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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality for music and an expansive soundstage for an immersive experience, along with exceptional comfort for long listening sessions, the Philips SHP9500 may be more suitable despite being open-back and thus offering less noise isolation. They are wired, excellent for home use but not for exercise. Conversely, if you need versatility, including an active noise cancelling feature for travel, better portability with a foldable design, and the convenience of both wired and wireless connectivity, you may prefer the Soundcore Space One. However, these have a shorter music playback battery life and may not be as comfortable for extended use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.2
7.8
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Soundcore Space One is good.
Gaming
7.2
4.8
The Philips SHP9500 is good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
4.2
The Philips SHP9500 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls, though the Philips SHP9500 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.0
4.7
The Philips SHP9500 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
5.3
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.0
The Soundcore Space One is very good for noise reduction, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
N/A
30.0 Hours
The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
Cost
$48
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Philips SHP9500 has a price of $48 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Philips SHP9500 and Soundcore Space One both have very good build quality.
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How the Philips SHP9500 and the Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Philips SHP9500 | Soundcore Space One |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$48 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2013 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 30 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 4.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 294.8 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Tim Gideon | September 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."
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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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