Philips SHB5900PK vs. JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB5900PK and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. 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. JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB5900PK JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.31 cm -
Width 1.61 cm -
Depth 1.6 cm -
Weight 11.6 g 14.6 g Philips SHB5900PK are lighter than Philips SHB5900PK headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case:
Colour - Black | Rose | Blue | White
Protection - Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB5900PK JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 EDR Bluetooth 5.1 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips SHB5900PK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips SHB5900PK offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Max Input Power 20 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB 96 dB Philips SHB5900PK have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 8.6 mm 6.8 mm Philips SHB5900PK have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Philips SHB5900PK JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Sensitivity - -26 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB5900PK JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Controls Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call Voice assistant
FEATURES Philips SHB5900PK JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB5900PK JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 50 mAh
Battery Life 6 hours 7 hour(s) JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB5900PK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours
Standby Time 150 hours -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB5900PK JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB5900PK JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Connector Type Bluetooth -
OTHERS Philips SHB5900PK JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Included Accessories USB cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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