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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and features like active noise cancelling and sweatproof certification for on-the-go and exercise use, the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 would better suit your needs. They also offer better performance for calls and have an app equalizer for sound customization. However, if you are looking for the best comfort, especially for long listening sessions, and the most natural soundstage at a lower cost, the Philips SHP9500 headphones are ideal. Note that they are wired, have no noise cancellation, and are not the best choice for noisy environments or exercising. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.3
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is good.
Gaming
8.7
7.2
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for gaming, while the Philips SHP9500 is good.
Phone Calls
9.1
4.9
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for phone calls, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
8.0
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Philips SHP9500 is very good.
TV and Video
8.2
9.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$48
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The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has a price of $199 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and Philips SHP9500 both have very good build quality.
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How the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and the Philips SHP9500 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | August 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
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Billy Steele | January 2024
"There’s plenty to like about the ATH-TWX7. A robust set of features brings a lot of convenience to your day. But a few of those tools could still use some fine-tuning and the lack of automatic pausing in 2024 is a head scratcher. Still, the audio is mostly good, and transparency mode is better than most. Add in the solid call quality and the in-app voice test and the ATH-TWX7 are a worthy consideration, especially at this price. Too bad it falls short of being a more complete package some of the competition offers for a slightly larger investment."
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 Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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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