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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you need headphones for a variety of uses including music, calls, and meetings, the Earfun Wave Pro is a versatile option with very good mic quality, active noise cancelling, and wireless capabilities. However, they may not be as comfortable as the Philips SHP9500, which are noted for their exceptional comfort. The Philips also have a better soundstage, but lack a microphone, noise cancelling, and wireless features, making them less suitable for calls or noisy environments. The Philips are better suited for critical listening at home due to their open-back design, although this also means they let in more ambient noise and may disturb those nearby. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.0
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Earfun Wave Pro is good.
Gaming
8.7
7.2
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Philips SHP9500 is good.
Phone Calls
9.0
4.9
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
8.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Philips SHP9500 is very good.
TV and Video
8.0
9.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the Earfun Wave Pro is very good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
N/A
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$48
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Earfun Wave Pro and Philips SHP9500 both have very good build quality.
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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the Philips SHP9500 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | August 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | 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 | 7.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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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