Philips TAH8505BK vs. Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH8505BK and Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips TAH8505BK vs. Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH8505BK Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 278 g 180 g Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT are lighter than Philips TAH8505BK headphones.
Colour Black White | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAH8505BK Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Philips TAH8505BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response 7 - 40000 Hz 5 - 32000 Hz Philips TAH8505BK offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 90 dB 105 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT have higher sensitivity than Philips TAH8505BK.
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips TAH8505BK Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -42 dB
Microphone Features Echo-cancelling -
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH8505BK Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Controls Hold, reject call, answer call Volume, answer/end, play/pause
CABLE Philips TAH8505BK Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Cable Type USB charge cable
Headphones cable
USB charge cable - 30 cm
Audio cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Philips TAH8505BK Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH8505BK Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH8505BK.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH8505BK Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Connector Type USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips TAH8505BK Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Compliant Standards RoHS, EN 50581:2012, EN 62479:2010, EN 55035:2017, EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017, EN 50663:2017, EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2, EN 55032:2015/A11:2020 -
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