Review on 🎧 Philips PH805 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Active Noise Canceling (ANC), Hi-Res Audio, Comfort Fit, and 30 Hours Playback Time (TAPH805BK) by Jennifer Woodard

Pros: - Excellent noise cancellation - Really good fit and finish, comfortable to wear - Excellent build quality and durability (hinges feel very solid) - Easy to use, very functional touch controls - Good design, not intrusive too flashy ( difficult in my eyes) - Easy connection and Google Assistant features are great (I'm using Pixel 3A XL) - Updated firmware (automatic prompt) when first plugged in - Universal folding positions - Awareness mode (so I can pay attention to what's going on without taking them off) - Super fast charging Cons: - Not the lightest, but understandable given the quality of materials used - MicroUSB instead of USB-C - Power button sometimes takes a little longer to turn off (must hold more than 3 seconds) - 2.5 mm jack instead of 3.5 mm - Not the strongest bass (that's both good and bad too, depending on your taste) Conclusion: These are surprisingly great headphones ANCs that work just as effectively as the Sony WH-1000XM3, the gold standard of ANC headphones, but cost almost $100 less than Sony! They're not that feature-rich when it comes to audio profile setup, but in terms of everyday usability and ANC performance, I get a 9/10 from me. The build quality is amazing for headphones under $200, the leather, memory foam, hinges and even the paint on the earcups are perfectly textured so they should last a few years of heavy use without issue. The sound quality is above average, but it lacks the smartphone software that allows you to adjust the equalizer, etc. Headphones, but I think this can be compensated for by adjusting the equalizer on the music player you are using. I tried playing FLAC online without an amp using the included 3.5mm to 2.5mm cable. It does a great job of reproducing clean highs and mids with no bass interference. It definitely excels at high frequencies, showing that it's also great for clear conversations. And yes the calls are very clear when using this for regular phone calls and VOIP calls on my phone. Connecting to your phone is easy, once paired it will turn on automatically. Pairing is easy too, which is a hallmark of a good BT 5.0 implementation. It even shows the PH805 image on my phone after clicking its name in bluetooth devices. There are 3 great party tricks that make it a great bargain at around $180. 3 ways to fold: fold flat, roll up, and roll flat (where it fits in your pocket) 2. Aware mode turns off music and transmits ambient sounds so you can easily hear what's going on around you and connect with the person in front Keeping you entertained while wearing it, which is pretty fun/funny but useful when commuting3. Google Assistant: I actually look at my phone less and less since I got these headphones. Since Google Assistant can read all text messages, even messages in the Line app, since this feature is enabled when wearing these headphones, I can focus more on work and not be distracted by the many other things going on on my phone walk! And the presence of touch controls on the ear cup without additional markings is a magnificent design in nature. 4. Bonus Party Trick: The touch controls are really useful for increasing and decreasing the volume without having to try and find the volume rocker or buttons anymore. , just slide your finger over the right earbud and it will adjust the volume, albeit slowly.