Philips SB7200

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.

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

A good, rugged option for portable sound

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

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