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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer to listen to music in a quiet environment and want a more traditional headphone experience with a focus on sound quality, the Philips SHP9500 is a strong choice; they tend to produce a more natural and detailed sound. However, as over-ear headphones, they might not be as portable or as comfortable for active use as the Shokz OpenMove, which are bone conduction headphones designed to deliver music through your cheekbones. The OpenMove allows you to stay aware of your surroundings, making them ideal for outdoor activities. If having a microphone for calls or virtual surround features are important to you, you should check if either model includes these features, as they could sway your decision based on your needs. Keep in mind the slightly higher cost of the Philips may be justified by their build and audio quality for sedentary listening. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
9.2
4.8
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
7.2
4.9
The Philips SHP9500 is good for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
5.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.0
7.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Philips SHP9500 to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Shokz OpenMove is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Philips SHP9500 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for noise reduction.
Cost
$80
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Philips SHP9500 has a price of $80 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Philips SHP9500 and Shokz OpenMove both have very good build quality.
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How the Philips SHP9500 and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Philips SHP9500 | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2013 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 294.8 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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Headphones Lab
Brian Stone | April 2020
"You can’t go wrong with the Philips SHP9500 for their price. Their audio quality is superb, and the fact that you can use them for just about anything you can think of makes them well worth your money"
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Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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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