Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK vs. KEF Mu3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK and KEF Mu3. 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 UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK vs. KEF Mu3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK KEF Mu3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 15 cm -
Width 13.5 cm -
Depth 1.6 cm -
Weight 30 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 1.75 cm x 2.63 cm x 2.45 cm / 5.8 g
Charging case: 6.2 cm x 5.2 cm x 3.35 cm / 46.8 g
Colour - Silver grey
Protection - Splashproof
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 Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK KEF Mu3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 KEF Mu3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes KEF Mu3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK offer a larger frequency range than KEF Mu3.
Max Input Power 20 mW 5 mW
Sensitivity 107 dB 104 dB/mW Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK have higher sensitivity than KEF Mu3.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 8 mm 8.2 mm KEF Mu3 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK.
MICROPHONE Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK KEF Mu3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK KEF Mu3
Controls Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call Multiple function button
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK KEF Mu3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 50 mAh
Battery Life 7 hours 9 hour(s) KEF Mu3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 160 hours -
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK KEF Mu3
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK KEF Mu3
Connector Type Bluetooth -
OTHERS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK KEF Mu3
Included Accessories USB cable 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (350 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IPX5
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