Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 and Philips TAH8506. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Philips TAH8506 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 22.5 cm | 20.5 cm | |
| Width | 19.7 cm | 18.5 cm | |
| Depth | 4 cm | 4.5 cm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 279 g | Philips TAH8506 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 headphones. |
| Colour | Argilla grey | Black | Black | White | |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Philips TAH8506 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Open | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Philips TAH8506 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Philips TAH8506 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Signature Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 7 - 40000 Hz | Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Max Input Power | - | 30 mW | |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB/mW | 105 dB | Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Impedance | 20 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | - |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Philips TAH8506 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Philips TAH8506 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Philips TAH8506 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm Headphones cable - 1.2 m Airplane connection adapter |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Philips TAH8506 |
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| Features | - | Touch control, Multipoint Pairing | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant ready, Siri ready |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Philips TAH8506 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | 770 mAh | 800 mAh | Philips TAH8506 have a higher battery capacity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Battery Life | 21 hour(s) | 60 hour(s) | Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 14 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 16 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 21 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 45 hours Continuous talk: up to 45 hours |
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| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Philips TAH8506 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Philips TAH8506 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Philips TAH8506 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) | Hard case | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents |