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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JLab Go Work Wireless earbuds, being less expensive, offer a good balance with decent overall sound, high comfort, and excellent mic quality, making them suitable for calls, meetings and while you're on the move. They are versatile, having wireless functionality with a long battery life but are less suitable for noisy environments due to average noise isolation. The Philips SHP9500 headphones, on the other hand, deliver superior sound quality with an excellent soundstage, which is great for music and video, but they are wired and lack a microphone. They may feel more comfortable but are not designed for exercise or travel as they are less portable. Choose the JLab for value and versatility, or the Philips if sound quality and comfort for home use is your top priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- 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
5.8
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
5.3
7.2
The Philips SHP9500 is good for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
4.9
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.6
8.0
The Philips SHP9500 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
TV and Video
5.5
9.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
2.5
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Philips SHP9500 are both poor for noise reduction, though the JLab Go Work Wireless is somewhat better.
Battery
47.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life. The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Philips SHP9500 has very good build quality.
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Cost
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$48
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The JLab Go Work Wireless has a price of $50 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
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How the JLab Go Work Wireless and the Philips SHP9500 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JLab Go Work Wireless | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | August 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 47 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 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 | 9/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 170 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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JLab Go Work Wireless
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Headphone Check
Maike Paeßens | 2021
"If you are going to criticise the JLab Go Work, it would be for the cables, which are to some extent too short for their intended use, and for its rather harsh treble reproduction above moderate volume levels in music mode. However, the call quality during telephone calls and video conferences in voice mode via wireless and via cable is impeccable. This handy Bluetooth headset also scores points with its excellent battery life and support for multipoint connections."
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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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