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Our review reveals where the German alternative to the Samsung Galaxy A57 falls short

Gigaset GS6 Pro in Review
ⓘ Notebookcheck (Marcus Herbrich)
Gigaset GS6 Pro in Review
A high‑quality stereo speaker system is becoming an increasingly important factor in smartphone purchase decisions, as many users rely on their devices for videos, gaming, and music playback. Read this review summary of the German Android phone to find out why the Gigaset GS6 Pro isn’t a suitable choice for audio enthusiasts.

The quality of the speaker system has become an important factor when buying a smartphone. More compact phones often suffer from a lack of depth and uneven frequency response. Unfortunately, our review of the 6.67-inch Gigaset GS6 Pro also reveals significant shortcomings when it comes to audio.

The bass range on this German flagship phone is virtually nonexistent. Below 200 Hz, the level drops sharply in our pink‑noise measurement. Because the human ear is inherently less sensitive to such low frequencies, the bass remains practically inaudible on this mid‑range “Made in Germany” device. As a result, the sound lacks any real foundation and comes across as flat and weak. You can find all the measurement data in our review.

In contrast, the mids and highs are overemphasized. In this range, the measured level rises sharply and peaks at 3,150 Hz. When playing music or watching YouTube videos on the Gigaset GS6 Pro, the audio has a noticeably tinny character. This mid‑range device produces a thin, metallic sound signature that lacks warmth and body.

The unbalanced sound profile is also evident in the ultra-high frequencies. Here, the volume level drops off drastically again. The speaker system thus lacks not only depth but also brilliance. 

This affordable Android phone supports only a few Bluetooth codecs compared with the Poco X8 Pro or Galaxy A57

In a direct audio comparison, a Poco X8 Pro or Galaxy A57 (starts around $450 on amazon.com) both outperform the Gigaset GS6 Pro with sound profiles that are more superior in almost every respect. Their sound is more balanced and powerful. Both competitors handle low frequencies significantly better and produce less distortion during music playback at high volumes. 

Unfortunately, the Gigaset GS6 Pro also falls short in wireless connectivity. It offers only Bluetooth 5.4 and the standard SBC and AAC codecs. The Gigaset GS6 Pro completely lacks modern high-resolution codecs. If you own expensive premium headphones, you won’t be able to fully realize their sound potential with the Gigaset. The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro, with LDAC and LHDC support, and the Galaxy A57, with LC3 and SSC support, offer more value for the money. Both smartphones also use the new Bluetooth 6.0 standard.

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Marcus Herbrich, 2026-08-25 (Update: 2026-08-23)