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Philips SHE9105 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Philips SHE9105 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

â–²Better than 74% of headphones
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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 70% of models
Score components

52%

8.0

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.9

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 70% of headphones
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on 12,212 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.
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Philips SHE9105

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

52%

8.0

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.9

Calls & Controls

6.6
User score
User score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on 12,212 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.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
9.9/ 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
★ Better than 91% of models
Popularity:
Philips SHE9105 has a popularity score of 9.9 points, which is higher than that of 91.4% of products in this category.
9.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.9
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
8.6 mm
Driver size
8.6 mm
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 8.6 mm, smaller driver size than 95% of headphones and equal to 0.6% 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
7 Hz
Lowest frequency
7 Hz
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 7 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 83.2% of headphones and equal to 1.3% 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
2
Number of microphones
2
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% 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
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
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
in-ear
Weight
13.4 g
Weight
13.4 g
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 13.4 g, lighter than 91.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
semi-open
Clamp force
N/A
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Philips SHE9105 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 93.9% lower weight
    Weight
    13.4 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (13.4 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    13.4 g vs 218 g
  • 11 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    7 Hz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (7 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    7 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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.
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    108 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Philips SHE9105 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 69.2% more popular
    Philips SHE9105 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (9.93 vs 5.9).
    9.93 vs 5.87
  • 10.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Philips SHE9105
    the average pair of headphones
    Philips SHE9105 has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.86 vs 8.000).
    8.86 vs 8
  • 93.9% lower weight
    Weight
    13.4 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (13.4 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    13.4 g vs 218 g
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 11 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    7 Hz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (7 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    7 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    108 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 5,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    25,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (25000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 12.7 dB higher max SPL
    Max SPL
    122.7 dB
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (122.7 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    122.7 dB vs 110 dB
  • 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.
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 31.4 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    8.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8.6 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8.6 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 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.
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 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 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.
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 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.
  • 31.4 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    8.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (8.6 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    8.6 mm vs 40 mm
  • 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.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 12,212 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Philips SHE9105

  • Exceptional value for the price, often cited as a significant upgrade over standard bundled smartphone earphones
  • Premium build featuring lightweight aluminum housing that feels more durable and high-end than plastic
  • Clear and detailed sound signature with a 'nimble' sense of rhythm
  • Comfortable, feather-light construction with three sizes of silicone tips for a snug fit
  • Practical design elements like an L-shaped aux plug to extend cable life
  • Integrated one-button remote and microphone for easy call handling and track control

What we don't like about Philips SHE9105

  • Bass can lack weight and 'punch,' which may not satisfy users looking for heavy low-end power
  • High frequencies/treble can sometimes sound overly bright or sharp to some listeners
  • Limited soundstage and instrument separation compared to more expensive models
  • Cable is prone to tangling easily due to its silky texture
  • The inline remote has been described as having a 'frugal' or 'tinny' clicking feel
  • Does not include a carry case or travel pouch

Verdict

The Philips SHE9105 is an in-ear headphone featuring high-performance 8.6mm neodymium drivers housed in precision-crafted, vibration-reducing aluminium. This semi-closed acoustic system delivers a wide frequency response of 7–25,000 Hz with a sensitivity of 108 dB and 16 Ohm impedance, ensuring detailed sound and punchy bass. Key characteristics include ergonomic oval sound tubes for a secure fit, an in-line remote with a microphone for hands-free calls, and a 1.2m OFC cable with an anti-tangle slider and gold-plated 3.5mm connector. Main pros are its lightweight 13.4g metal design, clear high-frequency performance, and effective passive noise isolation provided by three sizes of silicone caps. However, cons include a slightly bright treble that can sound sharp, a cable that feels thin or cheap to some users, and a lack of a bundled carrying case.

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