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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Philips SHP9500 headphones, being open-back, offer a wider soundstage for an immersive experience, perfect for home use but have little noise isolation for outdoor or noisy environments. They're great for music and TV due to high sound quality but not ideal for exercise or travel as they're large and don't fold. In contrast, the Soundcore P20i earbuds are more versatile for calls, meetings, and exercise with good build quality, a secure fit, and sweat proofing. They have active noise cancelling for better isolation, a feature the Philips lack, allowing for use in noisy situations. They're also more portable with a longer battery life, but offer less sound quality and soundstage compared to the Philips. If you're on a budget and need versatility including wireless convenience, go for the Soundcore P20i; if you prioritize sound quality for home listening and don't need noise cancelling or wireless features, Philips SHP9500 would be better despite their higher price. 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 Soundcore P20i
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.2
6.4
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.0
4.7
The Philips SHP9500 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
7.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for noise reduction, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$48
$25
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Philips SHP9500 has a price of $48 and the Soundcore P20i costs $25.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality, while the Philips SHP9500 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
7.2
7.3
The Soundcore P20i and Philips SHP9500 are both good for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.0
The Soundcore P20i and Philips SHP9500 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Philips SHP9500 and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Philips SHP9500 | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$48 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2013 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 294.8 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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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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Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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