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Philips SHB9850NC vs Sony MDR-ZX770BN

6.14 in
7.6 in
Philips SHB9850NC Headphones
Philips SHB9850NC
Sony MDR-ZX770BN Headphones
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
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Editiorial reviews
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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9
3.9 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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User rating
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
52 %
3 stars
13 %
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43
4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
Sony MDR-ZX770BNSony MDR-ZX770BN
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
Sony MDR-ZX770BNSony MDR-ZX770BN
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Blue
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
CategoryAudiophileAudiophile
Foldableyesyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
Sony MDR-ZX770BNSony MDR-ZX770BN
Weight8.11 oz8.64 oz

Sound

Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
Sony MDR-ZX770BNSony MDR-ZX770BN
Impedance16.0 Ω23.0 Ω
Sensitivity109.0 dB< 98
Frequency range8 - 235008 - 22000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
Sony MDR-ZX770BNSony MDR-ZX770BN
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
Cable length1.21.2
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
A2DP aptX
Bluetooth version4.03.0
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range1010
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USByesyes
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-AMicro-USB
Detachable cableyesyes
Multi Point connectionyesyes

Features

Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
Sony MDR-ZX770BNSony MDR-ZX770BN
Noise-cancelingyesyes
ButtonsVolume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
NFCyesyes

Power

Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
Sony MDR-ZX770BNSony MDR-ZX770BN
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery technology
Lithium Polymer
Lithium-Ion
Battery life16.0 h13.0 h
Standby time45.0 h150.0 h
Talk time15.0 h12.0 h
Power handling capacity40.0 mW100.0 mW

Pros & Cons

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