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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Philips SHP9500 headphones offer excellent sound quality and an immersive open-back design that's well-suited for at-home listening but they lack a microphone and aren't portable. On the other hand, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds have a closed design with good isolation, built-in mic and lower latency in game mode, making them versatile for gaming, calls, and use on the go, with the added benefit of being sweatproof. If you prioritize high-fidelity audio for a static listening experience, choose the Philips; if you need versatility and mobility with respectable sound, the Razer is your pick. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.2
6.6
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
7.2
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Philips SHP9500 is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.0
5.6
The Philips SHP9500 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
7.9
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$48
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Philips SHP9500 has a price of $48 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Philips SHP9500 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.5
8.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Philips SHP9500 both have very good build quality.
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How the Philips SHP9500 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Philips SHP9500 | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$48 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2013 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 294.8 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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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"
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
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The Verge
Chris Welch | August 2019
"This latest set is more “Pro” than not in both looks and features: they offer active noise cancellation, a low-latency gaming mode, and have switched to a in-ear design with silicone tips. Just like many of the company’s laptops and gaming accessories, the 2021 Hammerhead True Wireless include Razer’s full Chroma RGB system. It makes for what Razer calls “the ultimate wireless earbud flex.”"
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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