Bose SoundSport vs. Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bose SoundSport and Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose SoundSport vs. Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 15 cm
Width - 13.5 cm
Depth - 1.6 cm
Weight 23 g 30 g Bose SoundSport are lighter than Bose SoundSport headphones.
Colour Aqua | Black | Citron | Charcoal black | Neon blue | Frost | Power red | Blue | Orange | Green -
Body Material Plastic -
Earpad Material Silicone -
Protection Weatherproof, sweat-resistant -
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundSport Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 Bose SoundSport have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response - 10 - 21000 Hz
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity - 107 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - PET - 8 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bose SoundSport Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundSport Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call
CABLE Bose SoundSport Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - 55 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundSport Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 6 hours 7 hours Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport.
Standby Time - 160 hours
Charging Time 2 hours -
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Bose SoundSport Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
CONNECTIONS Bose SoundSport Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK
Connector Type USB Bluetooth
OTHERS Bose SoundSport Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips, USB charging cable USB cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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