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Philips vs Sony: audio compared

85 models from Philips and 86 models from Sony — how the two lineups compare on numbers: releases, scores, specs and features.

PhilipsPhilipsSonySony
Models in the catalog8586
Models of the last 3 years4939
Years in the catalog2020–20262020–2026
Median score5.66.4
Median score, last 3 years5.06.4
Best rated modelT1 Fidelio True Wireless · 9.6SRS-XB43 · 9.3
By year

Models by release year

PhilipsSony
061219252020202120222023202420252026
Median score by year
02.557.5102020202120222023202420252026
Models of the last 3 years

Typical specs and features

SpecPhilipsSony
Battery life median24 h25 h
Output power median140 W350 W
Bluetooth version median5.45.3
Water resistance (IPx) medianIPx4IPx4
Weight median135 g320 g
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) share of models11%45%
Battery powered (portable) share of models25%57%
Active noise cancelling share of models50%62%
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

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

Sony

1 Sony BRAVIA Theatre System 6
Sony · 2025
BRAVIA Theatre System 6
1,000 W
9.1
2 Sony ULT FIELD 3
Sony · 2025
ULT FIELD 3
24 h30 WIPx7
8.4
3 Sony ULT FIELD 5
Sony · 2025
ULT FIELD 5
25 h50 WIPx7
8.2
4 Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6
Sony · 2025
BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6
350 W
7.7
5 Sony ULT FIELD 1
Sony · 2024
ULT FIELD 1
12 h20 WIPx7
7.5
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