Sony WH-1000XM4 vs. Philips TAH5205WT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM4 and Philips TAH5205WT. 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-1000XM4 vs. Philips TAH5205WT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM4 Philips TAH5205WT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 25.2 cm 19.5 cm
Width 7.7 cm 18.5 cm
Length 18.5 cm -
Depth - 4 cm
Weight 520 g 210 g Philips TAH5205WT are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Colour White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue White
Earpad Material Urethane foam -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM4 Philips TAH5205WT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio Bass Boost
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 90 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM4 Philips TAH5205WT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 5 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM4 Philips TAH5205WT
Controls Volume control, ANC on/off Volume control, hold, reject call, answer call
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM4 Philips TAH5205WT
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM4 Philips TAH5205WT
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
Sensors Proximity sensor, touch sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM4 Philips TAH5205WT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 29 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH5205WT.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback: up to 29 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAH5205WT recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM4.
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM4 Philips TAH5205WT
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM4 Philips TAH5205WT
Included Accessories Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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