Philips Wired
A built-in DAC and 10mm dynamic drivers deliver punchy bass and clear sound directly through a USB-C connection, bypassing your device's headphone jack. The lightweight design includes an oval acoustic tube with three ear-tip sizes for a secure, comfortable seal and a 3-button remote for full call and music control. This is best for budget-conscious users with USB-C-only phones who need a reliable, no-fuss wired earbud for daily commutes and clear voice calls.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
24 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | three sizes |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| 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 (Gray-Black) |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Philips Wired | Technics EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips Wired | 28.7 | 34.4 | 32.8 | 26.5 | 46.2 | 29 | 32.7 | 50.6 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 78.5 | 98.9 | 78 | 93.3 | 99 | 75.7 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.6 | 99.7 | 78.5 | 86.3 | 74.5 | 71.4 | 99 | 94.6 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 91.5 | 71.5 | 93.3 | 99.6 | 86.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.6 | 89.5 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 46.2 | 93.3 | 97.6 | 94.6 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 96.6 | 79.2 | 98.7 | 88.9 | 74.5 | 93.3 | 97.6 | 99.2 |
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