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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you primarily listen to music and seek a rich and open soundstage, the Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones would be a superior choice with higher sound quality and comfort for extended listening sessions at home. However, they are bulkier, less portable, and not suitable for exercise or travel due to their size and open design, which doesn't isolate noise well. On the other hand, Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are more portable, offer better exercise functionality with a sweatproof build, and decent sound quality for everyday use. They also have a microphone for calls, unlike the Philips, making them versatile for various activities and mobile usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
Excellent for music
Very good for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.3/10
6.4/10
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9/10
4.9/10
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is poor.
TV and Video
8.8/10
7.2/10
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
6.5/10
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery. The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$140
$73
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $140 and the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds costs $73.
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
"Sure, every influencer owns these buds. They’re still pretty good. In this price range, getting anything that seals well in your ears for good soundstage, doesn’t sound like trash, and won’t immediately break is a huge win. The Everyday Buds tick all of those boxes for me, and I intend to use them at least nearly every day; I go to the gym on alternating evenings. Damn it, YouTube. You've cost me good money again."
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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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