KEF M500 vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

KEF M500 vs. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Height - 20.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 4.5 cm
Weight 208 g 279 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black | White
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAH8506 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB 105 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than KEF M500.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Philips TAH8506
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 Philips TAH8506
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE KEF M500 Philips TAH8506
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES KEF M500 Philips TAH8506
Features - Touch control, Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 Philips TAH8506
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life - 60 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 45 hours
Continuous talk: up to 45 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Philips TAH8506
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS KEF M500 Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Hard case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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