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Philips TAX5509 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£280Audio output power:130.00 WBattery life:12 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:5.3Weight:19000 g

Philips TAX5509 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.

7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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 76% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 76% of portable speakers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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 59% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

â–²Better than 59%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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 83% of models
Score components

32%

8.0

Audio

20%

6.5

Battery

18%

7.6

Durability

16%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Controls

3%

1.3

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

â–²Better than 83%
?

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~ £280
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Ranked #829 of 1,316 models in Portable Speakers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Philips TAX5509

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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 83% of models
Score components:

32%

8.0

Audio

20%

6.5

Battery

18%

7.6

Durability

16%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Controls

3%

1.3

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

7.2
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 TAX5509 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
7.7/ 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 59% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.7
Audio output power
130 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 130 W which is higher than that of 93.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
304 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 304 mm which is larger than that of 99.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
3 dB
Market range: <3 dB – >6 dB
This portable speaker has a frequency response tolerance of 3 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
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
5.3
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5.3 which is newer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.6% 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
12 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% of portable speakers.
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.
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IP rating
?
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
?
Drop resistance
?
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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
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% 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
19,000 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 19,000 g which is heavier than that of 99% of portable speakers.
Height
110.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 110.5 cm which is taller than that of 99.9% of portable speakers.
Width
40 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 40 cm which is wider than that of 91.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Depth
34.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 34.5 cm which is deeper than that of 98.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
Philips Entertainment
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
App; USB
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 TAX5509 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 110 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (130 W vs 20 W).
    130 W vs 20 W
  • 254 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (304 mm vs 50 mm).
    304 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 4 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
    4 vs 0
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Supports Auracast
    This portable speaker supports Auracast, while the average portable speaker does not support Auracast.
  • 110 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (130 W vs 20 W).
    130 W vs 20 W
  • 254 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (304 mm vs 50 mm).
    304 mm vs 50 mm
  • 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
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • Supports Auracast
    This portable speaker supports Auracast, while the average portable speaker does not support Auracast.
  • 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.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • Has a microphone input
    This portable speaker has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
    Has a physical external microphone input.
  • Has an external memory card slot
    This portable speaker has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
    Has a removable memory-card slot for playback.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 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
  • 4 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
    4 vs 0
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • 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.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 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.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 5 newer
    This portable speaker was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2024 vs 2019).
    2024 vs 2019
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % vs 1 %
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 18,200 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (19,000 g vs 800 g).
    19,000 g vs 800 g
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 98.1 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (110.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    110.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 26.2 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (34.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    34.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 3.11x more expensive
    Philips TAX5509 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£280 vs £90).
    £280 vs £90
  • 4.21x less popular
    Philips TAX5509 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % vs 1 %
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 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.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 18,200 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (19,000 g vs 800 g).
    19,000 g vs 800 g
  • 98.1 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (110.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    110.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 26.2 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (34.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    34.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 21.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (40 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    40 cm vs 18.1 cm

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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
01/08/2025
Summary of the review
Philips party speaker TAX5509/94 review: Lights, Karaoke, Action
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
01/08/2025
Summary of the review
Philips party speaker TAX5509/94 review: Lights, Karaoke, Action!
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Philips TAX5509

  • Powerful room-filling sound with deep, punchy bass
  • Excellent value for money and highly cost-effective compared to rivals
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth, USB, AUX, and microSD card
  • Fun party features such as built-in DJ effects and dynamic RGB LED light shows
  • Great for karaoke and instruments with multiple mic and guitar inputs
  • Convenient transport wheels and handle to assist with moving the unit

What customers don't like about Philips TAX5509

  • No built-in rechargeable battery; strictly requires a constant AC power source
  • Very large, bulky, and heavy footprint making it difficult to store or lift
  • Noticeable sound distortion at high volume thresholds
  • No official IP water or dust resistance rating
  • The gloss piano black finish scratches and collects dust easily
  • Bass can feel overpowering on the maximum Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) setting

Verdict

The Philips TAX5509 is a floor-standing Bluetooth 5.3 party speaker featuring a robust 2-way driver configuration equipped with dual 12-inch woofers, a 3-inch midrange driver, and a 4-inch tweeter that together deliver 130W RMS (260W Max) output power across a 20Hz - 20kHz frequency response. Its main pros include room-shaking bass enhanced by Dynamic Bass Boost, full-panel rainbow LED lights with 9 dynamic pulsing modes, integrated DJ effects, multi-source connectivity (Bluetooth, USB, TF card, AUX, FM radio), TWS stereo pairing, and multi-input karaoke support featuring two 6.3mm mic inputs and a dedicated guitar input with recording capabilities. However, its primary cons are that it lacks a built-in rechargeable battery—requiring a constant AC power connection—and its towering 110.5 cm frame weighs a heavy 19 kg, which compromises true portability despite the built-in handle and wheels.

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