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Philips TAE5008/38
The built-in DAC and 10mm drivers deliver clear, punchy bass directly through a USB-C connection without needing an adapter. An oval acoustic tube with three interchangeable ear tip sizes provides a secure seal for all-day comfort, while the 3-button remote offers full music and call control. These are best for smartphone users who have ditched the 3.5mm jack and want a reliable, affordable wired earbud with a dedicated DAC.
form factor in-ear
22 Overall Score
Price €15
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
72/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | three sizes of interchangeable rubber ear tips |
Audio
| Driver Size | 10 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Codecs | Philips Wired Earbuds USB C with Microphone, in Ear Type C Headphones with mic, Powerful Bass, Lightweight, USB-C Wired Earphones, 3-Button in-line Remote Ear Buds (Black) |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
vs Competition
| Spec | Philips TAE5008/38 | JBL Live Free 2 | TOZO Crystal Pods | Sony WI-C100 WIC100/B | Nothing Buds 2 | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 7 | 7 | 25 | 13.5 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 35 | 25 | 55 | 55 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX5 | IPX5 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | false | false | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips TAE5008/38 | 31.6 | 43 | 34.6 | 30 | 47.1 | 28.2 | 31.3 | 27.7 | 55.5 |
| JBL Live Free 2 Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 82.8 | 80 | 94.2 | 49.7 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Compare | 93.2 | 91.2 | 91.8 | 90.9 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 96.7 | 80.3 |
| Sony WI-C100 WIC100/B Compare | 74.4 | 69.7 | 80.7 | 70.6 | 95.2 | 94.2 | 0 | 75.9 | 65.6 |
| Nothing Buds 2 Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 70.6 | 96.5 | 71.6 | 92 | 88 | 80.3 |
| Baseus Bass BP1 Pro Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 88.9 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 92 | 98.6 | 89.6 |
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