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Philips vs Sony: audio compared

66 models from Philips and 80 models from Sony — how the two lineups compare on numbers: releases, scores, specs and features.

PhilipsPhilipsSonySony
Models in the catalog6680
Models of the last 3 years4238
Years in the catalog2020–20262020–2026
Median score5.26.5
Median score, last 3 years4.66.5
Best rated modelT1 Fidelio True Wireless · 9.6SRS-XG300 · 9.4
By year

Models by release year

PhilipsSony
051015202020202120222023202420252026
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 models12%48%
Battery powered (portable) share of models27%55%
Active noise cancelling share of models44%67%
Multipoint (two devices) share of models100%100%
Dolby Atmos 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 TAH8000E
Philips · 2026
TAH8000E
70 hActive noise cancelling
8.4
3 Philips The Tube MS80
Philips · 2026
The Tube MS80
24 h140 WIPx7
8.3
4 Philips TAB6100/10
Philips · 2025
TAB6100/10
200 W
7.0
5 Philips TAT2139
Philips · 2024
TAT2139
7 hActive noise cancellingIPx4
6.7

Sony

1 Sony BRAVIA Theatre System 6
Sony · 2025
BRAVIA Theatre System 6
1,000 W
9.0
2 Sony ULT FIELD 3
Sony · 2025
ULT FIELD 3
24 h30 WIPx7
8.2
3 Sony ULT FIELD 5
Sony · 2025
ULT FIELD 5
25 h50 WIPx7
8.1
4 Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6
Sony · 2025
BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6
350 W
7.8
5 Sony WH-CH730N
Sony · 2026
WH-CH730N
75 hActive noise cancelling
7.4
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