Philips Fidelio B97/10

888 W, 7.1.2 Channel
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Product details

True surround sound on demand

Immerse in the drama. Feel the emotion. This Fidelio soundbar with detachable satellite speakers and Dolby Atmos will surround you with incredibly detailed, realistic sound. Deep bass adds palpable impact to effects and music.

Key specifications

Soundbar type
Soundbar with subwoofer
Wireless speakers
Subwoofer
Audio channel
7.1.2 Channel
Equipment + functions
Bluetooth
Audio technology
Dolby AtmosDolby DigitalDolby Digital PlusDolby TrueHDDTSDTS DigitalDTS-HD MasterDTS:X
Documents
Item number
13904991

General information

Manufacturer
Philips
Category
Sound bars
Manufacturer no.
B97/10
Release date
8.2.2021
External links

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Multimedia functions

Soundbar type
Soundbar with subwoofer
Audio channel
7.1.2 Channel
Wireless speakers
Subwoofer
Nominal power
888 W
Multiroom standard
Airplay
Equipment + functions
Bluetooth
Network features
Spotify Connect
Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth profiles
SBC
Audio technology
Dolby AtmosDolby DigitalDolby Digital PlusDolby TrueHDDTSDTS DigitalDTS-HD MasterDTS:X
Audio formats
AIFFFLACLPCMM4AMP3 VBRMPEG4-AACWAV

Connections

Audio inputs
3.5mm jack (1x)Optical TOSLINK (2x)
Audio outputs
Optical TOSLINK (1x)
Video connections
HDMI IN (2x)HDMI OUT (1x)
HDMI features
ARC

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Amazon AlexaGoogle Assistant
Communication standard
Amazon AlexaGoogle Assistant

Power supply

Power consumption
450 W
Power consumption (standby)
1 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 manualWarranty card

Product dimensions

Height
5.56 cm
Width
131.20 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
5.97 kg
Subwoofer height
40 cm
Subwoofer width
23 cm
Subwoofer depth
40.70 cm
Subwoofer weight
9.60 kg

Package dimensions

Length
115 cm
Width
45.50 cm
Height
40.50 cm
Weight
22 kg

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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.Sennheiser
    2.3 %
  • 17.Philips
    2.4 %

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
    4 days
  • 3.Sony
    7 days
  • 4.JBL
    9 days
  • 4.Samsung
    9 days

Return rate

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

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 3.Samsung
    3.1 %
  • 6.Sharp
    3.3 %
  • 7.Philips
    3.8 %
  • 8.LG
    3.9 %
  • 9.Creative
    4 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good91/100
Very good89/100
Computer Bild Logo
Rank 3 out of 8Computer BildSOUNDBARS IM VERGLEICHReleaseSeptember 2022
  • PositiveClear sound, deep bass, dockable effect boxes
  • NegativePlug-in mechanism of the effect boxes is stiff

The Fidelio B97 is comparatively compact, but it still delivers a thrilling surround sound: two surround speakers with rechargeable batteries can be docked on the side and placed behind the audience. The sound is clear and rich in detail, and the included subwoofer contributes powerful bass.

Good70/100
Stiftung Warentest Logo
Rank 11 out of 22Stiftung WarentestSoundbars im Test - Filmreifer Ton für den FernseherReleaseAugust 2022

Soundbars and soundplates are speakers that have been developed specifically for use with TVs. We were stricter in our assessment than with televisions. We do not only expect good music and speech reproduction from soundbars. Film effects and compressed streams via Bluetooth must also be well implemented...

Very good90/100
video Logo
videoSingle testReleaseAugust 2021
  • PositiveBattery-powered, flexibly positionable satellites
  • PositiveVery precise mapping of the effect channels
  • Negativesomewhat scarce reserves
  • Negativenot quite balanced

With its detachable satellites, the Philips Fidelio B97 is a smart solution for those who value both an impressive 3D backdrop and good stereo performance.

Very good100/100
Area DVD Logo
Area DVDSingle testReleaseJuly 2021

The Philips Fidelio B97 achieves consistently excellent results in the test. This already starts with the excellent workmanship of all components (with the exception of the cheap-looking hard plastic remote control). The equipment is rich: Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Google Chromecaat, Apple AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi: nothing is missing here...

Very good95/100
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AV Magazin.deSingle testReleaseJuly 2021

With the Fidelio B97, Philips offers an enormously powerful and living room-friendly audio solution. Whether it's music from online streaming services, movie sound from the TV or sound from game consoles, the Fidelio B97 always delivers first-class sound. Thanks to battery-powered surround speakers and the latest surround sound technology, the premium soundbar from Philips is recommended for all film,...

Very good100/100
HiFi Test Logo
HiFi TestSingle testReleaseJune 2021
  • PositiveDolby Atmos compatible
  • Positivewireless subwoofer

    The Philips Fidelio B97 is a compact 7.1.2 system with clever detail solutions such as the detachable rear channels. It also offers outstanding sound quality and future-proofing thanks to its high flexibility in sound and video formats. for sound and video formats. Absolutely recommendable!