Philips SHB5900PK vs. Apple AirPods (3rd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB5900PK and Apple AirPods (3rd generation). Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips SHB5900PK vs. Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 3rd generation
Height 2.31 cm 3.079 cm
Width 1.61 cm 1.826 cm
Depth 1.6 cm 1.921 cm
Weight 11.6 g 4.28 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Philips SHB5900PK headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Protection - IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 EDR Bluetooth 5.0 Apple AirPods (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips SHB5900PK.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips SHB5900PK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz -
Max Input Power 20 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 8.6 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Controls Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call Volume, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Cable Type - USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hours 6 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Standby Time 150 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Connector Type Bluetooth -
OTHERS Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Included Accessories USB cable Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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