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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and need earbuds for exercise or travel, the Jlab Go Air Sport's sweatproof certification and secure fit with ear hooks make them a good choice, although the sound quality is not their strong suit. Conversely, the Philips SHP9500 headphones offer a very good sound quality and excellent comfort for home listening, especially for music and TV, thanks to their open-back design and over-ear form; however, they lack wireless capabilities, noise isolation, and aren't suitable for exercise or noisy environments. Consider what's more important for your usage: affordability and exercise-readiness, or sound quality and comfort for at-home use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
- Very 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
5.6
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Gaming
5.4
7.2
The Philips SHP9500 is good for gaming, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
8.0
The Philips SHP9500 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
9.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
2.5
The Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair for noise reduction, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
8.0 Hours
N/A
The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life. The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery.
Cost
$30
$48
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The Jlab Go Air Sport has a price of $30 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
4.9
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Philips SHP9500 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Philips SHP9500 and Jlab Go Air Sport both have very good build quality.
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How the Jlab Go Air Sport and the Philips SHP9500 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jlab Go Air Sport | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jlab | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | August 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 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 | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 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 | 8/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.6 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Jlab Go Air Sport
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | April 2022
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
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 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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