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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£160
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • Audio output power: 8.00 W
  • Battery life: 10 hours
  • IP rating: IPX4
  • Bluetooth version: 2.1
  • Weight: 488 g

Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless 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.

5.6

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

5.6

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
5.6

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

5.8

Audio

20.0%

4.3

Battery

18.0%

6.5

Durability

16.0%

5.1

Connectivity

8.0%

6.7

Controls

3.0%

8.9

Design

3.0%

3.9

Smart features

Good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 7.8
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    4.9

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.7

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Battery life

  • 4.7
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.6

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    4.0

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.7

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 4.4
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    1.6

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.7

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £160

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Verdict

The Philips Shoqbox SB7220 is a rugged, cylindrical wireless portable speaker featuring two 1-inch neodymium drivers that deliver a total power output of 8W RMS (2 x 4W), enhanced by a wOOx bass radiator for deep lows. Its primary advantages include an exceptionally durable, splash-proof (IPX4) rubberized exoskeleton that resists drops from up to 0.8 meters, integrated Bluetooth streaming with an 8-hour rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a built-in microphone for speakerphone calls, and a smart motion sensor for hands-free gesture playback control. On the downside, the gesture-based smart sensor can be unresponsive or feel like a gimmick, the single multi-action button is prone to accidental presses, and the unit is not fully waterproof, meaning it cannot be fully submerged in water.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

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Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

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Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

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Controls

3.0%

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Design

3.0%

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Smart features

5.6
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a technical score of 5.62 points, which is lower than 97.8% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

5.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

6.8
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.8 points, which is lower than 97.1% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

8.00 W
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has an audio output power of 8.00 W which is lower than that of 73.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.4% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 8.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

25.00 mm
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a driver unit size of 25.00 mm which is smaller than that of 98.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 25.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

2
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 2.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

110.00 Hz
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a lowest frequency of 110.00 Hz which is higher than that of 88.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 110.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

2.1
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless 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.
Bluetooth version: 2.1.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

10 hours
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a battery life of 10 hours which is shorter than that of 53.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 12.9% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

1,500 mAh
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless 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
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

6 hours
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a charging time of 6 hours which is longer than that of 95.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

10 W
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless 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
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IPX4
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless 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
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

0 m
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

top; side
Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

488 g
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless weighs 488 g which is lighter than that of 68.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

17.9 cm
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a height of 17.9 cm which is taller than that of 67.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

7.2 cm
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a width of 7.2 cm which is narrower than that of 92.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

6.8 cm
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a depth of 6.8 cm which is shallower than that of 66.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

handle
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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

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Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No supported user-accessible firmware update path.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

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Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless vs the average portable speaker

  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
    What it is: Indicates whether the microphones can reduce surrounding noise during capture.
    When it matters: When calls or voice commands must remain clear around background noise.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
    What it is: Shows whether the device uses separate left and right audio channels.
    When it matters: When true left-and-right channel playback matters without pairing a second speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Supports party mode
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
    What it is: Indicates whether multiple speakers can play the same audio together.
    When it matters: When several compatible speakers should play together.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated power adapter is included in the box.
    When it matters: When you want the required charging hardware supplied in the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
    Supports the AAC Bluetooth audio codec.
    What it is: Indicates whether the AAC Bluetooth audio codec is supported.
    When it matters: When streaming from Apple devices or other AAC-focused sources matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Supports playback mute
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
    What it is: Indicates whether audio or microphone output can be muted directly.
    When it matters: When audio needs to be silenced immediately from the speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • 10.9 cm narrower
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
    When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 25 cm

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).7.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 312 g lighter
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless is lighter than the average portable speaker (488 g vs 800 g).
    What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
    When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 1000 g

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless is lighter than the average portable speaker (488 g vs 800 g).488 g vs 800 g
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports party mode
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Supports playback mute
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • 10.9 cm narrower
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 312 g lighter
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless is lighter than the average portable speaker (488 g vs 800 g).

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Battery
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Design
  • 50 Hz less deep bass extension
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (110 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 110.00 Hz.
  • 25 mm smaller main driver
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (25 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 25.00 mm.
  • 15 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (65 dB vs 80 dB).
    Signal-to-noise ratio: 65.00 dB.
  • 12 W less audio output power
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 8.00 W.
  • 1 % higher total harmonic distortion
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (2% vs 1%).
    THD: 2%.
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 2.1.
  • 4 fewer paired devices remembered
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (4 vs 8).
    Remembered Bluetooth devices: 4.
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 1,100 mAh less battery capacity
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
  • Worse ingress protection
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
  • 5.5 cm taller
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless is taller than the average portable speaker (17.9 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 7 older
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2012.
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
    When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <= 4 h

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).6 hours vs 3 hours
  • 50 Hz less deep bass extension
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (110 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 110.00 Hz.
    What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <= 60 Hz

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (110 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).110.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • 25 mm smaller main driver
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (25 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 25.00 mm.
    What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
    When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 50 mm

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (25 mm vs 50.00 mm).25.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 2.1.
    What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
    When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5.0

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5.0).2.1 vs 5.0
  • 15 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (65 dB vs 80 dB).
    Signal-to-noise ratio: 65.00 dB.
    What it is: The ratio between the wanted audio signal and background noise.
    When it matters: When cleaner audio with less background noise matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 80 dB

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (65 dB vs 80 dB).65.00 dB vs 80 dB
  • 1,100 mAh less battery capacity
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).1500 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 12 W less audio output power
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 8.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 20.00 W).8.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).10 hours vs 12 hours
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What customers like about Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless?

  • Extremely rugged build quality featuring a protective rubber exoskeleton over a hard mesh frame
  • Splash-proof and drop-proof design that safely handles outdoor environments, beach trips, and bathrooms
  • Clear, full-bodied midrange sound reproduction powered by dual neodymium drivers and the wOOx bass system
  • Built-in voice prompts that read out status updates such as the current battery level
  • Integrated microphone that performs well as a clear, hands-free speakerphone for voice calls
  • Ability to pair two individual Shoqbox units together for full left-right wireless stereo separation

What customers dislike about Philips Shoqbox SB7220 Wireless?

  • The gesture-based 'Smart Sensor' control panel is gimmicky, unpredictable, and prone to misinterpreting hand waves
  • Noticeable audio distortion or complete loss of low-end depth when attempting to play tracks with deep bass lines
  • Dated Bluetooth 2.1 protocol limits overall connection stability and wireless range compared to newer alternatives
  • Subpar battery performance, yielding a maximum of 8 hours of playback which degrades quickly under high-volume use
  • The single physical action button is poorly placed and highly susceptible to accidental presses

Expert reviews

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cnet.com
28/01/2013
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Philips Shoqbox SB7200 review: A tough-as-nails wireless speaker
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trustedreviews.com
26/02/2013
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Philips Shoqbox SB7200 Review - Trusted Reviews
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digitaltrends.com
23/08/2019
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Philips Shoqbox review - Digital Trends
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tomsguide.com
08/05/2014
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Philips Shoqbox 7200 Bluetooth Speaker Review - Tom's Guide
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macworld.com
14/05/2013
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Review: 9 Rugged Bluetooth speakers for travel and outdoor use
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shutterbuggeek.wordpress.com
20/08/2013
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Philips ShoqBox SB7200 Bluetooth Speaker – Review
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hifitest.de
17/09/2013
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Philips Shoqbox SB 7220 active speaker review
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