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Philips SHB8850NC

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User ratings:
37
4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
37 %
3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.0 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
4 user ratings
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Pros

  • Excellent noise-cancelling and sound quality
  • Durability score View more details
  • Comfort score View more details

Cons

  • lost a few strands of hair to the headphone s hinge
  • of noise cancellation is still quite poor
  • roar of a bus engine was still very noticeable while walking down the street

Key specs

  • 16 Ω
  • 10, 22000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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Philips SHB8850NC - Pros & Cons

Philips SHB8850NC

Pros

  • Excellent noise-cancelling and sound quality
  • Durability score View more details
  • Comfort score View more details
  • great pair of headphones for a casual music listener
  • they fold nicely so they are great when traveling

Cons

  • lost a few strands of hair to the headphone s hinge
  • of noise cancellation is still quite poor
  • roar of a bus engine was still very noticeable while walking down the street
  • sound
  • it would be uninspiring
  • The soundstage is a little narrow
  • absence of low sounds makes the Can t Feel My Face weaker and shallow
  • Controls are
  • however
  • a little clumsy
  • the Bluetooth connectivity is a bit of a faff

Philips SHB8850NC - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
32 mm
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Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
16 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
232 g
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Philips SHB8850NC - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
Diaphragm material
Polyethylene terephthalate
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Dimensions
Width6.3 in
Depth1.5 in
Height7.09 in
Weight8.18 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
Cable length1.2
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth codecSBC
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Detachable cableyes
Other connectorsRCA stereo input
Multi Point connectionno
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium Polymer
Battery life16.0 h
Standby time45.0 h
Talk time15.0 h
Charging via USByes
Power handling capacity30.0 mW
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance16.0 Ω
Frequency range10 - 22000
Diaphragm diameter1.3 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.26 in
Maximum input power30.0 mW
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Keyguard
  • Play/Pause
  • Volume
NFCyes

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Philips SHB8850NC Philips - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.7
Based on 7 reviews
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Philips SHB8850NC Philips SHB8850NC Active Noise Cancelling Headphones review - no wires, no noise
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Tech Guide
Published: 07.03.2016
Philips SHB8850NC Active Noise Cancelling Headphones review - no wires, no noise

The notion that decent active noise cancelling headphones have to be expensive has been shattered by Philips who has come up with a quality wireless pair for less than $200. Active noise cancelling headphones can set you back up to $500 and they are usually the wired versions. But Philips has come along with a […]

Philips SHB8850NC Review: Philips SHB8850NC Wireless ANC headphones
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 26.02.2016
Review: Philips SHB8850NC Wireless ANC headphones
3.6

Making a good headphone these days is more than just building a good can with solid audio recreation, as you also need modern features like wireless and noise cancellation. The latest pair from Philips has both of those, and it even has a low price to boot.

Philips SHB8850NC Review: Philips SHB8850NC Wireless ANC headphones
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 26.02.2016
Review: Philips SHB8850NC Wireless ANC headphones
3.6

Making a good headphone these days is more than just building a good can with solid audio recreation, as you also need modern features like wireless and noise cancellation. The latest pair from Philips has both of those, and it even has a low price to boot.

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 22.08.2020
Philips SHB8850NC

Philips SHB8850NC (Wireless Headphone): 3.8 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Philips SHB8850NC Philips SHB8850NC Active Noise Cancelling Headphones review - no wires, no noise
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Tech Guide
Published: 07.03.2016
Philips SHB8850NC Active Noise Cancelling Headphones review - no wires, no noise

The notion that decent active noise cancelling headphones have to be expensive has been shattered by Philips who has come up with a quality wireless pair for less than $200. Active noise cancelling headphones can set you back up to $500 and they are usually the wired versions. But Philips has come along with a […]

Philips SHB8850NC Philips SHB8850NC
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 12.08.2016
Philips SHB8850NC
2.5

Philips SHB8850NC review – Active noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones on a budget

Philips SHB8850NC Home review
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whathifi
Published: 12.03.2018
Home review
5.0

Cheap, portable, wireless and noise-cancelling, these Philips headphones are fantastic value for money...

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