Philips TAH8505BK vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH8505BK and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. 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. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH8505BK Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 20.4 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 4.8 cm
Weight 278 g 290.3 g Philips TAH8505BK are lighter than Philips TAH8505BK headphones.
Colour Black Matte black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAH8505BK Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Philips TAH8505BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones 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 20 - 20000 Hz Philips TAH8505BK offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 90 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 115 dB
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips TAH8505BK Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Features Echo-cancelling -
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH8505BK Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Controls Hold, reject call, answer call Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE Philips TAH8505BK Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Cable Type USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Philips TAH8505BK Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Features - Wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH8505BK Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 18.5 hour(s) Philips TAH8505BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback: up to 18.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 15 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH8505BK Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Connector Type USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Philips TAH8505BK Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Included Accessories - Carrying case, Surface USB Link
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
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 -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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