Philips DS8550

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 209 reviews of Philips DS8550. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and size. The design and usability also get good views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Philips DS8550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 user reviews of Philips DS8550 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and design. The size and price are also mentioned favorably.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Philips DS8550 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. People really like the usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Hill (t3.com)

Philips Fidelio DS8550 review

Boasting the same looks as the bigger DS9000 the DS8550 hopes to win you round by offering up a more portable product but still keeping those design cues, what you're left with is all round iPad and iPhone docking goodnes

Smooth styling ; Inbuilt battery

Bass is a little overblown

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Ben Harvell (macworld.co.uk)

Fidelio DS8550 review

This dock packs a serious, sonic punch and offers Bluetooth connectivity

Bluetooth connectivity; excellent sound quality; useful stand

Expensive; only portrait-orientation docking; no USB

Philips provides a free app for all iOS devices that offers playback features, a clock, weather reports and audio controls that work in harmony with the dock. The benefits of superior sound and Bluetooth connectivity are certainly worth the additional...

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : T3 Staff (t3.com.au)

Review: Philips Fidelio DS8550

The smaller brother to the Philips Fidelio DS9000 is a dock for your iPhone, iPod and iPad. The undulating form of the Fidelio looks stylish and the concave shape makes good sense as it helps project the sound from your iPad up and out. It looks just...

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

What a bit of Kit!

Originally went to one of the big electrical shops & they recommended it and also demo'd it - blown away and even happier when i checked on my argos app to find it was £60 cheaper! Sounds great & looks great - Also lasts ages on the rechargable battery...

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Quality sound

Bought this as I couldn't afford the D9000 and I'm not disappointed. Sure the sound wouldn't be quite the same but it's half the price. Air Play works great with iPad and it DOES charge iPad2 when docked. Not tried it on the internal battery for long...

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Excellent product

Fantastic sound quality from speaker, much louder than expected, bluetooth facility and Charges the IPad 2.

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

The perfect speaker for the kitchen

It's small, but powerful, it works so well. Definately recommend to anyone. AND IT'S BLUETOOTH, WHAT A PLUS!

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Great Speaker Dock

This product is even better than I expected. True full sound and useful remote control. Very solid with a built-in handle behind it for lifting. Also,

Aug, 2011

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