Philips TAH8506 vs. JBL TUNE 520BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH8506 and JBL TUNE 520BT. 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 TAH8506 vs. JBL TUNE 520BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH8506 JBL TUNE 520BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 20.5 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 4.5 cm -
Weight 279 g 157 g JBL TUNE 520BT are lighter than Philips TAH8506 headphones.
Colour Black | White Black | Purple | White | Blue
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAH8506 JBL TUNE 520BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 JBL TUNE 520BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips TAH8506.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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, 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
Sound Effects - Pure Bass
Frequency Response 7 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 105 dB 102 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 30 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 33 mm Philips TAH8506 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 520BT.
MICROPHONE Philips TAH8506 JBL TUNE 520BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -29 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH8506 JBL TUNE 520BT
Controls Volume Volume
CABLE Philips TAH8506 JBL TUNE 520BT
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
USB-C cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Philips TAH8506 JBL TUNE 520BT
Features Touch control, Multipoint Pairing Multipoint Pairing, VoiceAware
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control Indirect -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant ready, Siri ready Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH8506 JBL TUNE 520BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 800 mAh 450 mAh Philips TAH8506 have a higher battery capacity than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 57 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE 520BT.
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
Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Philips TAH8506 JBL TUNE 520BT
Modulation Type - GFSK, 8-DPSK, 4-DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH8506 JBL TUNE 520BT
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Philips TAH8506 JBL TUNE 520BT
Included Accessories Hard case Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents -
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