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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Philips TAH8505BK | Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| 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 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| 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 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| 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 |
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| Controls | Hold, reject call, answer call | Volume, answer/end, play/pause |
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| CABLE | Philips TAH8505BK | Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable Headphones cable |
USB charge cable - 30 cm Audio cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Philips TAH8505BK | Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT |
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| Features | - | Multipoint Pairing | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Philips TAH8505BK | Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| 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 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) (micro-USB) Headphones |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Philips TAH8505BK | Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT |
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| 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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