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Philips SHB9850NC vs Sony MDR-10RBT

    6.14 in
    7.6 in
    Philips SHB9850NC Headphones
    Philips SHB9850NC
      Sony MDR-10RBT Headphones
      Sony MDR-10RBT
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      Editiorial reviews
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      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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      4 editorial reviews
      The Sony MDR-10RBT gets you about 75 percent of the way to the Beats Studio Wireless for a lot less money.Read more
      With the rise of the premium headphone market over the past few years, Sony has been quietly ramping up its headphone range to meet the increased demand for a high quality audio experience. The latest addition to its high-end audio range is its new MRead more
      The MDR10-RBT headphones' over-ear design remains audible on the street and on public transit, comfortable enough to wear and listen to for hours on end, and the headphones' battery lasts a whole work week without needing a recharge.Read more
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      User rating
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
      Sony MDR-10RBTSony MDR-10RBT
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOver-EarOn-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
      Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium
      Diaphragm material
      Polyethylene terephthalate
      Liquid Crystal Polymer

      Design

      Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
      Sony MDR-10RBTSony MDR-10RBT
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Acoustic designClosedClosed
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
      CategoryAudiophileAudiophile

      Dimensions

      Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
      Sony MDR-10RBTSony MDR-10RBT
      Weight8.11 oz7.41 oz

      Sound

      Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
      Sony MDR-10RBTSony MDR-10RBT
      Impedance16.0 Ω36.0 Ω
      Sensitivity109.0 dB< 100
      Frequency range8 - 235005 - 40000
      Diaphragm diameter1.6 in1.57 in
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
      Driver size1.57 in1.57 in
      Maximum input power40.0 mW1500.0 mW

      Connectivity

      Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
      Sony MDR-10RBTSony MDR-10RBT
      Inputs supported
      • 3.5mm
      • Bluetooth
      • USB
      • Bluetooth
      • USB
      Cable length1.21.2
      Audio streaming via bluetooth
      • A2DP aptX
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • HFP
      • HSP
      • A2DP aptX
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • HFP
      • HSP
      Bluetooth version4.03.0
      Bluetooth profile
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • HFP
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • HFP
      • A2DP
      Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
      Wireless range1010
      Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
      USByesno
      Type of USB connectorUSB Type-AMicro-USB
      Detachable cableyesyes
      Multi Point connectionyesno

      Features

      Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
      Sony MDR-10RBTSony MDR-10RBT
      Playback controlsyesyes
      ButtonsVolume
      • Answer button
      • Next song
      • Play/Pause
      • Previous song
      • Volume
      NFCyesyes

      Power

      Philips SHB9850NCPhilips SHB9850NC
      Sony MDR-10RBTSony MDR-10RBT
      Battery operatedyesyes
      Battery technology
      Lithium Polymer
      Lithium-Ion
      Battery life16.0 h17.0 h
      Standby time45.0 h240.0 h
      Talk time15.0 h17.0 h
      Charging via USByesyes
      Power handling capacity40.0 mW1000.0 mW

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