Philips H9505
Philips
68 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Philips H9505 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 27 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 4 hrs | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute charge gives you an extra 5 hours play time | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Philips Headphones app | Sony | Sound Connect |
Pros & Cons
Philips H9505
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Philips H95050.033score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.015score per dollar
Philips H9505 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 35 specs.
