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Philips SHO9207 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Philips SHO9207 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 SHO9207
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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 75% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

6.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 75% of headphones
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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 71% of models
Score components

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.4

Design

8%

5.5

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.0

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 91%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Philips SHO9207

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.4

Design

8%

5.5

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.0

Calls & Controls

5.5
User score
User score
6.7/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

6.7
Popularity
Popularity
5.0/ 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 59% of models
Popularity:
Philips SHO9207 has a popularity score of 5 points, which is lower than that of 58.9% of products in this category.
5.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

6.8
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
12 Hz
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
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
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
no
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
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
over-ear
Weight
400 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 400 g, heavier than 95.3% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Philips SHO9207 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 6 Hz lower bass extension
    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
    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
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    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
  • 6 Hz lower bass extension
    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
    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
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    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
    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
    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.
  • 83.5% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (400 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    400 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 19.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 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
    Philips SHO9207
    the average pair of headphones
    Philips SHO9207 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.69 vs 8).
    6.69 vs 8
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Philips SHO9207 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 7.1% worse value for money
    Philips SHO9207 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.79 vs 7.3).
    6.79 vs 7.27
  • 19.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Philips SHO9207
    the average pair of headphones
    Philips SHO9207 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.69 vs 8).
    6.69 vs 8
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Philips SHO9207 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 7.1% worse value for money
    Philips SHO9207 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.79 vs 7.3).
    6.79 vs 7.27
  • 83.5% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (400 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    400 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Philips SHO9207

  • Extreme durability with a headband capable of withstanding 1.5 tons of static force
  • Solid audio performance with deep bass and clear mid-range
  • Innovative 'Chill Mode' lever that loosens the fit for comfortable neck wearing
  • High-quality braided fabric cable that is tangle-resistant and reinforced
  • Excellent passive noise isolation due to tight acoustic seal
  • Premium build materials including TR90 headband and aluminum sound chambers

What customers don't like about Philips SHO9207

  • High clamping force can feel excessively tight or uncomfortable for large heads
  • Noticeably heavy (approx. 400g) compared to standard portable headphones
  • The large round headphone jack connector may not fit phones with bulky cases
  • Ear pad leather has been reported by some users to peel or tear after short-term use
  • Volume output can be lower than competitors when driven by mobile devices without an amp
  • Lacks active noise cancellation (ANC) despite the premium original price point

Verdict

The Philips SHO9207 (O'Neill The Crash) is a high-durability, wired over-ear headphone featuring 40mm neodymium drivers that deliver a wide frequency response of 12Hz to 24,000Hz, 32 ohms impedance, and 105dB sensitivity. Engineered for extreme environments, it boasts an ultra-flexible TR90 headband capable of withstanding 1.5 tons of static force, an aluminum sound chamber for driver protection, and a reinforced 1.2m fabric cable. Main pros include its 'indestructible' build quality, comfortable noise-isolating leather cushions, and an innovative 'chill mode' lever that widens the earcups for around-the-neck wear. However, potential cons include its significant weight (400g), a non-detachable main cable that may be difficult to replace, and reported tightness on the head during the initial break-in period.

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