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Philips TAB8200: discreet 2.1 soundbar, 160 W, Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X

Continuing our review of the 2025 soundbar range by Philips with, after the Philips TAB6100, a spotlight on the Philips TAB8200 with a significantly smaller size despite a greater length. As a reminder, by clicking on the following references, you can also discover the new Oled TV series Philips OLED760, Philips OLED810, Philips OLED910 and Philips OLED950, Mini LED Philips MLED910 and Philips MLED950 and QLED Philips PUS9000 which have just been unveiled at the brand's European conference in Barcelona.

We continue our overview with the Philips TAB8200, the most discreet of the three.

Philips TAB8200, main specifications££££

The Philips TAB8200 is a [abc]2.1[/abc] model, with a wireless external subwoofer, compatible with [abc]Dolby Atmos[/abc] and DTS Virtual:X. The total power delivered is 160 W: 4 x 15 W for the four speakers of the sound bar + 120 W for the subwoofer. The latter, rectangular in shape, can be positioned vertically or horizontally for perfect integration into any interior. Of course, the processing of low frequencies is modified accordingly for a consistently consistent rendering.

The Philips TAB8200 also features [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.3 LE compatibility. Its extremely thin design, 37 mm high by 42 mm deep and 811 mm long, makes it particularly suitable for televisions with diagonals of 48" to 65 inches. It is also perfectly suited to TVs with a central stand and/or those equipped with low-height stands.

Philips TAB8200, connectivity££££

In addition to Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, the Philips TAB8200 sports connectivity with an [abc]HDMI[/abc] 2.1 [abc]eARC[/abc] connector. The Philips TAB8200 is controlled via transport buttons at the top associated with colored [abc]LEDs[/abc] to view the selected source. But it can also be managed via the remote control provided or the Philips Entertainment application.

More details in a next news.

Availability announced for August. Indicative price still unknown.

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