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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Jabra Elite Active 75t earbuds are a midrange price option with great features for exercise, such as being sweatproof, dustproof, and having active noise canceling. They are compact, have a built-in mic, and deliver good overall sound quality, making them suitable for a variety of uses, although with modest performance in gaming and TV and video. On the other hand, the Philips SHP9500 headphones come in at a lower midrange price. They offer superior sound quality and an expansive soundstage due to their open design but lack a built-in mic, active noise canceling, and any water or dust resistance, which makes them less ideal for exercise or travel. The Philips are also bulkier, making them less portable but they are highly comfortable for long listening sessions. If you prioritize audio quality and comfort for home use, Philips may be the better choice, but if you need versatility and features for active use, the Jabra earbuds would be more suitable despite the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent 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
5.5
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
5.0
7.2
The Philips SHP9500 is good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
8.0
The Philips SHP9500 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
5.3
9.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
7.5 Hours
N/A
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery.
Cost
$230
$48
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The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $230 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the Philips SHP9500 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
4.9
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Philips SHP9500 are both poor for phone calls.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite Active 75t | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2020 | August 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9.5/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 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 | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | November 2022
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
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 Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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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