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Philips SHL5005 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Philips SHL5005 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 SHL5005
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

6.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 62% of headphones
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 59%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.9

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 57%
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 87%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Philips SHL5005

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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 57% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.9

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

5.8
User score
User score
6.9/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.9
Popularity
Popularity
5.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Popularity:
Philips SHL5005 has a popularity score of 5.7 points, which is lower than that of 51.3% of products in this category.
5.7
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:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
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
9 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 9 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 79.8% of headphones and equal to 0.4% 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
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
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
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
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
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% 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
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
121 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 121 g, lighter than 75.6% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Philips SHL5005 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 9 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (9 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    9 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 44.5% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (121 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    121 g vs 218 g
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    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
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 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.
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Philips SHL5005 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 4,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Philips SHL5005 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 44.5% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (121 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    121 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.
  • 9 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (9 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    9 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 4,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 2 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (104 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    104 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    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
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line 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.
  • 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
  • Fixed cable
    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
    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.
  • 15.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 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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    the average pair of headphones
    Philips SHL5005 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.9 vs 8).
    6.9 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.
  • 15.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 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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    the average pair of headphones
    Philips SHL5005 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.9 vs 8).
    6.9 vs 8
  • Fixed cable
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • No battery indicator
    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.

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leclaireur.fnac.com
28/08/2017
Summary of the review
Philips SHL5005 Lab Test: Sluggish performance
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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 SHL5005

  • Excellent value for money and highly affordable in the budget segment
  • Surprising sound quality for the price, with strong and satisfying bass performance
  • Lightweight and portable design with flat-folding ear cups for easy storage
  • Includes a built-in microphone and in-line remote for handling calls and music
  • Soft ear cushions provide a comfortable initial fit for casual listening

What customers don't like about Philips SHL5005

  • Long-term comfort issues; on-ear pressure can cause discomfort after a few hours
  • Build quality feels somewhat fragile, particularly the plastic folding mechanisms
  • The thin 1.2m cable is prone to tangling and lacks a tangle-free design
  • Headband cushion is reported to be less durable, with the foam sometimes peeling off over time
  • Passive noise isolation is limited, allowing significant ambient noise to leak in

Verdict

The Philips SHL5005 is a lightweight, wired on-ear headphone designed for portability, featuring a flat-folding design and a 1.2m cable with a gold-plated 3.5mm connector. It is equipped with 32mm neodymium speaker drivers that deliver a wide frequency response of 9 Hz to 24,000 Hz, an impedance of 32 Ohms, and a sensitivity of 104 dB for clear sound with deep bass. Main advantages include its ultra-lightweight 122g build, a flexible steel spring headband for a secure fit, soft leather ear cushions for long-term comfort, and an integrated in-line microphone for hands-free calls. However, some users have noted that the non-detachable cable can be a point of failure, and the on-ear design provides limited passive noise isolation compared to over-ear models.

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