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Philips X7207 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Audio output power:80.00 WBattery life:12 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:7500 g

Philips X7207 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 X7207
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

7.1

User score

â–²Better than 54% of portable speakers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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 50% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–²Better than 50%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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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â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

32%

7.4

Audio

20%

5.6

Battery

18%

7.1

Durability

16%

7.2

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Controls

3%

2.5

Design

3%

6.3

Smart features

â–²Better than 59%
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 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 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 89%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Philips X7207

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

32%

7.4

Audio

20%

5.6

Battery

18%

7.1

Durability

16%

7.2

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Controls

3%

2.5

Design

3%

6.3

Smart features

6.7
User score
User score
7.1/ 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 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
5.7/ 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 61% of models
Popularity:
Philips X7207 has a popularity score of 5.7 points, which is higher than 60.9% of products in this category.
5.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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 50% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.6
Audio output power
80 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 80 W which is higher than that of 85.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.3% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
165 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 165 mm which is larger than that of 96.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.9% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% 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
40 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 40 Hz which is lower than that of 74.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% 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
30 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 30 m which is longer than that of 85.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10% 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
2,600 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh which is larger than that of 49% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.4% 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
?
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
?
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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
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
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
7,500 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 7,500 g which is heavier than that of 94.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
31 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 31 cm which is taller than that of 91.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
30 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 30 cm which is wider than that of 79.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Depth
30 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 30 cm which is deeper than that of 96.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
Philips Entertainment
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware update method
USB
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
?
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Philips X7207 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 115 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (165 mm vs 50 mm).
    165 mm vs 50 mm
  • 60 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (80 W vs 20 W).
    80 W vs 20 W
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    30 m vs 10 m
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    This portable speaker claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • Supports Auracast
    This portable speaker supports Auracast, while the average portable speaker does not support Auracast.
  • 20 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (40 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    40 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 115 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (165 mm vs 50 mm).
    165 mm vs 50 mm
  • 60 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (80 W vs 20 W).
    80 W vs 20 W
  • 20 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (40 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    40 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    30 m vs 10 m
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    This portable speaker claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • 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 an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water 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
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % vs 1 %
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 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
  • 6,700 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (7,500 g vs 800 g).
    7,500 g vs 800 g
  • 21.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (30 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    30 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 18.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (31 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    31 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 12.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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 X7207
    the average portable speaker
    Philips X7207 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.11 vs 8).
    7.11 vs 8
  • 2.22x more expensive
    Philips X7207 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£200 vs £90).
    £200 vs £90
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10 % vs 1 %).
    10 % 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
  • 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 water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 6,700 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (7,500 g vs 800 g).
    7,500 g vs 800 g
  • 18.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (31 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    31 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 21.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (30 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    30 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 11.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (30 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    30 cm vs 18.1 cm

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Expert reviews

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leclaireur.fnac.com
14/12/2022
Summary of the review
Philips TAX7207/10 Lab Test: A unique but imperfect 360° party speaker
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test-aankoop.be
2023
Summary of the review
PHILIPS TAX7207 test and review - Testaankoop
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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 X7207

  • Powerful 160W peak output power with exceptionally high volume when plugged into main power
  • Dynamic 360-degree LED party lights that pulse and change colors in sync with the music
  • Versatile karaoke features including dual microphone inputs, echo controls, a vocal fader, and voice changers
  • Excellent value for money, offering robust audio and party features at a competitive price point
  • Extensive connectivity options including Bluetooth, USB playback, Audio-In, and Audio-Out
  • Stackable cube design that allows users to daisy-chain and connect up to 50 speakers together via Wireless Party Link
  • Maintains clear treble, clarity, and robust bass performance without dropping out at high volumes

What customers don't like about Philips X7207

  • Heavy and bulky chassis weighing approximately 15 to 16 pounds, making it less portable than smaller options
  • The built-in carry handle is poorly placed, making it awkward and uncomfortable to transport over long distances
  • Maximum volume and overall audio dynamics drop noticeably when running purely on battery power compared to being plugged in
  • The sub-bass performance leaves much to be desired, failing to reach the deepest low frequencies found in competing models like the JBL Encore
  • Prone to subtle grill vibrations and audio distortion when using the maximum 'Bass Boost 2' setting
  • The heavy echo effect makes it less than ideal for precise karaoke or professional vocal use
  • Lacks modern software conveniences such as voice control assistance, integrated FM radio, or fast pairing protocols

Verdict

The Philips X7207 (TAX7207) is a cube-shaped 2.1-channel portable Bluetooth 5.0 party speaker featuring a 6.5-inch woofer, two 2-inch tweeters, and dual side-firing passive radiators that deliver 80W RMS (160W max) output with a 40Hz–20kHz frequency response. Major advantages include its vibrant 360-degree party lights, 12-hour rechargeable battery life, dual microphone karaoke inputs with vocal effects, and Wireless PartyLink mode supporting connection with up to 50 speakers. However, notable drawbacks include its lack of smartphone app control, the absence of an official waterproof rating, and a significant 7.5 kg weight that reduces overall portability.

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