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Philips SHB9850NC

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User ratings:
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
13 %
2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.2 / 5
Editorial reviews:
4
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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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Pros

  • well
  • feel light but secure on your head and are comfortable for extended listening
  • light

Cons

  • occasionally sounded a bit muddy in the middle ranges
  • Limited
  • this track sounds a little dull

Key specs

  • 16 Ω
  • 109 dB
  • 8, 23500 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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Philips SHB9850NC - Pros & Cons

Philips SHB9850NC

Pros

  • well
  • feel light but secure on your head and are comfortable for extended listening
  • light
  • compact
  • good background hum cancellation
  • the fit and weight are excellent and the battery life is solid
  • Battery life was excellent
  • lasting around 15 hours between charges
  • will sound cleaner and more detailed
  • The sensor recognizes gestures well and works quickly
  • pleasant

Cons

  • occasionally sounded a bit muddy in the middle ranges
  • Limited
  • this track sounds a little dull
  • everything is not as simple as it looks on paper
  • activated noise cancellation system creates a little white noise
  • There are no artifacts in playback
  • there is no sound

Philips SHB9850NC - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
16 Ω
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Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
230 g
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Philips SHB9850NC - 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
Width6.14 in
Depth1.83 in
Height7.6 in
Weight8.11 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-A
Detachable cableyes
Multi Point connectionyes
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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 capacity40.0 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
Sensitivity109.0 dB
Frequency range8 - 23500
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Maximum input power40.0 mW
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Playback controlsyes
ButtonsVolume
NFCyes

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