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Philips SHB8850NC vs Philips SHB9850NC

6.3 in
7.09 in
Philips SHB8850NC Headphones
Philips SHB8850NC
6.14 in
7.6 in
Philips SHB9850NC Headphones
Philips SHB9850NC
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
7
3.7 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
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4
4 editorial reviews
Latest Philips Bluetooth wireless noise-cancelling headphones get a lot of things right, but are hampered by a few nigglesRead more
Cheap, portable, wireless and noise-cancelling, these Philips headphones are fantastic value for money...Read more
Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones Are you ready to embrace those long journeys, but terrified of not being able to relax and enjoy your favourite media in peace? We've all been there, those long haul flights with the noise of the engines. Those long train journeys with the clack of the track and roar of the engine. Even those car journeys where all you can hear is the road noise. The solution? Noise cancelling headphones, they promise peace, but do they work? Short answer yes. The long answer? The rest of this review! 'Tune into a universe of music with the PhilipsRead more
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User rating
37
4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
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38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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Technical details

Philips SHB8850NCPhilips SHB8850NC
Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium
Diaphragm material
Polyethylene terephthalate
Polyethylene terephthalate

Design

Philips SHB8850NCPhilips SHB8850NC
Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
Colour of productBlackBlack
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
CategoryAudiophileAudiophile
Foldableyesyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Philips SHB8850NCPhilips SHB8850NC
Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
Width6.3 in6.14 in
Depth1.5 in1.83 in
Height7.09 in7.6 in
Weight8.18 oz8.11 oz

Sound

Philips SHB8850NCPhilips SHB8850NC
Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
Impedance16.0 Ω16.0 Ω
Frequency range10 - 220008 - 23500
Diaphragm diameter1.3 in1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.26 in1.57 in
Maximum input power30.0 mW40.0 mW

Connectivity

Philips SHB8850NCPhilips SHB8850NC
Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
Cable length1.21.2
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codecSBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range1010
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USByesyes
Detachable cableyesyes
Multi Point connectionnoyes

Features

Philips SHB8850NCPhilips SHB8850NC
Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
Noise-cancelingyesyes
Playback controlsyesyes
Buttons
  • Keyguard
  • Play/Pause
  • Volume
Volume
NFCyesyes

Power

Philips SHB8850NCPhilips SHB8850NC
Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery technology
Lithium Polymer
Lithium Polymer
Battery life16.0 h16.0 h
Standby time45.0 h45.0 h
Talk time15.0 h15.0 h
Charging via USByesyes
Power handling capacity30.0 mW40.0 mW

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