Philips TAE5008/38

Philips TAE5008/38

Philips
22 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 3

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Apple
95 Overall Score

Scores

Budget
Philips
33
Apple
100
Commute
Philips
13
Apple
99
Fitness
Philips
11
Apple
98
Travel
Philips
13
Apple
95
Calls
Philips
15
Apple
91
Gaming
Philips
16
Apple
85
Music
Philips
16
Apple
77

Specifications

Philips TAE5008/38Apple AirPods Pro 3
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Stylein-eartrue wireless
Ear Tipsthree sizes of interchangeable rubber ear tipsXXS, XS, S, M, L
Weight—0.01 kg★
Audio
Driver Type—dynamic
Driver Size10 mm★—
Drivers—1★
Impedance16 Ω140 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—✓★
CodecsPhilips 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)AAC, SBC
Surround—Spatial Audio
Noise Control
ANC—✓★
ANC Type—Adaptive Audio
Transparency—✓★
Connectivity
Wireless✗✓★
Bluetooth—5.3★
Multipoint—✓★
Wired Connector—USB-C
Earbud Battery
Battery Life—8 hrs★
Fast Charging—5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Battery
Case Battery—24 hrs★
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless Charging—✓★
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count—2★
NC Mic—✓★
Features
Voice Assistantvoice assistantSiri
Touch Controls—✓★
App—Android & iOS
Bone Conduction—✗
Water Resistance—IP57

Pros & Cons

Philips TAE5008/38

  • Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
  • Below average comfort (30th percentile)
  • Below average sound (31st percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)

Apple AirPods Pro 3

  • Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3

Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 32 specs.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness