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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Philips SHP9500 offers a comfortable, open-back design that's great for home use, providing a wide soundstage and natural sound reproduction. However, being open-back, they leak sound and offer no noise isolation, so they aren't ideal for noisy environments or commuting. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, making them better for travel and on-the-go listening as they block ambient noise and have no cables. They also fit into your ears, which some may find less comfortable over long periods compared to over-ear headphones like the SHP9500. The Buds 2 Pro likely have features like a microphone for calls, touch controls, and a portable charging case, which are convenient for a mobile lifestyle. Meanwhile, the SHP9500's lower price makes them a better option for those on a budget who primarily listen to music in quiet environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.2
8.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good.
Gaming
7.2
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the Philips SHP9500 is good.
Phone Calls
4.9
7.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
7.7
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
N/A
4.8 Hours
The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$48
$188
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The Philips SHP9500 has a price of $48 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality, while the Philips SHP9500 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.0
8.4
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Philips SHP9500 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Philips SHP9500 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Philips SHP9500 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$48 | $188 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2013 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 4.8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 294.8 Grams | 5.5 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"
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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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 Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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