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24 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 reviews of Philips RC9800i. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the price and design. The durability and usability are also appreciated, whereas the reliability and size get less positive reviews.
usability, durability, design, price
size, reliability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Philips RC9800i is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of Philips RC9800i from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the usability. There are some less positive comments about the reliability and durability. There are some mixed opinions about the price.
usability
size, durability, reliability
64% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)
The RC9800i is a sleek universal remote with a sharp, easy-to-read color touch screen that can also stream music from any PC to your home stereo, as well as images to the remote itself. That sounds great, but does it all come together as Philips intended?
The Philips RC9800i is a sleek universal remote with a sharp, easy-to-read, color touch screen. Its built-in Wi-Fi wireless networking can be used to stream music from any PC to your home stereo, as well as images to the remote itself. Another plus is...
Setup is mostly straightforward, but we ran into a few snafus. It's also a little irritating that the remote has to be docked in its cradle to stream music.
The attractive, feature-rich Philips RC9800i is one of the first universal remotes to incorporate Wi-Fi wireless networking--but we hope some of its more annoying shortcomings will be improved upon with future firmware upgrades.
Expert review by : John Higgins (soundandvision.com)
This Isn't Your Grandfathers Remote Control. Say the words "universal remote" to some, and disturbing visions of programming a remote button by button fill their minds. Quite often, after these long, intimate sessions between you and your remotes, the...
Expert review by : John Higgins (hometheater.com)
Say the words "universal remote" to some, and disturbing visions of programming a remote button by button fill their minds. Quite often, after these long, intimate sessions between you and your remotes, the universal remote doesn't perform exactly as...
Expert review by : John Higgins (hometheatermag.com)
Say the words "universal remote" to some, and disturbing visions of programming a remote button by button fill their minds. Quite often, after these long, intimate sessions between you and your remotes, the universal remote doesn't perform exactly as...
Expert review by : Adam Berger (gadgetell.com)
Product: Philips RC9800i Wi-Fi Universal Remote List Price: $399.99 Rating: Excellent - 8.5/10.0 Pros: Easy to read display, battery life, touch screen, built in Wi-Fi. Cons: Large dock, attracts fingerprints, pricy for light home theater users, can...
Consumer review (newegg.com)
Customization is VERY limited.
Consumer review (cameraworld.com)
The product lives to expectations, but when purchased from Wolf Camera got a used product which serial number didn't match the box and with clear signs or wear out... Be careful and look for other more serious vendors.
"Ergonomic Design","Nice Features"
"Not Enough Features"
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