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Philips O Neill The Construct Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

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

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

7.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 56% of headphones
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

8.1

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.1

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 51% of headphones
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on 326 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 84% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Philips O Neill The Construct

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

8.1

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.1

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on 326 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
6.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Popularity:
Philips O Neill The Construct has a popularity score of 6.2 points, which is higher than that of 53.5% of products in this category.
6.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.2
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
â–² Better than 29% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
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
12 Hz
Lowest frequency
12 Hz
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 12 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 64.9% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
Noise-canceling microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
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
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
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
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
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
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Philips
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
160 g
Weight
160 g
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 160 g, lighter than 67% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Philips O Neill The Construct vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    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
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 26.6% lower weight
    Weight
    160 g
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (160 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    160 g vs 218 g
  • 6 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    12 Hz
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (12 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    12 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 4,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    24,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (24000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    105 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 26.6% lower weight
    Weight
    160 g
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (160 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    160 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 6 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    12 Hz
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (12 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    12 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 4,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    24,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (24000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    105 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    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
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • No battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 12.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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 O Neill The Construct
    the average pair of headphones
    Philips O Neill The Construct has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.11 vs 8.000).
    7.11 vs 8
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Philips O Neill The Construct is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£160 vs £90).
    £160 vs £90
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    February 2012
    2012 vs 2016
  • 12.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Philips O Neill The Construct
    the average pair of headphones
    Philips O Neill The Construct has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.11 vs 8.000).
    7.11 vs 8
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Philips O Neill The Construct is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£160 vs £90).
    £160 vs £90
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    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 battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    February 2012
    2012 vs 2016

Video reviews

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headfonics.com
26/02/2013
Summary of the review
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imaedia.de
24/10/2013
Summary of the review
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hifitest.de
25/02/2013
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21/06/2012
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06/07/2012
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Third-party reviews

Based on 326 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Philips O Neill The Construct

  • Extremely durable and rugged construction using flexible TR90 materials
  • Very comfortable for long listening sessions due to soft ear pads
  • Effective passive noise isolation that blocks out surrounding environments
  • Tangle-free, cloth-wrapped cable with reinforced connectors
  • Secure fit suitable for active movements and physical activity
  • Good value for money at its price point

What we don't like about Philips O Neill The Construct

  • Bass-heavy sound signature can feel muddy or lack detail for non-audiophiles
  • Requires a strong amplifier to reach its full audio potential; can sound 'lifeless' on mobile devices
  • Some users with larger heads find the headband pressure too tight
  • Recessed mid-range and lacks top-end articulation
  • Reported issues with ear pads potentially tearing or detaching over time
  • Does not fold flat, making them less portable in a bag

Verdict

The Philips O’Neill The Construct (SHO7205) is an ultra-durable over-ear headset designed for active users, featuring 40mm dynamic neodymium drivers that deliver a frequency response of 12Hz–24kHz with 32-ohm impedance and 105dB sensitivity. Its primary characteristics include a reinforced tangle-free cable, an in-line remote/microphone, and a highly flexible TR90 headband engineered to withstand heavy impacts. Key pros are its exceptional ruggedness, lightweight 160g design, and impactful bass response. However, notable cons include the lack of a protective carry case, the absence of active noise cancellation, and a non-folding design that limits portability.

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