Sony WI-1000XM2 vs. Philips TAT4556BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 and Philips TAT4556BK. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WI-1000XM2 vs. Philips TAT4556BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT4556BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 58 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 2.31 cm x 2.67 cm x 2.43 cm
Charging case: 7.1 cm x 4 cm x 3.1 cm
Colour Black | Silver Black
Protection - Splashproof, sweat-resistant
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 WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT4556BK
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Philips TAT4556BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000XM2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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, LDAC AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Adaptive Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAT4556BK.
Max Input Power - 10 mW
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 98 dB Sony WI-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Philips TAT4556BK.
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 12 mm Philips TAT4556BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000XM2.
Features - 2-in-1 convertible from stereo to mono sound
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT4556BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT4556BK
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Voice assistant
CABLE Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT4556BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
USB-C cable - detachable - 28 cm
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT4556BK
Features Vibrating call alert Touch control
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT4556BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 50 mAh
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAT4556BK.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
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Standby Time 100 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAT4556BK recharge faster than Sony WI-1000XM2.
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT4556BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-1000XM2 Philips TAT4556BK
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (500 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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