Audizio SB96S Soundbar 2.1 vs Philips TAB5601/10

What SB96S Soundbar 2.1 does better (1) and where TAB5601/10 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

1 advantage≈ $130

Philips · 2026TAB5601/10

0 advantages≈ $160

Why is SB96S Soundbar 2.1 better than TAB5601/10?

TAB5601/10 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Audizio SB96S Soundbar 2.1≈ $130	Philips TAB5601/10≈ $160
Sound
Speaker channels	4.0	2.1
Channel count	4	2.1
Subwoofer	Wireless subwoofer included	Wireless subwoofer included
Spatial / 3D audio	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	—	Yes
Stereo	Yes	Yes
Battery & charging
Mains powered	Yes	Yes
Battery powered (portable)	No	No
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	—
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	—
HDMI eARC / ARC	Yes	Yes
Optical input	—	Yes
Design & build
Colours	Black	Black, Grey
Features
Remote control	Yes	Yes
Placement	an der Wand	an der Wand