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Philips K4206 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:28 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Philips K4206 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Philips K4206
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

â–²Better than 63% of headphones
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 66%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

52%

5.7

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

8.5

Design

8%

5.7

Connectivity

6%

7.0

Battery

4%

7.0

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 65%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 72%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Philips K4206

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

52%

5.7

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

8.5

Design

8%

5.7

Connectivity

6%

7.0

Battery

4%

7.0

Calls & Controls

6.2
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

7.6
Popularity
Popularity
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 59% of models
Popularity:
Philips K4206 has a popularity score of 6.6 points, which is higher than that of 59.2% of products in this category.
6.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
32 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 32 mm, smaller driver size than 74.2% of headphones and equal to 3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
28 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 28 hours, lower battery life than 54% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
240 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 240 mAh, lower battery capacity than 92.8% of headphones and equal to 1.5% of headphones.
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Brand name
Philips
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
128 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 128 g, lighter than 74.8% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Philips K4206 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 41.3% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (128 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    128 g vs 218 g
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Philips K4206 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 41.3% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (128 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    128 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Kid-friendly design
    This pair of headphones has a kid-friendly design, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.6% of headphones are designed for kids.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Fast pairing support
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 8 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    32 mm vs 40 mm
  • 19 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (83 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    83 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 58.6% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (240 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    240 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 25 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (85 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    85 dB vs 110 dB
  • 20 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (83 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    83 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 5.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Philips K4206
    the average pair of headphones
    Philips K4206 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.57 vs 8).
    7.57 vs 8
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 8 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    32 mm vs 40 mm
  • 19 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (83 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    83 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 25 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (85 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    85 dB vs 110 dB
  • 20 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (83 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    83 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 58.6% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (240 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    240 mAh vs 580 mAh

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Philips K4206

  • Safe volume limit of 85dB effectively protects children's hearing.
  • Fun, customizable light-up panels on ear cups are highly appealing to kids.
  • Versatile connectivity options including both Bluetooth and a 3.5mm wired jack.
  • Good battery life of up to 28 hours with a useful quick-charge feature.
  • Foldable and compact design makes them easy to store for travel.
  • Parental controls via the Philips Headphones App for setting volume and time limits.

What customers don't like about Philips K4206

  • Controls are not intuitive; the power button requires a long press that children find difficult.
  • Build quality feels somewhat 'plasticky' or fragile to some users.
  • Maximum volume can be too low for use in noisy environments like airplanes.
  • Bluetooth pairing can occasionally be erratic or difficult to set up.
  • The app can be clunky and requires location permissions that some parents find unnecessary.
  • No automatic switch-off feature, leading to accidental battery drain if left on.

Verdict

The Philips K4206 is a wireless on-ear headphone specifically designed for children, featuring 32 mm dynamic drivers with a frequency range of 20–20,000 Hz and a safe volume limit of 85 dB. Key characteristics include Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with a 10-meter range, funky light-up ear cups with four color modes, and a foldable design for easy storage. Its main pros are an impressive 28-hour battery life with a 15-minute quick charge feature, dedicated app-based parental controls for monitoring playtime, and a built-in microphone for calls. However, some users have reported cons such as a flimsy plastic build, unintuitive button controls for younger children, and occasional Bluetooth connection instability.

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