Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK and Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. 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 UpBeat SHB2505BK vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Product Type	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height	6.5 cm	-
Width	4.1 cm	-
Depth	3.6 cm	-
Weight	46 g	8.2 g	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 are lighter than Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details	-	Charging case: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g Earbud: 4.1 g
Colour	Black	Grey \| White
Protection	-	Splashproof, sweat-resistant
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 SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Form Factor	In-ear	Ear-bud
Headphones Technology	Dynamic	Dynamic
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.2	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK.
Bluetooth Profiles	Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)	Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec	-	SBC, AAC
Noise Isolating	Yes	-	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Effects	-	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz	Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm	6 mm	12 mm	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK.
Magnet Material	NdFeB	Neodymium
Features	-	Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1

MICROPHONE	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in

REMOTE CONTROL	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Controls	Multiple function button	-

CABLE	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Cable Type	USB charge cable - detachable	USB-C charge cable - detachable

FEATURES	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Features	-	Wide Area Tap, Quick Access
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible	-	Yes
Voice Control	Indirect	-
Intelligent Assistant	Siri, Google Assistant	Google Assistant, Alexa

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life	15 hour(s)	5.5 hour(s)	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Battery Life Details	Continuous playback: up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging clip): up to 20 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours	Continuous playback: up to 5.5 hour(s) Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hour(s) Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 17.5 hour(s)
Standby Time	-	10 hours
Charging Time	1.5 hour(s)	-

CONNECTIONS	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Connector Type	Bluetooth USB (power only)	USB (power only) (USB Type-C)

OTHERS	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Included Accessories	3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case	Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support
Compliant Standards	-	IPX4
Service & Support	Limited warranty - 1 year	-