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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K712 Pro is preferred if you're looking for a more immersive and comfortable listening experience, with a slightly better score in overall sound quality and a higher comfort score, but at a premium price. However, the Philips SHP9500 offers superior value with a higher overall sound quality score, a near-perfect soundstage, and a top comfort rating, all at a much lower cost. Neither has a built-in microphone or active noise canceling, and both are wired with a similar build quality, making them unsuitable for exercise or use in noisy environments. They are best for at-home listening due to their open-back design and lack of portability features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- The AKG K712 Pro has no clear advantages over the Philips SHP9500.
Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.7
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
TV and Video
8.4
9.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the AKG K712 Pro is very good.
Cost
$659
$48
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The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
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Key similarities
Gaming
7.0
7.2
The Philips SHP9500 and AKG K712 Pro are both good for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.9
4.9
The Philips SHP9500 and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Philips SHP9500 to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The AKG K712 Pro and Philips SHP9500 are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K712 Pro and Philips SHP9500 both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Philips SHP9500 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | August 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.4/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Headfonics
Michael | October 2013
"AKG has created a mini-masterpiece in my opinion. I enjoy this headphone a great deal and it will become my go-to reference headphone for the time being. She is slick, sexy, well-balanced, and crazy comfortable."
Philips SHP9500
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Brian Stone | April 2020
"You can’t go wrong with the Philips SHP9500 for their price. Their audio quality is superb, and the fact that you can use them for just about anything you can think of makes them well worth your money"
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About Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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