Philips Wired
A built-in DAC and 10mm dynamic drivers deliver punchy bass and clear sound directly through a USB-C connection, bypassing your device's headphone jack. The lightweight design includes an oval acoustic tube with three ear-tip sizes for a secure, comfortable seal and a 3-button remote for full call and music control. This is best for budget-conscious users with USB-C-only phones who need a reliable, no-fuss wired earbud for daily commutes and clear voice calls.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
27 Overall Score
Price $25
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | three sizes |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Codecs | Philips Wired Earbuds USB C with Microphone, in Ear Type C Headphones with mic, Powerful Bass, Lightweight, USB-C Wired Earphones, 3-Button in-line Remote Ear Buds (Gray-Black) |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Philips Wired | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Soundcore P31i | Anker Space A40 A3936 | EarFun Air Pro TW230B | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9.5 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 56 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IP55 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | - | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips Wired | 31.8 | 44 | 35 | 31.1 | 48.7 | 29.8 | 42.7 | 58.8 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 76.9 | 94.7 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.6 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 97.4 | 94.2 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 90.3 |
| Anker Space A40 A3936 Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 94.9 | 94.2 | 73.8 | 97.4 | 73.1 |
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B Compare | 90.6 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 90 | 88.1 | 73.8 | 93.9 | 90.3 |
| JLab Jbuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.5 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 80.1 | 95.7 | 73.8 | 97.1 | 81.4 |
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