Philips TAT8506BK vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAT8506BK and Sony WF-1000XM4. 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 TAT8506BK vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 41 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.8 cm x 3.3 cm x 4.3 cm Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Black Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Canceling Pro+ Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 7 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips TAT8506BK offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Max Input Power 5 mW -
Sensitivity 104 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 13 mm 6 mm Philips TAT8506BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Awareness Mode Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Microphones Included 3 2 Philips TAT8506BK have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls - Tap control
CABLE Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type USB-C cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Features Touch control, Multipoint Pairing -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 50 mAh -
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAT8506BK.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous talk: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Philips TAT8506BK.
CONNECTIONS Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories 6 pairs of silicone ear tips, pair of Comply foam ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (410 mAh) USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
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