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4.50out of 5
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Manufacturer codeL3/00
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About the Philips Fidelio
Philips L3/00 is listed in the headphones & headsets category. The recorded specifications include product type: Headset; wearing style: Head-band; connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless. This entry covers manufacturer code L3/00. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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- Product type
- Headset
- Wearing style
- Head-band
- Connectivity technology
- Wired & Wireless
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Microphone type
- Built-in
- Stated music playback time
- 35 h
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4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
(Image credit: Philips)All of which is why the Philips Fidelio L3 can garner only the four stars from us. In isolation, these are fine headphones that do a multitude of jobs very well. They sound great for extended listening sessions, and their noise-canc...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 18 Oct 2026
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4.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 90%
Philips Fidelio L3 Review
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4.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 90%
The Philips Fidelio L3 is an over ear Bluetooth headphone with noise cancelling and voice assistant support. This is not a radical specification in 2021 because we're inured to the idea of headphones packing the sort of specification that would have been...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 18 Oct 2026
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5.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 100%
If you're looking for a slice of top quality comfort with sophisticated audio quality to boot then the Philips Fidelio L3 delivers one of the most outstanding over-ear experiences of any headphones released in 2021.However, the Fidelio L3 can't deliver cl...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 18 Oct 2026
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Philips Fidelio specifications
Manufacturer code: L3/00 · Icecat product 85906934 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Product type | Headset |
|---|---|
| Wearing style | Head-band |
| Connectivity technology | Wired & Wireless |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Microphone type | Built-in |
| Stated music playback time | 35 h |
| Weight | 360 g |
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Audio & listening5 details
| Headset type | Binaural |
|---|---|
| Acoustic system | Closed |
| Number of microphones | 2 |
| Microphone noise-canceling | Yes |
| Audio adapters included | Flight |
Connections & wireless4 details
| USB connectivity | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AAC, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, SBC |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
Power & battery3 details
| Battery operated | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Built-in battery |
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
Controls & features1 detail
| Control type | Buttons, Touch |
|---|
Design & dimensions4 details
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Width | 190 mm |
| Depth | 51.5 mm |
| Height | 203.5 mm |
Further product details4 details
| Recommended usage | Calls/Music |
|---|---|
| Driver unit | 4 cm |
| Carrying case | Yes |
| Quantity | 1 |
Packaging & supplied accessories11 details
| Package width | 210 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 240 mm |
| Package height | 80 mm |
| Package weight | 910 g |
| Cables included | Audio (3.5mm), USB |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85183000 |
| Master (outer) case width | 228 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 254 mm |
| Master (outer) case height | 260 mm |
| Master (outer) case gross weight | 3.65 kg |
| Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) | 8518309590 |
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What is the listed product type for Philips Fidelio?
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What is the listed wearing style for Philips Fidelio?
The source specification records wearing style as Head-band. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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