Philips SHL5000WT vs. Apple AirPods Max

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips SHL5000WT and Apple AirPods Max. 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

Philips SHL5000WT vs. Apple AirPods Max Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL5000WT Apple AirPods Max
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.73 cm
Width - 16.86 cm
Depth - 8.34 cm
Weight - 384.8 g
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g
Case: 134.5 g
Colour - Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink
Body Material - Stainless steel, anodised aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, mesh textile
Headband Material - Knit mesh
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL5000WT Apple AirPods Max
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Philips SHL5000WT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Apple AirPods Max are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips SHL5000WT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 9 - 24000 Hz -
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 104 dB -
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium magnet
Features - Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Philips SHL5000WT Apple AirPods Max
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 9
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHL5000WT Apple AirPods Max
Controls - Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency
CABLE Philips SHL5000WT Apple AirPods Max
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - 1.2 m USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Philips SHL5000WT Apple AirPods Max
Features - On-ear detection
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHL5000WT Apple AirPods Max
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
CONNECTIONS Philips SHL5000WT Apple AirPods Max
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Philips SHL5000WT Apple AirPods Max
Included Accessories - Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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