Sony WH-1000XM4 vs. Philips TAH6506BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM4 and Philips TAH6506BK. 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 TAH6506BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM4 Philips TAH6506BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height 25.2 cm 19 cm
Width 7.7 cm 16.5 cm
Length 18.5 cm -
Depth - 3.8 cm
Weight 520 g 145 g Philips TAH6506BK are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Colour White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue Black
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 TAH6506BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM4 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 SBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity - 112 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 32 mm Sony WH-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAH6506BK.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material 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 TAH6506BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 5 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM4 Philips TAH6506BK
Controls Volume control, ANC on/off Volume control, play/pause, voice assistant, answer call
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM4 Philips TAH6506BK
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM4 Philips TAH6506BK
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 TAH6506BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 38 hour(s) -
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 (active noise-cancelling off): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 25 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAH6506BK recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM4.
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM4 Philips TAH6506BK
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM4 Philips TAH6506BK
Included Accessories Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) Carrying pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year
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