The Philips Soundbar TAB4500 is an entry-level 2.1 system: a slim 76 cm soundbar with two full-range drivers, and a separate wireless subwoofer with a 4.5-inch woofer for the low end. It connects to the TV with a single HDMI ARC cable or plays from your phone over Bluetooth 5.4. This page covers the /98 version sold in the Middle East and Asia, and is clear about what it does not do.
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What You Get with the Philips Soundbar TAB4500
The soundbar measures 760 × 64 × 87 mm and weighs 1.4 kg, low enough to sit in front of most TVs without blocking the screen, and a wall-mount bracket is in the box. The subwoofer is a separate 150 × 202 × 253 mm unit weighing 1.55 kg. It is wireless in the sense that no cable runs from the bar to the sub, but it is an active speaker and needs its own mains socket.
Philips rates the total output at 70W RMS or more, with 140W as the maximum figure. The RMS number is the one to compare with other soundbars; 140W is a peak rating, not continuous power.
Connecting to Your TV
There is one HDMI port, HDMI Out with ARC (HDCP 1.4). Plug it into the TV’s HDMI ARC port and the TV sends its sound to the bar. With EasyLink (HDMI-CEC), the TV remote controls the Philips Soundbar TAB4500’s volume, and the bar turns on and goes to standby with the TV.
Philips lists LPCM 2-channel as the audio format over HDMI ARC, and does not list Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos or DTS decoding. In practice, set your TV’s digital audio output to PCM or Stereo. Philips does not list an optical, coaxial or 3.5 mm AUX input, and no HDMI cable is listed among the accessories.
Bluetooth 5.4 and USB Playback
Bluetooth 5.4 handles music from phones and tablets using the A2DP and AVRCP profiles and the SBC codec. Philips says the newer Bluetooth version improves streaming stability and sound synchronisation for less lag. There is also a USB port that plays MP3, WAV and FLAC files from a flash drive.
Sound Modes and Settings
The Philips Soundbar TAB4500 offers four equaliser presets, Music, Movie, Voice and Stadium, plus separate treble and bass controls on the remote. Voice is the preset to try for news and dialogue-heavy series. Frequency response for the soundbar is 60 Hz to 20 kHz; the subwoofer takes over below that.
Power and Everyday Use
The system runs on 100–240V AC at 50/60 Hz, so it works directly on UAE mains, draws less than 0.5W in standby and goes into auto standby when idle. The included remote uses two AAA batteries, which are also in the box.
Who This Is Not For
Anyone wanting surround or Dolby Atmos: this is a 2.1 system with no Dolby or DTS decoding listed and no rear speakers. Owners of older TVs without HDMI ARC, since Philips lists no optical or AUX input. Anyone watching late at night in an apartment: Philips lists night mode as not available. And gamers who want HDMI passthrough for a console, because the only HDMI port is the ARC output.
Buy the Philips Soundbar TAB4500 in the UAE
We sell the Philips Soundbar TAB4500/98 with a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver across the UAE within 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300. Defective or non-matching items can be returned within 14 days, and shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Philips TAB4500/98
- Channels: 2.1
- Output power: 70W RMS or more; 140W maximum (peak, not continuous)
- Drivers: 2 full-range front drivers (L+R); 4.5-inch woofer in the subwoofer
- Subwoofer: Active, wireless (needs its own mains power)
- Frequency response (soundbar): 60 Hz – 20 kHz
- HDMI: 1 × HDMI Out (ARC), HDCP 1.4; EasyLink (HDMI-CEC): one-touch play, system audio control, system standby
- Audio formats: HDMI ARC: LPCM 2ch; Bluetooth: SBC; USB: MP3, WAV, FLAC
- Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, AVRCP
- Sound settings: EQ presets Music, Movie, Voice, Stadium; treble and bass control; no night mode
- Soundbar size and weight: 760 × 64 × 87 mm, 1.4 kg
- Subwoofer size and weight: 150 × 202 × 253 mm, 1.55 kg
- Power: 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz; standby under 0.5W; auto standby
- In the box: Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote control with 2 × AAA batteries, power adapter, wall-mount bracket, quick start guide, warranty and safety leaflets
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications come from Philips’ official TAB4500/98 product leaflet. Full details are published on the Philips TAB4500/98 product leaflet.
FAQ
Does the Philips Soundbar TAB4500 support Dolby Atmos?
No. Philips lists LPCM 2-channel over HDMI ARC and does not list Dolby or DTS decoding.
Does it have eARC?
No. The single HDMI port supports ARC, not eARC.
Can I connect it with an optical cable?
No. Philips does not list an optical input; the TV connection is HDMI ARC, with Bluetooth for phones.
What is the real power of the Philips Soundbar TAB4500?
70W RMS or more; the 140W figure is the maximum (peak) rating.
Is a wall mount included?
Yes. A wall-mount bracket is in the box, along with the remote and two AAA batteries.
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