Philips TAB8205/10

200 W, 2.1 Channel
Delivered between Wed, 28.5. and Sat, 31.5.

Product details

No room for a subwoofer? No worries. This elegant soundbar features a built-in subwoofer and a low-rise design that fits under most TVs. You'll experience rumbling effects, more powerful music, and clearer dialogues - without the clutter.

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Key specifications

Soundbar type
Singlebar
Audio channel
2.1 Channel
Equipment + functions
BluetoothWi-Fi
Audio technology
Dolby DigitalDolby Digital PlusDTS
Documents
Item number
13951019

General information

Manufacturer
Philips
Category
Sound bars
Manufacturer no.
TAB8205/10
Release date
5.10.2020

Colour

Colour
Grey
Exact colour description
Black

Multimedia functions

Soundbar type
Singlebar
Audio channel
2.1 Channel
Nominal power
200 W
Frequency range
190 - 20000 Hz
Multiroom standard
Airplay 2
Equipment + functions
BluetoothWi-Fi
Network features
Chromecast(built-in)Spotify Connect
Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth profiles
SBC
Audio technology
Dolby DigitalDolby Digital PlusDTS
Audio formats
AIFFFLACM4AMP3 VBRMPEG4-AACWAV

Connections

Audio inputs
3.5mm jack (1x)Optical TOSLINK (1x)
Audio outputs
Optical TOSLINK (1x)
Video connections
HDMI OUT (1x)
HDMI features
ARCHDMI CEC
USB ports
USB-B

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Google Assistant
Communication standard
Amazon AlexaGoogle Assistant

Power supply

Power consumption
120 W
Power consumption (standby)
0.50 W

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

Manufacturer compensation
According to RE100, the manufacturer Philips fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions.
CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Power cordRemote control incl. batteriesShort manualWall mountWarranty card

Product dimensions

Height
6.70 cm
Width
85.70 cm
Depth
11.50 cm
Weight
3.43 kg

Package dimensions

Length
94 cm
Width
15 cm
Height
17 cm
Weight
4.70 kg

30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)Warranty provisions

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Sound bars» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 13.Denon
    1.6 %
  • 13.JBL
    1.6 %
  • 15.Bose
    1.9 %
  • 16.Philips
    2.2 %
  • 16.Sennheiser
    2.2 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Creative
    1 day
  • 2.Philips
    5 days
  • 3.Sony
    6 days
  • 4.LG
    7 days
  • 5.Samsung
    8 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Sound bars» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 5.JBL
    3.2 %
  • 6.Sharp
    3.6 %
  • 7.Philips
    3.9 %
  • 8.Creative
    4 %
  • 8.LG
    4 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Good73/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseMarch 2022
  • PositiveExtensive equipment and functionality
  • PositiveSupport for all major voice assistants
  • PositiveVery favourable
  • NegativeSound only average
  • NegativeNo HDMI inputs

The Philips TAB8205 is a clear upgrade compared to most TV speakers, but without a separate subwoofer and the poor spatiality, it can only offer an average sound. On the other hand, the savings tip in the test is impressive in terms of its features. Despite the low price, Philips ensures compatibility with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri...