Philips TAE5008/38
Philips
22 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Buds 2
Nothing
84 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Fitness
Travel
Commute
Calls
Music
Specifications
| Philips TAE5008/38 | Nothing Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | three sizes of interchangeable rubber ear tips | — |
| Weight | — | 0.11 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Freq Max | — | 5 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| 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) | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 13.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 55 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Philips TAE5008/38
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Nothing Buds 2
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Philips TAE5008/380.763score per dollar
vs
Nothing Buds 22.038score per dollar
Nothing Buds 2 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Buds 2
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 31 specs.
