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Philips TAS6305 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Audio output power:20.00 WBattery life:20 hoursIP rating:IPX7Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:800 g

Philips TAS6305 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 TAS6305
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

â–²Better than 61% of portable speakers
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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 68% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 68%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

32%

6.3

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

6.3

Controls

3%

8.3

Design

3%

4.7

Smart features

â–²Better than 54%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 73%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Philips TAS6305

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

32%

6.3

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

6.3

Controls

3%

8.3

Design

3%

4.7

Smart features

6.6
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
✕
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 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
6.3/ 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–² Better than 66% of models
Popularity:
Philips TAS6305 has a popularity score of 6.3 points, which is higher than 65.9% of products in this category.
6.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.8
Audio output power
20 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 20 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
57 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 57 mm which is larger than that of 63.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.7% 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
100 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 100 Hz which is higher than that of 82.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6% 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; 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
20 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 20 hours which is longer than that of 80.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
4,400 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 4,400 mAh which is larger than that of 74.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.4% of portable speakers.
Charging time
6 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker 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
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
IPX7
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX7 which provides better ingress protection than 47.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 25.2% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
Market range: <0 m – >1 m
This portable speaker has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
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
?
Remote control
?
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
800 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 800 g which is lighter than that of 49.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Height
10 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 10 cm which is shorter than that of 60.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Width
23 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 23 cm which is wider than that of 64.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Depth
10 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 10 cm which is deeper than that of 60.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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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
App; USB
Voice assistant support
?
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Philips TAS6305 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
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 1,800 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    4,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 7 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (57 mm vs 50 mm).
    57 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1,800 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    4,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Has a hardware microphone mute switch
    This portable speaker has a hardware microphone mute switch, while the average portable speaker does not have a hardware microphone mute switch.
    Has a physical microphone mute control.
  • 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 rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).
    6 hours vs 3 hours
  • 40 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    100 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 4.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (23 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    23 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 1.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (10 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    10 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 1.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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 TAS6305
    the average portable speaker
    Philips TAS6305 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.91 vs 8).
    7.91 vs 8
  • 1.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Philips TAS6305
    the average portable speaker
    Philips TAS6305 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.91 vs 8).
    7.91 vs 8
  • 40 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    100 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 3 hours).
    6 hours vs 3 hours
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 4.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (23 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    23 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 1.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (10 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    10 cm vs 8.3 cm

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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 TAS6305

  • Long battery life offering up to 20 hours of playback
  • Excellent IPX7 water resistance making it highly durable against heavy rain or splashes
  • Strong, punchy bass supported by dual passive radiators
  • No audio distortion or clipping even when played at higher volumes
  • Seamless stereo pairing when connecting two identical units

What customers don't like about Philips TAS6305

  • Lacks advanced Equaliser (EQ) software settings to manually customise the audio profile
  • Slightly lacks overall audio clarity at high volumes compared to premium competitors
  • Slow 6-hour charging time via its 5W charging standard
  • Build quality details like the speaker grilles and bass radiators can feel prone to light scratching
  • Does not include an integrated lanyard or carry strap out of the box

Verdict

The Philips TAS6305 is a portable wireless Bluetooth 5.0 speaker featuring 20W RMS output power delivered through twin 2.25-inch full-range drivers and dual passive radiators. Its key advantages include a robust IPX7 waterproof rating that allows for submersion in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes, an extensive 20-hour battery life from a 4400 mAh capacity that serves as a built-in power bank via its USB port, an anti-clipping distortion prevention feature, multi-color LED party lights, and stereo pairing support. However, its primary disadvantages are a relatively long 6-hour battery recharge time and a lower-frequency response floor limited to 100 Hz, meaning it misses out on ultra-deep sub-bass frequencies.

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