Philips SHB5900PK vs. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB5900PK and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 2nd generation
Height 2.31 cm 3.09 cm
Width 1.61 cm 2.18 cm
Depth 1.6 cm 2.4 cm
Weight 11.6 g 5.3 g Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are lighter than Philips SHB5900PK headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g
Colour - White
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 EDR Bluetooth 5.3 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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) -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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 H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip
MICROPHONE Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Controls Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency
CABLE Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Cable Type - USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 6 hours 6 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 150 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Connector Type Bluetooth -
OTHERS Philips SHB5900PK Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Included Accessories USB cable 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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