Philips Fidelio L3 review

Philips Fidelio L3 Flagship Review

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Philips Fidelio L3 Review – Short Words

Philips Fidelio L3 Flagship review: Philips Fidelio L3 over-ear wireless headphones provide the perfect listening environment, whether you are sitting in your home office, riding in the back of a car, or on a business trip halfway around the globe. Thanks to 40 mm bespoke drivers and hybrid active noise canceling (ANC) system, the sound quality is balanced and sublime. Its look and feel also set it apart from other standard headphones. Made with lightweight aluminum and responsibly sourced Scottish Muirhead leather with memory-foam cushions, it will always fit comfortably. You can connect it to your smartphone via Bluetooth, or plug it into your high-resolution amplifier at home. Touch controls and the Philips headphones app are also there to indulge your personal tastes and streamline your experience.

Philips Fidelio L3

Philips Fidelio L3 Flagship

Over-ear, closed-back design, wired/wireless/Bluetooth, hi-res audio, aptX HD, 38 hours of playtime, detachable cable, swivel earcups, comfortable fit, dual connection

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Philips has reputation in the electronic gadgets field for a long time. I have written a review on Philips headphones: SHP9500, SHP9600, Fidelio X3, and Fidelio X2HR in the best headphones under $200 review. The latest that I’m writing is the Philips Fidelio L3 Flagship review and will show you why I choose these wireless active noise-canceling headphones.

Philips Fidelio L3 Flagship Review – The design

Philips Fidelio L3 review

The round shape earcups and quite big but not too weight and not too light (1 pound/0.45 kg). The standard design of Philips’ headphones, looks sturdy and hardy. At the first glance, a bulky structure but looks solid and durable.

The Philips Fidelio L3 Flagship is well-built and they are hefty pair of wireless headphones. There is an aluminum ring around the earcups and outstanding floating beautifully. It feels fabulous and makes the Fidelio L3 have a very distinct character and differ from the other headphones. The two-tone finish on the headphones looks elegant and seamlessly beautiful.

The earcup is covered with Scottish Muirhead leather with memory-foam cushions that lets always fit comfortably while wearing. That’s let the headphones look good and smart. The earpads do not give a feel warm around the ears. But for some, wearing for a long time May cause ear fatigue and not a comfy ear, which depends on head shape.

The clamping force is decent not too tight and loose. I can feel that the headphones are firmly on my head. The beneath of the headband is padded with a comfy material, while the top is wrapped with a material similar to PU leather.

Philips Fidelio L3 Review – Physical Button and Touch Controls

There are physical buttons on the earcups, power button, ANC/pass-through, and mic button respectively (left to right). Besides, there is also USB type C connectivity for charging and an audio 3.5mm jack too.

The Fidelio L3 Flagship comes with stealthy touch-sensitive controls on the back of earcups. You can easily control the music (play/pause and next/previous track), receive/reject/end call, and control volume up/down with a swipe of your fingers.

Excellent Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation

Philips Fidelio L3 Flagship - Hybrid Active Noice Cancellation Pro+

In this price tag (around $350 and sometimes the amazon has a promotion which down price to $250, the price varies on to the time), the active noise cancellation is one of the expectations from the headphones. Philips knows this issue, so the Fidelio L3 Flagship is provide excellent active noise cancellation. Most outside noises are blocked and let you immerse in your music world. The Philips Fidelio L3 can cancel the sound like a train, the engine of an airplane, or noisy conversation and greatly fade these sounds. I’m very surprised when I take the headphones off and acknowledge how loud the environment is around. The active noise-canceling of the Fidelio L3 is quite spectacular.

I’m very surprised when I take the headphones off and acknowledge how loud the environment is around. The active noise-canceling of the Fidelio L3 is quite spectacular.

Awareness – Perceive the sounds of the outside world

Fidelio L3 Flagship Review

The Awareness feature brings the outside sound back to you. It’s good clarity and clear. Which lets you know the sound of warning announcements, car horns, or the sound of talking to people around you. You can customize the ambient sound mode with a slider via the Philips Headphones app (slide through the various levels of the denseness of the bright). The good thing is the Philips Headphones app can also have the option to choose to focus on the conversation sound.

How Does The Sound Quality of Fidelio L3 Do?

When it comes to the sound performance, I think it’s private taste. Each prefers not the same. The Fidelio L3 is closed-back headphones that are different from Fidelio X3, which is an open-back design. The sound performance is quite a tight bass and impactful without being overpowering. The mid sound is balanced and smooth, while the highs sparkle with complete detail. The Philips Fidelio L3 flagship has a 40mm driver delivering the overall sound are natural and balanced sound.

However; due to the closed-back design, make the Fidelio L3 flagship does not have a wide soundstage. So there is no sound leakage even if you listen to music at a high volume.

These headphones also support hi-res audio in wired mode only.

