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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need wireless connectivity for mobility or convenience, the JLab JBuds Work Wireless earbuds are a better fit as they offer Bluetooth support, which the Philips SHP9500 lacks. However, the Philips SHP9500 headphones offer superior overall sound quality and comfort but are designed for a stationary listening experience due to their open-back design and lack of wireless capability. If you're looking for earbuds with built-in controls and microphone for calls and meetings, the JLab is equipped with these features, while the Philips doesn't have a mic or built-in controls. The JLab also has a much longer battery life, which is crucial for extended wireless use, but the Philips may provide a more natural soundstage because of its open-back design. Choose the JLab if you prioritize wireless use and calling capabilities, and the Philips if audio fidelity in a stationary setting is your main concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.8
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
8.8
7.2
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Philips SHP9500 is good.
Phone Calls
7.3
4.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
TV and Video
7.9
9.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
2.5
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Philips SHP9500 are both poor for noise reduction, though the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is somewhat better.
Battery
60.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life. The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery.
Cost
$79
$48
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has a price of $79 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Philips SHP9500 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Philips SHP9500 to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
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How the JLab JBuds Work Wireless and the Philips SHP9500 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab JBuds Work Wireless | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$79 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | August 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 60 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 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 | 5.3/10 | 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) | 158 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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JLab JBuds Work Wireless
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Tim Gideon | February 2022
"The JLab JBuds Work is an affordable headset-headphone hybrid that you can use to listen to music in stereo and communicate on video calls thanks to a retractable boom mic, and we particularly like its convenient mono and passive wired modes. You won't find any frills here like you will with the costlier Jabra Evolve2 65 or Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC, but for less than half the price, the JBuds Work is an effective lower-cost alternative."
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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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