Philips
The built-in DAC and 10mm drivers deliver clear, punchy bass directly through a USB-C connection without needing an adapter. An oval acoustic tube with three interchangeable ear tip sizes provides a secure seal for all-day comfort, while the 3-button remote offers full music and call control. These are best for smartphone users who have ditched the 3.5mm jack and want a reliable, affordable wired earbud with a dedicated DAC.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | three sizes of interchangeable rubber ear tips |
Audio
| Driver Size | 10 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Codecs | Philips USB C Earbuds Wired with Microphone, in Ear Type C Headphones with mic, Powerful Bass, Lightweight, USB-C Wired Earphones, 3-Button in-line Remote Ear Buds (Black) |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
vs Competition
| Spec | Philips | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore P31i | JBL Endurance Race 2 | Nothing Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 6 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13.5 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 54 | 50 | 36 | 55 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IP68 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips | 28.8 | 34.6 | 32.8 | 26.6 | 46.3 | 29 | 31.1 | 17.3 | 59.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 91.5 | 71.6 | 93.2 | 78.7 | 99.6 | 86.9 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 97.5 | 99.2 | 86.9 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.1 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 96.4 | 93.4 | 71.3 | 97.5 | 75.9 | 94.7 |
| JBL Endurance Race 2 Compare | 88.1 | 89.5 | 98.7 | 44.2 | 88 | 93.2 | 91.9 | 93.2 | 66.4 |
| Nothing Buds 2 Compare | 91.8 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 66.6 | 95.9 | 71.3 | 91.9 | 86.5 | 86.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.uk 1 offer From £29
We started tracking prices for this product on May 3, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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