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Philips SHB9100 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:9 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Philips SHB9100 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 SHB9100
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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 57% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

7.3

User score

â–²Better than 57% of headphones
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 56%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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 60% of models
Score components

52%

6.7

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.9

Design

8%

6.2

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.8

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 60%
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 79%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Philips SHB9100

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

52%

6.7

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.9

Design

8%

6.2

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.8

Calls & Controls

6.1
User score
User score
7.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 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 58% of models
Popularity:
Philips SHB9100 has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 57.7% of products in this category.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
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
40 mm
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
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
18 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 18 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 49.6% of headphones and equal to 3.6% 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
2.1
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 2.1, newer Bluetooth version than 54.9% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
15 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 15 m, higher Bluetooth range than 84.9% of headphones and equal to 6.2% of headphones.
Audio latency
200 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 200 ms, higher audio latency than 71.4% of headphones and equal to 13.9% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% 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
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
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
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
9 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 9 hours, lower battery life than 92.5% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
?
Battery capacity
230 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 230 mAh, lower battery capacity than 94.5% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
Philips
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
140 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 140 g, lighter than 72.1% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Philips SHB9100 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 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
  • 35.8% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (140 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    140 g vs 218 g
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • 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.
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    15 m vs 10 m
  • 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.
  • 35.8% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (140 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    140 g vs 218 g
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 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.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 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
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    15 m vs 10 m
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 21 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (9 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    9 hours vs 30 hours
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms
  • 60.3% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (230 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    230 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 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.
  • 9.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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 SHB9100
    the average pair of headphones
    Philips SHB9100 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.33 vs 8).
    7.33 vs 8
  • 9.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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 SHB9100
    the average pair of headphones
    Philips SHB9100 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.33 vs 8).
    7.33 vs 8
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 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.
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 21 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (9 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    9 hours vs 30 hours
  • 60.3% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (230 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    230 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Headphone PH
≈ estimated
21/09/2014
Hands-on review · sound tests in wired and Bluetooth modes
Verdict
Philips SHB9100 sounds warm and balanced wired, but a flimsy build and weaker Bluetooth bass hold it back.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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headphone.ph
28/09/2014
Summary of the review
Philips SHB9100 Bluetooth Headphone Review
audiocasque.fr
17/12/2013
Hands-on test · Budget Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The Philips SHB9100 is a very comfortable, light Bluetooth pair with clear, balanced sound for the money, though its microphone is weak for calls.
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cuffie-auricolari.it
Unknown
Summary of the review
Bluetooth | Features - Headphones and Earphones
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Philips SHB9100

  • Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
  • Balanced sound quality, especially in wired mode
  • Includes a standard 3.5mm cable for wired use when the battery is depleted
  • Affordable price with a good performance-to-cost ratio
  • Convenient on-ear controls for volume and playback
  • Fast charging and easy connection to mobile devices

What customers don't like about Philips SHB9100

  • Poor passive noise isolation, making them less ideal for loud commutes
  • Significant reduction in bass quantity when switching to Bluetooth mode
  • Disappointing call quality; the microphone struggle to pick up the user's voice clearly
  • Build quality feels somewhat flimsy due to the lightweight plastic construction
  • Synthetic earpads can feel stiff and may cause ears to get warm over time
  • Lacks modern features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) or a foldable design

Verdict

The Philips SHB9100 is an ultra-lightweight (140g) on-ear Bluetooth 2.1 headset featuring 40mm neodymium drivers that deliver a frequency response of 18Hz to 21kHz and a sensitivity of 103dB. Its main characteristics include an adjustable headband with soft FloatingCushions for a personalized fit, integrated on-ear controls for volume and call management, and the ability to switch between wireless and a 1.2m wired connection for passive use. Pros include its exceptional long-term wearing comfort due to the lightweight design and balanced sound signature in wired mode. However, notable cons include its dated Bluetooth version which lacks modern codec support, a glossy plastic build that may lack durability, and a significant reduction in bass performance when used in wireless mode compared to wired.

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