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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prefer a classic and versatile listening experience, the Philips SHP9500 headphones with their open-back design might be a better choice, offering a larger soundstage and better sound quality for music and home use. However, for outdoor activities or situations where you need to be aware of your surroundings, the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones could be more suitable as they allow you to hear environmental sounds. Note that the Youthwhisper also comes with a microphone for calls, which the Philips lack. Additionally, the Youthwhisper is lighter, potentially making it more comfortable for long-term wear, particularly while being active. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
  • Excellent for music
  • Good for gaming
  • Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
  • Good for exercise

Key differences

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Music

9.2
SHP9500
Bone Conduction Headphones
4.8
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.

Gaming

7.2
SHP9500
Bone Conduction Headphones
4.9
The Philips SHP9500 is good for gaming, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.

Phone Calls

4.9
SHP9500
Bone Conduction Headphones
6.5
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair for phone calls, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.

TV and Video

9.0
SHP9500
Bone Conduction Headphones
5.1
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.

Battery

N/A
SHP9500
Bone Conduction Headphones
8.0 Hours
The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.

Cost

$48
SHP9500
Bone Conduction Headphones
$36
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The Philips SHP9500 has a price of $48 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.
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Key similarities

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Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.0
SHP9500
Bone Conduction Headphones
8.2
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones and Philips SHP9500 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.

Noise Reduction

2.5
SHP9500
Bone Conduction Headphones
2.5
The Philips SHP9500 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for noise reduction.

Build Quality

8.5
SHP9500
Bone Conduction Headphones
8.0
The Philips SHP9500 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones both have very good build quality.

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How the Philips SHP9500 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Philips SHP9500Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
Philips SHP9500Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones

GENERAL

Price
$48
$36
Brand
PhilipsYouthwhisper
Release Date
August 1, 2013June 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
9.3/104.9/10
Phone Calls Score
5/106.6/10
Gaming Score
7.3/105/10
TV and Video Score
9.1/105.1/10
Exercise Score
4.4/107.4/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A8 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A2 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/AUnknown

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/102.5/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Android App
N/ANo
iOS App
N/ANo
Mic Quality
N/A6/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108/10
Comfort score
10/107/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
294.8 Grams29 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated
Waterproof Rating
04

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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"

Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones

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Stozz Audio

Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."

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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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