Voice prompts and feedback sounds can be excessively loud
  • Motion sensor controls can feel gimmicky or overly sensitive to accidental triggers
  • Sound profile struggles to replicate deep sub-bass frequencies and can sound thin on complex tracks
  • Battery life is relatively short compared to more modern portable speakers
  • Does not include a dedicated protective carrying pouch or hard shell case

Verdict

The Philips Shoqbox SB7100 is a rugged, portable Bluetooth 2.1 speaker featuring a 2.0-channel stereo system powered by twin 1-inch neodymium drivers and a wOOx bass radiator, delivering a total RMS output power of 8W (2 x 4W). Its main characteristics include an integrated lithium-ion polymer battery providing up to 8 hours of playback time, an integrated microphone for hands-free calling, voice prompt feedback, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and the ability to pair two Shoqbox units together for true left-right stereo separation. Notable pros include its innovative motion sensor gesture controls—allowing users to swipe to skip tracks or wave to pause music—and its drop-resistant, durable design built with a hard mesh grill and rubber encasing. However, notable cons include its reliance on an outdated Bluetooth version, a somewhat imprecise voice battery indicator, and intermittent unresponsiveness from the gesture control sensor during rapid hand movements.

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