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Updated January 10, 2024·
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) earbuds offer wireless convenience, low latency, active noise canceling, and sweatproof features, which are great for exercise and travel. They also have a built-in microphone, supporting calls and meetings. However, they are more expensive. The Philips SHP9500 headphones, on the other hand, are typically less expensive and provide an open-back design with superior overall sound quality and comfort, suitable for critical listening and TV. But they lack a microphone, active noise canceling, and are not portable or sweatproof, making them less versatile for on-the-go use and activities like exercise or travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.0
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good.
Gaming
8.5
7.2
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the Philips SHP9500 is good.
Phone Calls
7.9
4.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Philips SHP9500 is very good.
TV and Video
8.0
9.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good.
Noise Reduction
8.0
2.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
6.7 Hours
N/A
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life. The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery.
Cost
$149
$48
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has a price of $149 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has excellent build quality, while the Philips SHP9500 has very good build quality.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and the Philips SHP9500 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | August 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.7 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3. | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
Philips SHP9500
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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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