Compare specs Philps Fidelio L3 to Similar Headphones

Philips Fidelio L3 Vs Philips Fidelio X3 Vs Philips Fidelio X2HR Vs  Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Vs Sony WH-XB910N

Philips Fidelio L3

Philips Fidelio L3 Flagship

Specs: fit-type: over-ear, closed-back design, dimension: 3.19″ x 10.83″ x 9.76″, weight: 1 pounds, driver: 40mm,
Features: hybrid active noise-canceling, connectivity: wireless/wired/Bluetooth, playtime: 38 hours (ANC off)/32 hours (ANC on), hi-res audio, voice assistant: work with Alexa, sound tuning: customizable, Fidelio signature sound, dual mic, dual connect (at the same time), touch control: playback/call/volume, earcups can swivel, wearing detection sensor, quick charge
In the box: Fidelio L3 over-ear headphones, carry case, USB-C charging cable, audio cable, airplane adapter

 

Philips Fidelio X3 review

Philips Fidelio X3

Specs: fit-type: over-ear, open-back design, dimension; 4.72″ x  9.45″ x 12.6″, weight: 13.4 ounces, driver: exquisitely tuned 50mm dynamic driver, magnet type: neodymium, frequency response: 5 – 40kHz, impedance: 30ohms, sensitivity: 100dB @ 1mW, distortion: <0.1% THD, maximum power input: 500mW
Features: hi-res audio, connectivity: wired, detachable cable, multi-layer polymer diaphragms drivers ( provide exquisitely detailed highs, full and smooth mids), premium materials, balanced & unbalanced input ( great for headphones amp or smartphones or laptops), sound profile: wide & natural soundstage (double-layered ear shells to reduce resonance and vibration), headband: dual headband (both wrapped with soft leather), earcups: snug fit of the feather-light memory foam earcup cushions to perfect seal, design to eliminating the air pressure, tangle free cable
Included accessories: balanced and unbalanced detachable Oxygen-free cable (3m), 3.5 to 6.3mm adapter, cable clip

 

Philips Audio Fidelio X2HR review

Philips Audio Fidelio X2HR 

Specs: fit-type: over-ear, acoustic open-back architecture, dimension: 4.33″ x 7.48″ x 9.06″, weight: 14.6 ounces, driver diameter: 50mm high definition neodymium, frequency response: 5 – 40kHz, impedance: 30 ohms, sensitivity: 100 dB @ 1 mW, distortion: < 0.1% THD, connector type: 3. 5mm stereo; 1/4-inch
Features: wired, breathable velour & memory foam cushions, hi-res audio certified, self-adjustable hammock, double layered earshells, tangle free cord

 

Bowers Wilkins PX7 review

Bowers & Wilkins PX7

Color: silver, spray grey, carbon edition
Specs: over-ear, closed-back, dimension: 3.15″ x 6.89″ x 8.66″, weight: 10.7 ounces, large-aperture driver: 43mm, frequency response: 10 – 30kHz (wireless), sensitivity: 111dB, total harmonic distortion (THD): 0.3%, Bluetooth 5.0 (support profile: A2DP/AVRCP/GATT/HFP/HSP), audio code: SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX HD/aptX Adaptive), material: light & durable carbon fiber arms, hard case: Hard shell & zippered carry case
Features: wireless, Bluetooth, battery life: 30 hours, fast charge: 15 minutes get 6 hours, charge type: USB-C, adaptive noise cancellation, wearing detection sensor, Connect 2 devices at the same time, built-in 2 mics

 

Sony WH-XB910N review

Sony WH-XB910N

Specs: over-ear, dimension: 7.8″ x 2.6″ x 10.3″, weight: 16 ounces, charging type: USB type C, app: Sony | Headphones Connect app, battery life: 30 hours
Features: wireless, Bluetooth, dual noise-canceling technology, extra bass, hands-free calling, smart touch control, voice assistant: Google Assistant/Amazon Alexa, can be paired 2 devices at the same time & switch effortlessly between devices, more natural ambient sound, quick charge: yes (10 minutes get 4.5 hours), foldable design

 

Fidelio L3 Review – The Call Quality & Voice Assistant

Where to buy Philips Fidelio L3 Flagship

These hybrid active noise-canceling headphones provide one external mic plus one internal mic to filter out hizzy sounds and unwanted sounds. Dual mics in each earcup offer crystal-clear calls. You can hear the opposite very clearly. The other side is on the call as well. Beyond this, the Fidelio L3 also works with voice assistants that are convenient for pulling up your favorite playlist, skipping a track, check the latest news or weather with your voice. In our test, the voice assistant is smooth and works well.

Philips Fidelio L3 Flagship – Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Great noise cancellation
  • Beautiful design
  • Dual mic for crystal clear call
  • Good sound quality, natural and balanced sound
  • Dual connection (connect to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time)

Cons

  • Bulky
  • Can’t fold inward

Philips Fidelio L3 Review – Final Verdicts

Thanks for reading the Philips Fidelio L3 Flagship review until this. The Fidelio L3 are hybrid active noise-canceling headphones, which work very well in terms of blocking noise. The overall sound is quite good and balanced. Tight bass. The design is good-looking and quite modern. But the size is a bit bulky. However; they can fold flat earcups to reduce space in the backpack as well.

Where to buy Philips Fidelio L3 Flagship

Philips Fidelio L3
Philips Fidelio L3 Flagship:
Over-ear, closed-back design, wired/wireless/Bluetooth, hi-res audio, aptX HD,
38 hours of playtime, detachable cable, swivel earcups, comfortable fit, dual connection

 

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