A powerful bass, clearly audible details and a balanced, lively sound - this is what the perfect Bluetooth speaker should sound like. However, good sound quality is not everything: Stiftung Warentest expects a test-winning speaker to be easy to use, have a long-lasting battery and offer practical additional functions...
Philips TAS7505/00
20 h, Rechargeable battery operatedProduct details
With the Bluetooth speaker that looks great in any environment, you can play your favorite content. You get 20 hours of playback time and rich sound with warm bass. There is a power bank function for charging phones, and the speaker cover made of wool blend fabric adds style.
From morning workouts to dinner on the balcony, this Bluetooth speaker provides music in a stylish design. With embossed buttons, you can control playback, stereo pairing, Bluetooth, and much more. The speaker's carry strap opening is convenient if you want to use a carrying strap.
You get 20 hours of playback time on a single charge, with a range of 20 meters. Charging the speaker takes 4.5 hours via the included USB-C cable.
The speaker features a handy USB-A port for charging a smart device. Bluetooth pairing is simple, and the speaker remembers the device it was last connected to.
A passive bass radiator delivers powerful bass. The sound from the 3.75-inch full-range driver remains clear even at high volumes. Want your music to sound even better? Pair the speaker with another one for stereo sound.
This speaker is covered with high-quality speaker fabric from the high-end manufacturer Kvadrat. The beautiful wool blend fabric is acoustically well-permeable, allowing sound to flow freely from the speaker into the room.
Protection type (IP code) | IPX7 |
Item number | 14698794 |
Manufacturer | Philips |
Category | Bluetooth speakers |
Manufacturer no. | TAS7505/00 |
Release date | 29.1.2021 |
Colour | Grey |
Exact colour description | Dgrey |
Audio channel | Mono |
Nominal power | 30 W |
Frequency range | 20 - 20000 Hz |
Equipment + Functions | Waterproof |
Number of speakers | 1 x |
Durability | Waterproof |
Protection type (IP code) | IPX7 |
Speaker principle | 2-way |
Volume control | Touch |
Application range | Consumer / Hi-Fi |
Playback source | External playback device |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Bluetooth transmission range | 20 m |
USB ports | USB-C |
Radio reception | FM |
Power consumption | 30 W |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Lithium |
Battery life | 20 h |
Capacity | 7.50 mAh |
Charging time | 4.50 h |
Number of batteries | 1 |
Battery size | Device specific |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
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 | USB, USB cable |
Shape | Rectangular |
Length | 3.30 cm |
Width | 27.10 cm |
Height | 8.50 cm |
Weight | 860 g |
Length | 27 cm |
Width | 13.50 cm |
Height | 10 cm |
Weight | 1.13 kg |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- PhilipsNot enough data
- 1.Beats0.2 %
- 2.Sony0.4 %
- 3.soundcore0.6 %
- 4.House of Marley0.7 %
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- PhilipsNot enough data
- 1.Lexon0 days
- 1.X-mini0 days
- 1.Xiaomi0 days
- 4.Marshall1 day
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- PhilipsNot enough data
- 1.Divoom0 %
- 2.UE1.4 %
- 3.Hama1.9 %
- 4.JBL2 %
- Battery with strong runtime...
- IPX7 water protection
- Relatively cheap
- ...but also long loading time
- Bass a little too restrained
With an attractive fabric casing, certified water protection and an enormously long battery life of over 30 hours in the test, the Philips TAS7505 is excellently suited for mobile use. The very large Bluetooth range is also pleasing and the pairing of another speaker for stereo sound is useful...