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JBL vs Philips: audio compared

184 models from JBL and 85 models from Philips — how the two lineups compare on numbers: releases, scores, specs and features.

JBLJBLPhilipsPhilips
Models in the catalog18485
Models of the last 3 years10049
Years in the catalog2020–20262020–2026
Median score7.25.6
Median score, last 3 years7.85.0
Best rated modelBAR 1000MK2 · 9.7T1 Fidelio True Wireless · 9.6
By year

Models by release year

JBLPhilips
0102030402020202120222023202420252026
Median score by year
02.557.5102020202120222023202420252026
Models of the last 3 years

Typical specs and features

SpecJBLPhilips
Battery life median12 h24 h
Output power median150 W140 W
Bluetooth version median5.35.4
Water resistance (IPx) medianIPx4IPx4
Weight median232 g135 g
Battery powered (portable) share of models52%25%
Active noise cancelling share of models70%50%
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) share of models24%11%
Multipoint (two devices) share of models100%100%
Dolby Atmos share of models100%100%
Transparency / ambient mode share of models100%100%
Spatial / 3D audio share of models100%100%
Top rated

Best models of each brand

JBL

1 JBL BAR 1000MK2
JBL · 2025
BAR 1000MK2
960 W
9.7
2 JBL Tune Beam 2
JBL · 2024
Tune Beam 2
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx4
9.6
3 JBL Tune Beam 2 Ghost Edition
JBL · 2024
Tune Beam 2 Ghost Edition
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx4
9.6
4 JBL Endurance Race 2
JBL · 2024
Endurance Race 2
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx8
9.6
5 JBL Xtreme 5
JBL · 2026
Xtreme 5
28 hIPx8
9.6

Philips

1 Philips Fidelio TAFA3/10
Philips · 2026
Fidelio TAFA3/10
100 W
9.5
2 Philips TAH6509
Philips · 2024
TAH6509
70 hActive noise cancelling
9.4
3 Philips The Tube MS80
Philips · 2026
The Tube MS80
24 h140 WIPx7
8.6
4 Philips TAH8000E
Philips · 2026
TAH8000E
70 hActive noise cancelling
8.3
5 Philips TAMS3
Philips · 2026
TAMS3
10 hActive noise cancellingIPx4
7.5
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