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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you value premium build quality, wireless convenience, active noise cancelling, a good battery life, and features tailored for both Android and Apple devices, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX may be worth the additional investment. They're also suitable for exercise due to being sweatproof and offer an app with equalizer settings. However, if you're focused on the best comfort and sound quality for music and TV, particularly in a quiet environment, and don't mind using wired headphones, the Philips SHP9500 offers these benefits without the added cost of advanced features like noise cancellation and wireless connectivity. Keep in mind, the Philips may not be the best for calls and are not suitable for exercise or noisy environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.9
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good.
Gaming
9.3
7.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Philips SHP9500 is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
8.0
The Philips SHP9500 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery.
Cost
$399
$48
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$300
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Philips SHP9500 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
4.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Philips SHP9500 are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Philips SHP9500 to be excellent for TV and video, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Philips SHP9500 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 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 | 7/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Leaf and Core
Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
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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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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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