Philips TAH8505BK vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH8505BK and Philips TAH8506. 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. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH8505BK Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Height - 20.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 4.5 cm
Weight 278 g 279 g Philips TAH8505BK are lighter than Philips TAH8505BK headphones.
Colour Black Black | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAH8505BK Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Frequency Response 7 - 40000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 90 dB 105 dB Philips TAH8506 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 Philips TAH8506
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Features Echo-cancelling -
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH8505BK Philips TAH8506
Controls Hold, reject call, answer call Volume
CABLE Philips TAH8505BK Philips TAH8506
Cable Type USB charge cable
Headphones cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Philips TAH8505BK 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 Philips TAH8505BK Philips TAH8506
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 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
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 45 hours
Continuous talk: up to 45 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH8505BK Philips TAH8506
Connector Type USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Philips TAH8505BK Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories - Hard case
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 - 2 year / 3 incidents
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