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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JBL Tune 710BT are closed-back headphones with wireless connectivity, a built-in microphone, and good build quality, recommended for exercise, air travel, and general music listening since they provide better noise isolation and have a longer battery life. However, they have a lower score for sound quality and soundstage, suggesting a more confined audio experience. On the other hand, the Philips SHP9500 are open-back headphones with excellent comfort and high sound quality, ideal for an immersive listening experience when watching TV and video or gaming. Nevertheless, they lack a microphone, wireless connectivity, and noise isolation, making them less suitable for noisy environments or when portability is needed. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 710BT
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
6.1/10
9.2/10
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the JBL Tune 710BT is only fair.
Gaming
5.3/10
7.2/10
The Philips SHP9500 is good for gaming, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Phone Calls
6.5/10
4.9/10
The JBL Tune 710BT is only fair for phone calls, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6/10
9.0/10
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 710BT is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
2.5/10
The JBL Tune 710BT is only fair for noise reduction, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
50.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL Tune 710BT has 50 hours of battery life. The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery.
Cost
$63
$48
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The JBL Tune 710BT has a price of $63 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Philips SHP9500 to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 710BT is good.
Build Quality
8.0/10
8.5/10
The Philips SHP9500 and JBL Tune 710BT both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Tune 710BT and the Philips SHP9500 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"We are facing headphones that are comfortable to use with a foldable and lightweight design, which is combined with 40mm dynamic drivers and a multipoint Bluetooth connection, which makes them versatile and a good option for day-to-day use, whether for listening music, podcasts, audiobooks, or videos."
"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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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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