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Philips Fidelio TAFA3/10 vs Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker Essential

What Fidelio TAFA3/10 does better (2) and where Bluetooth Speaker Essential wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Philips Fidelio TAFA3/10
Philips · 2026Fidelio TAFA3/10
9.5Score
2 advantages
Higher score
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Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker Essential
1 advantage≈ $14

Why is Fidelio TAFA3/10 better than Bluetooth Speaker Essential?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Bluetooth Speaker Essential: No
  2. LDACYes · Bluetooth Speaker Essential: No

Why is Bluetooth Speaker Essential better than Fidelio TAFA3/10?

  1. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
Specifications

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Sound
Output power100 W—
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency40 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—1,000 mAh
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.46
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
LE AudioYes—
AuracastYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Optical inputYes—
Design & build
Weight3,399 g—
Width170 mm—
Height303 mm—
Depth211 mm—
Protection rating—IP66
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx6
Dust protection (IP)—6
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Remote controlYes—
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