Philips PH805

Very fast charging despite micro-USB. Good sound quality. Comfortable on the head.

Feels like plastic. Micro-USB charging. No app. Sensitive touch controls.

After a long absence, we finally get a pair of new headphones from Philips. And they do again what they do best, namely to deliver something that sounds better than you might think at the price. On the other hand, they feel a bit plastic-like, which...

Controlled, full-bodied sound ; Decent battery life ; Good looks and build

Could handle more dynamism ; Mild noise-cancellation

Not quite the complete package but a diverting option nevertheless, the PH805s are well worth a listen

Well made Good battery life Punchy, controlled, and detailed sound

Noise cancelation could be more effective Not the most dynamic sound

Where materials, build and sound are concerned, these Philips headphones are better than their price suggests. Active noise-cancelling lets the side down just a bit, though.

Impressive sound quality ; Comfortable ; Reasonably priced

Touch controls aren’t everyone’s cup of tea

The Philips PH805s deliver an impressive audio experience across the full spectrum of musical genres and are very comfortable, meaning you won’t have any issues wearing them for extended periods. Touch controls may not be for everyone but the PH805...

Bluetooth 5.0 ; 30-hour battery life ; Active noise-cancelling ; Punchy, expressive sound ; Look the part

So-so noise-cancellation ; Not the most dynamic listen

All of the looks, most of the performance and barely half the price of some of the best wireless headphones around