Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Philips TAH4205BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Philips TAH4205BK. 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

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Philips TAH4205BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 26.5 cm 18.5 cm
Width 18.6 cm 16.5 cm
Depth 2.93 cm 4 cm
Weight 255 g 150 g Philips TAH4205BK are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH4205BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH4205BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAH4205BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Volume Limiting Function Yes -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAH4205BK.
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm PET - 32 mm Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAH4205BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium NdFeB
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205BK
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205BK
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button Volume control, reject call
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205BK
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205BK
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 29 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH4205BK.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby: up to 166 hours
Continuous talk: up to 21 hours
Continuous playback: up to 29 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 166 hours Sony WH-1000XM3 have longer standby time than Philips TAH4205BK.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205BK
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205BK
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
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