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Philips SB7200

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User ratings:
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Editorial reviews:
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3.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • designed to take a licking and keep on ticking
  • sound quality is respectable
  • s sturdy

Cons

  • battery-life indicator was already down to half
  • songs lacked the oomph of low-end frequencies and the crisp tones of the upper end
  • areas music doesn t tend to sound too good when transmitted through rubber

Key specs

  • yes
  • 30 ft
  • no
  • yes
  • 8 W
  • 8 h
  • 1500 mAh

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Philips SB7200 - Pros & Cons

Philips SB7200

Pros

  • designed to take a licking and keep on ticking
  • sound quality is respectable
  • s sturdy
  • boasts some fun additional features and has a decent internal battery
  • Smoothly
  • artistically
  • and conductor-esque
  • smart sensor is a great idea

Cons

  • battery-life indicator was already down to half
  • songs lacked the oomph of low-end frequencies and the crisp tones of the upper end
  • areas music doesn t tend to sound too good when transmitted through rubber
  • sound becomes quite coarse and strained at high volumes
  • chunky volume dial
  • sound doesn t quite justify the outlay
  • never failed at home
  • the drivers are on the small end of the spectrum
  • the treble was lackluster as well
  • lack of effort at the peripheries of the frequency spectrum
  • weak connection to our iPhone created constant interruptions

Philips SB7200 - Technical Overview

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IconBluetooth wireless range
30 ft
Best:
Ion Cornerstone
Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
IconPeak power
8 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconWeight
489.88 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
IconPlayback time
8 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

Philips SB7200 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels1.0
RMS8.0 W
Peak power8.0 W
Supported formatsMP3
Number of drivers2
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Dimensions
Height2.68 in
Width2.83 in
Depth7.05 in
Weight17.28 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Speakerphoneyes
Water resistantyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Connectivity
USBno
AUX inyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codecSBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Wired inputs
3.5mm
Bluetooth version2.1
Bluetooth wireless range30.0 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredyes
Electric (not USB)yes
Battery typeLi-Ion
Playback time8.0 h
Battery capacity1500.0 mAh
Battery life (max)8.0 h

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Philips SB7200 Philips - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.3
Based on 6 reviews
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Philips SB7200 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 30.11.2012
Home review
4.0

A good, rugged option for portable sound

Philips SB7200 Philips Shoqbox SB7200
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 26.02.2013
Philips Shoqbox SB7200
3.0

Philips Shoqbox SB7200 review - A neat and rugged wireless Bluetooth speaker with oodles of features and so-so sound quality.

Philips SB7200 Philips Shoqbox review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 27.07.2013
Philips Shoqbox review | Digital Trends

By incorporating gesture control, Philips’ Shoqbox SB7200 stands out from the crowd, but the speaker was not the slam dunk we had hoped for. A spotty Bluetooth connection and lackluster sound wound up deflating our hopes.

Philips SB7200 Philips ShoqBox SB7200 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 07.09.2012
Philips ShoqBox SB7200 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review

The Bluetooth speaker market has unofficially become commoditized.  It’s the not the first time I’ve griped about the number of portable Bluetooth speakers on the market and it most certainly won’t be the last.  That said, sifting through the bin, so to speak, of wireless speakers can now be a daunting task.  There are hardly …

Philips SB7200 Philips Shoqbox SB7200 review: A tough-as-nails wireless speaker
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CNET
Published: 09.04.2013
Philips Shoqbox SB7200 review: A tough-as-nails wireless speaker
3.5

Overbuilt to military specs, this Philips Bluetooth speaker is well-prepared for your next outdoor adventure.

Philips SB7200 Philips Shoqbox 7200 Bluetooth Speaker Review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 08.05.2014
Philips Shoqbox 7200 Bluetooth Speaker Review
2.5

The Shoqbox 7200 is packed with more features than most Bluetooth speakers in this price range, but the sound just isn't good enough.