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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for portable, wireless earbuds with active noise cancelling and are mostly using an Apple device, the Beats Fit Pro are versatile for exercise, commuting, and casual use. However, they are not optimal for gaming or TV due to poor soundstage and latency. In contrast, the Philips SHP9500 headphones offer excellent sound quality and comfort, making them great for music and TV at home, but they lack noise isolation, wireless capability, and are less suitable for exercise and travel due to their open-back design and size. Consider your primary use case, device compatibility, and budget when choosing between these two options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.9
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Gaming
4.9
7.2
The Philips SHP9500 is good for gaming, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
4.9
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
9.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
5.2 Hours
N/A
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery.
Cost
$179
$48
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$100
$150
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The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Philips SHP9500 to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats Fit Pro is good.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Beats Fit Pro and Philips SHP9500 both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Fit Pro and the Philips SHP9500 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | August 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 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 | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | 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) | 5.6 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Beats Fit Pro
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SoundGuys
Lili Katz | January 2024
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
Philips SHP9500
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Headphones Lab
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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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