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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need a portable, wireless option for exercise or commuting, the JLab Go Air Pop is a solid choice because they are sweatproof, have a long battery life, and come with a charging case. However, they aren't as suitable for music or gaming due to poorer sound quality. The Philips SHP9500, although more expensive, offers better overall sound quality with an excellent soundstage, making them ideal for listening to music and watching TV. Since they are over-ear, open-back headphones, they are more comfortable but less portable, not designed for exercise or noisy environments due to the lack of noise isolation and no wireless capability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- 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
7.1
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the JLab Go Air Pop is good.
Gaming
5.5
7.2
The Philips SHP9500 is good for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
8.0
The Philips SHP9500 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
9.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5
2.5
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for noise reduction, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
9.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery.
Cost
$25
$48
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$20
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The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Philips SHP9500 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
4.9
The JLab Go Air Pop and Philips SHP9500 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Philips SHP9500 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | August 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 27 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 3.9 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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SoundGuys
Sam Smart | August 2023
"The JLab GO Air POP is a great option for anyone on a tight budget. This pair of true wireless earbuds checks all the boxes for earbud essentials, and performs pretty well in most areas. The microphone isn't great, but that's to be expected for something this inexpensive."
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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 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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