Table of Contents
- Design and construction
- sound quality
- Battery
- Case
- Conectividade
- controls
- Conclusion
- UpBeat SHB2505 Technical Specifications
Pioneer in audio equipment, the Philips last year launched the UpBeat SHB2505. It is a truly wireless headset, which the company is currently betting on. This model can well meet the needs of millennials, who are looking for headphones for everyday life, that are cheap, but without sacrificing sound quality.
and so is the Philips UpBeat SHB2505, which still guarantees convenience and connectivity. It should be noted that this is not an ideal model for audio professionals, and the Philips make that clear in the specs. If you are looking for your first wireless headset, it is worth knowing the model presented here.
Design and construction
O UpBeat SHB2505 It's a light, small device that fits in the palm of your hand. But if you take beauty into consideration, you can ignore this question. The devices do not bring a premium product look (which is understandable by the proposal). In construction, it is possible to notice that the Philips used a lot of plastic in all areas of the phone and there is a rubber cover that can be removed without much fuss.
In this coverage, Philips introduced a kind of hook that can be stuck in the ear preventing the device from falling off. In our test, however, we noticed that this hook can be uncomfortable and cause a little pain, especially after hours of use. Fortunately, if need be, you can remove it and use the headset without this protection. Still, it is important to point out that this discomfort is very specific and does not mean that it will be noticeable by all consumers.
By the way, the Philips UpBeat SHB2505 comes with silicone tips in three sizes (small, medium and large). Choosing the ideal one for your ear, stability will be guaranteed. When making the exchange, you may have some difficulty, but with a little way, it fits perfectly.
The buds have a circular connectivity button named Philips in the middle. This same button has a blue and white LED that helps when connecting it.
In general, the finish is simple, which shows that the company wanted to focus mainly on practicality and sound results.
sound quality
O Philips UpBeat SHB2505 does not disappoint in sound quality, and mids, bass and treble are guaranteed without too much exaggeration. The headphones have 6 mm neodymium drivers, so you can already get an idea of what it delivers. It brings settings aimed at serving a varied audience that does not require much of a headset.
The bass is very punctual and doesn't bring that feeling of a powerful speaker in the ears. The mids are well defined, while the highs may not bring as much brightness in some songs. Communication between device and handset is done separately: the connected device sends the signal to each side of the Philips UpBeat SHB2505, which helps not to compromise on audio quality.
the microphone of UpBeat SHB2505 it's reasonable. When making calls, the quality was compromised and if you are in a noisy place, we recommend using your smartphone without headphones. The audio gets even worse when using messaging apps like WhatsApp and the Telegram. When sending the voice message, the impression was that the person was in a bathroom and the audio was also very low. At least there are no echoes that can get in the way of communication.
Battery
The battery of the UpBeat SHB2505 may disappoint the user a little, as it was not designed to last all day. So, if you're looking for a headset for the whole day, it's worth considering this question. The autonomy of the model Philips it's around 3 hours. But, on the other hand, there is the carrying/charging case that ensures another 9 hours of duration, thus totaling 12 hours. There is unfortunately no quick charge feature.
O SHB2505 has similar autonomy to the Xiaomi Redmi Airdots – which makes it very clear that these models are ideal to use between the way home to work, going to college and watching series and movies. Still, we recommend not leaving the house without taking the case and the USB cable. To control consumption, the box has blue LEDs that help you know when it's time to charge.
Case
Regarding the case of Philips UpBeat SHB2505, the box brings some construction features seen on the headphones. You won't find it very difficult to take it out, since the case is very light and has a medium size (neither too big nor too small). even with the UpBeat SHB2505 stored, the case is not heavy.
The lid, which has a magnetic closure, opens smoothly and, therefore, gives the impression that it is fragile. On the front, there are LEDs so you can monitor the charging of the headphones.
Conectividade
Connectivity is one of the main highlights of the Philips UpBeat SHB2505. In our tests, we were able to connect it very easily to different devices (laptop, iPad, iPhone) and the great booster of this good connection, of course, is Bluetooth 5.0.
For day-to-day use, the headset has successfully worked on a variety of content such as streaming music, radio, podcasts, and Netflix. Work with Philips UpBeat SHB2505 it's very pleasurable. Despite the quarantine, which prevented us from doing a test on the street, it was possible to notice how it acts with some external noises, when we went to the window, for example. Isolation is not entirely the strong point of this model. Even listening to music, it was possible to perceive some external sounds, such as a dog barking, TV on and other low noises.
In terms of scope, the Philips guarantees up to ten meters of connection. In our evaluation, the model started to lose contact with the cell phone at a distance of about seven meters with several walls as a “block”, causing some failures (like only one side working and sometimes neither).
A very cool point is its performance with virtual assistants, such as Crab and the Google Assistant. During the period that we were with the Philips UpBeat SHB2505, we most often use the assistant Apple and with just two presses on the button it is already possible to activate it (the command is the same for the Google Assistant). With this, you will be able to make calls, send messages and use other commands of assistance and entertainment to the user. Unfortunately, there is no dedicated app to take advantage of other settings.
Last but not least, the feature we like the most on Philips UpBeat SHB2505: After pairing for the first time, the headphones will always connect to your device. You just need to open the charging case and that's it, headphones connected. This function is actually very interesting, as it saves you a lot of time and you can go out enjoying your music.
controls
- Play/Pausa: press the button once;
- change music: press and hold for two seconds;
- Control volume: only through the paired device (directly on the cell phone, tablet, notebook);
- On off: To turn on the headphones, just take them out of the case. To turn it off, you just need to put them back in the box.
Conclusion
O Philips UpBeat SHB2505 is a headphone for those who are just entering the world of wireless headphones. The model delivers what you need in the right measure: practicality, good connectivity, sound quality and great value for money. The battery, however, can disappoint a little if you want to use it for a long time outside the case. In short, for you who want to acquire a companion for everyday life (use in public transport, office, to go for a walk, or simply to use at home), it is worth investing in the device of the Philips.
O SHB2505 is a truly wireless with a very attractive price, it's not quite as cheap as the Redmi Airdots, which has some similar specifications, but it is possible to find it for less than R$ 300. A word of advice: some stores are selling the UpBeat SHB2505 for more than R$ 400 – a very high value for the model -, so be sure to compare prices.
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UpBeat SHB2505 Technical Specifications
| Model | SHB2505 |
| Dimensions | 6,5 cm height 4.1 cm wide 3,6 cm deep |
| Answer | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| speaker drivers | 6 mm |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB |
| Maximum power input | 5mW |
| Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Battery | – Lithium ions – Autonomy of 3 hours straight + 9 hours with the case charge – Talk time (connection): 2,5 hours – Standby time: 60 hours |
| Microphone | Iberian Sausage |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| Maximum reach | Up to 10 meters |
| Box Contents | – Philips SHB2505; – Set of silicone tips with three sizes (P, M and L); – Refill case; – Manuals; – Micro USB cable. |
| Color | Black White. |
| Price | R$ 300 – R$ 500 |
