Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Coolblue Belgium vs Timekettle
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Coolblue Belgium |  Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €22.99 | $119.99 |
| Battery life | 8 hours | 36 hoursHigher |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| IP rating | IP57 | IPX4 |
| Markets | BE, NL, DE | AU, AT, BE, CA, CH, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IT, JP, LI, LU, RU, SG, TH, TW, UA, US, VN |
Same on both: Noise cancelling (Yes).
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Key differences
- Coolblue Belgium scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.7.
- Battery life is higher at Timekettle: 36 hours vs 8 hours.
- Warranty is higher at Coolblue Belgium: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Timekettle offers Chat, Community.
- Founded is lower at Coolblue Belgium: 1999 vs 2016.
- Timekettle is available in 19 more countries.
- Products: only Coolblue Belgium offers Headphones, Speakers, Portable speakers.
- Markets: only Coolblue Belgium offers NL.
- Markets: only Timekettle offers AU, AT, CA.
Our verdict on each
Coolblue Belgium
Coolblue Belgium suits shoppers in Belgium who want one store for computers, audio, phones, gaming and appliances, and who put returns and warranty above the lowest sticker price. Coolblue Belgium lists audio from €22.99, gives you 30 days to send an order back, and covers products for 2 years.
Timekettle
Timekettle suits buyers who want noise cancelling earbuds, 36 hours of battery and an entry price of $119.99 without stepping up to a premium tier. The trade offs are a 1 year warranty and an earbuds only range, so anyone after over ear headphones or longer cover should widen the search.
Score breakdown
| Area | Coolblue Belgium | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherAudio opens at €22.99, under the €86.82 median entry price across the stores compared. | 8.5Entry price of $119.99 ranks 52 of 64, and the cost score part is 8.5. |
| Offer | 9.1You get 30 days to send an order back and 2 years of warranty behind it, with extended cover optional. | 9.2HigherNoise cancelling is yes and battery runs 36 hours, with an offer score part of 9.2. |
| Trust | 8.9HigherA named legal entity in BE, trading since 1999, with support on email, phone and help centre. | 8.3Warranty of 1 years plus phone and help centre support gives a trust score part of 8.3. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Coolblue Belgium | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Belgium | China |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Timekettle: 19.
By the numbers
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 8 hours | 36 hours |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
A third option
OneOdio has battery life at 120 hours, against 8 hours for Coolblue Belgium and 36 hours for Timekettle.
OneOdio reviewWhat we checked
Coolblue Belgium
- coolblue.be: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- aboutcoolblue.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Timekettle
- timekettle.co: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Coolblue Belgium | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones and earbuds | 2 of 117 | 1 of 117 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, Portable speakers, Soundbars, Hi fi, TurntablesCovers more | Earbuds |
| Legal entity | Coolblue België N.V. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Belgium | China |
| Founded | 1999Lower | 2016 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Computers
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Operating systems | Windows, Macos, Chromeos, Android, Ipados | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Timekettle | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 8 hourslowest quarter | 36 hoursbelow the median | 45.5 hours |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 years |
Median across 64 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Coolblue Belgium
Pros
- You have 30 days to send an order back, which takes the risk out of a big purchase.
- Every product carries 2 years of cover, and an extended warranty is available on top of it.
- Delivery is free on every order, with the threshold at €0, and click and collect is offered for small items.
Cons
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, so there is no live chat in the list.
- The noise cancelling earbuds listed run 8 hours on a charge, well under the 40 median across the products compared here.
- A 30 days return window places Coolblue Belgium at 3 of 80 brands compared, so it is not the longest window in the field.
Timekettle
Pros
- Entry price of $119.99 puts Timekettle in the middle of the price ranking rather than at the top of it
- Noise cancelling is yes across the range, matching the 70.1% share of the category
- Battery of 36 hours is long enough for travel days without carrying a case everywhere
Cons
- Warranty of 1 years sits at rank 29 of 56 on our warranty data
- The range is earbuds only, so anyone after over-ear headphones has to look at JBL or HyperX
- Battery of 36 hours ranks 34 of 61, below the category median of 40 hours
Who each suits
Coolblue Belgium
Who it suits
- Belgian shoppers filling a whole tech list at once, since computers, phones and audio covers audio, computers, phones, gaming, cameras and appliances in a single place.
- Audio buyers who would rather hear a pair at home, with 30 days to send them back and click and collect if picking up suits better.
- Computer and tablet buyers, since the operating systems covered run Windows, macOS and chromeos.
Who should look elsewhere
- Banggood, if you want a store whose categories are computers, phones and audio and do not include the refurbished line Coolblue Belgium carries.
- JBL, for a single brand audio shop: its categories are audio, gaming and refurbished, so anyone also needing a computer or an appliance has to look elsewhere.
Timekettle
Who it suits
- Travelers who want noise cancelling earbuds with a 36 hour battery at an entry price of $119.99
- Earbud only shoppers who would rather keep one product shape than browse across headphone types
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after over-ear headphones, since the range is earbuds only and JBL or HyperX cover both forms
- Buyers who want a longer warranty than 1 years and can find better cover elsewhere in the rankings
Country by country
| Country | Coolblue Belgium | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Indonesia | No | Yes |
| Italy | No | Yes |
| Japan | No | Yes |
8 of 20 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Coolblue Belgium
What does audio cost at Coolblue Belgium?+
Wired earphones are listed from €22.99, which sets the floor for the audio side of the shop. Speakers, soundbars, hi-fi and turntables sit alongside them, and the wider catalogue runs across computers, phones and audio for anyone buying several things in a single order.
How long do I have to return something?+
You have 30 days to return an order, a comfortable window if a product does not fit your setup. That places Coolblue Belgium at 3 among 80 brands compared on this measure, so the window is strong without being the longest on the list.
Timekettle
How much do Timekettle earbuds cost to start with?+
Timekettle earbuds start at $119.99, which is the entry point across the range rather than a promotional figure. That price places it at rank 52 of 64 on our price ranking, so it sits in the middle of the field. Support runs on email, chat and phone, and cover lasts 1 years.
Do Timekettle earbuds have noise cancelling?+
Noise cancelling is yes across the Timekettle range, so background noise is reduced on the buds themselves. Battery life of 36 hours supports long listening sessions, and the IPX4 rating covers sweat and rain. That pairing is unusual at an entry price of $119.99.