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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 7hz Timeless earbuds provide excellent sound quality and are particularly good for music; however, their price is on the higher side. The Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones offer a more open and perhaps more natural soundstage, which can be a plus for both music and videos, and they're also known for comfort. If budget is a concern, the Fidelio X2HR gives you premium quality for less. Keep in mind, the Fidelio X2HR's open design means they won't isolate noise as well as the closed design of the Timeless, which could be a factor if you need sound isolation in noisy environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- The 7hz Timeless has no clear advantages over the Philips Fidelio X2HR.
Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6
9.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the 7hz Timeless is very good.
Phone Calls
4.3
5.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and 7hz Timeless are both poor for phone calls, though the Philips Fidelio X2HR is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
7.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8
8.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the 7hz Timeless is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
2.5
The 7hz Timeless and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both poor for noise reduction, though the 7hz Timeless is somewhat better.
Cost
$185
$148
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$200
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$300
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $185 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR costs $148.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has excellent build quality, while the 7hz Timeless has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
6.6
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Philips Fidelio X2HR to be good for gaming, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Philips Fidelio X2HR |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$185 | $148 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | September 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 390 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
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About Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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