Philips TAX5509 VS Poca Audio Pine Beat

The Philips TAX5509 has a compact volume of 152.49 cm³, significantly smaller than the Poca Audio Pine Beat, which has a much larger volume of 1139.2 cm³. This makes the Philips model notably more compact. Both speakers feature a control panel placed on the device, though only the Philips speaker comes with a remote control, while the Pine Beat lacks this feature.

In terms of physical characteristics, the Philips TAX5509 weighs 1900 g, much heavier than the Pine Beat, which weighs just 670 g. The Philips speaker is 110.5 mm tall, 40 mm wide, and 34.5 mm thick, while the Pine Beat is taller at 178 mm, wider at 80 mm, and much thicker at 80 mm.

The Philips TAX5509 includes RGB lighting, which the Pine Beat does not, while neither product includes a travel bag. Additionally, the Philips speaker lacks water resistance, whereas the Poca Audio Pine Beat is waterproof, offering some protection against water exposure. Both products feature detachable cables, but the Philips model does not have a neodymium magnet, and this feature is not specified for the Pine Beat.

Both the Philips TAX5509 and the Poca Audio Pine Beat lack stereo speakers and subwoofers, so neither product offers that particular audio feature. The highest frequency supported by both products is the same at 20000 Hz, while the lowest frequency differs: the Philips model reaches down to 20 Hz, offering a wider bass range compared to the Pine Beat, which has a lower limit of 58 Hz.

In terms of audio output power, the Philips TAX5509 delivers a more powerful 2 x 65W output, whereas the Poca Audio Pine Beat provides a lower 2 x 20W output. The Philips model also does not include a passive radiator, while the Pine Beat does feature one to help enhance bass performance.

Neither speaker includes magnetic shielding, so they both share the same specification in this regard.

The Philips TAX5509 and the Poca Audio Pine Beat both support Bluetooth, though with slightly different versions. The Philips model uses Bluetooth 5.3, while the Pine Beat uses Bluetooth 5.2. Both models support an AUX input, but neither has a 3.5 mm audio jack socket. The maximum Bluetooth range also differs, with the Philips offering 10 m, while the Pine Beat extends up to 20 m.

Both products include one USB port and USB Type-C connectivity. The Philips model also has a microphone input, while the Pine Beat does not. Neither product supports Wi-Fi, has an external memory slot, or features Ethernet or DLNA certification.

Other connectivity features such as aptX, AAC, AirPlay, Chromecast built-in, and Bluetooth LE Audio are absent in both products. Additionally, neither model supports Bluetooth pairing via NFC, and neither includes an external memory slot or Auracast functionality.

Both the Philips TAX5509 and the Poca Audio Pine Beat can be used wirelessly and support remote smartphone control. Neither model features fast pairing, voice commands, or a mute function. However, the Philips TAX5509 has a built-in radio, which the Pine Beat lacks. Both products offer voice prompts, and both include a sleep timer function.

In summary, the main difference in features is the inclusion of a radio in the Philips model, which the Poca Audio Pine Beat does not have.

Both the Philips TAX5509 and the Poca Audio Pine Beat support pairing for stereo sound, meaning they both offer the ability to connect multiple devices for a more immersive audio experience.

There are no differences in this specific feature between the two models, as both are capable of stereo sound pairing.