Philips TAQ2000 White Open-Ear Bluetooth Earbuds (TAQ2000WT/97)
Open wireless earbuds worn like an ear cuff: they leave the ear canal free so you can hear what is around you. 12 mm drivers, two-device connection, IPX4 and up to 28 h of playback with the case.
Open earbuds to listen to music all day long while staying aware of what is happening around you. Fit: clip on the ear, ear canal left free Battery life: up to 28 h with the case Connection: Bluetooth 5.4, two devices at once Resistance: IPX4, rain and sweat Sound: 12 mm drivers Controls: buttons customisable in the app An alternative to in-ear earbuds for anyone who cannot stand having their ears blocked.
These open earbuds clip onto the ear like an ear cuff and leave the ear canal free: you listen to your music without cutting yourself off from your surroundings.
28hof playback with the case
12mmdynamic drivers
Comfort that lasts all day
Nothing goes into the ear: a flexible joint adjusts the pressure of the clip, and the driver directs the sound towards the ear canal without blocking it. The right choice for anyone who dislikes ear tips, or wants to hear the traffic while walking and colleagues at the office.
The ear canal stays free: the city stays audible.
Built for everyday life
Seven hours per charge, twenty-one more with the case, and multipoint connection to two devices. The buttons handle playback, volume and calls; their functions can be customised in the Philips Headphones app. IPX4 rated, they are not afraid of rain or sweat.
Being open, they do not block out noise: for noisy public transport, choose an in-ear pair with noise cancellation.
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Frequently asked questions about this product
How are these earbuds worn?
They clip onto the outer edge of the ear, like an ear cuff, and a flexible joint lets you adjust the grip. The drivers direct sound towards the ear canal without blocking it: you hear your music and what is going on around you.
Do they block outside noise?
That is the opposite of their principle: the open design lets ambient sound through and they have no active noise cancellation. They suit those who want to stay aware of their surroundings, in town, at the office or while walking; to cut yourself off on public transport, choose an in-ear model with noise cancellation.
What is their battery life?
Up to 7 hours of playback per charge, plus 21 hours with the case, 28 hours in total. A full recharge takes 2 hours and 15 minutes in the case give you one hour of playback. Mono mode lets you use one earbud while the other charges.
Can I connect them to two devices at once?
Yes. Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint keeps them connected to two devices at the same time, for example your phone and your computer: you switch from a video to a call without pairing again, with a stable link for listening to a podcast without dropouts.
Are they suitable for calls?
Yes. A dedicated mic picks up your voice while a noise-reduction algorithm softens some of the background noise. The buttons on the earbuds handle calls, playback and volume, and their functions can be customised in the Philips Headphones app.
Are they resistant to rain and sweat?
Yes, they are IPX4 rated: they withstand water splashes and sweat, so a shower on your commute or a workout is no problem. They are not designed to be submerged, however: do not swim with them or rinse them under the tap.
Nothing goes into the ear canal: air conduction leaves the ear open, and you keep the music and the sounds of the street at the same time. Sound leakage stays minimal, including in shared spaces.
•Open around-ear format, the ear canal stays clear
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