Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Philips TAT8506BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Philips TAT8506BK. 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

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Philips TAT8506BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Philips TAT8506BK
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g Charging case: 6.8 cm x 3.3 cm x 4.3 cm
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Philips TAT8506BK
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - 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 Philips TAT8506BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Noise Canceling Pro+
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response - 7 - 40000 Hz
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Sensitivity - 104 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 13 mm
Features - Awareness Mode
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Philips TAT8506BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Philips TAT8506BK
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Philips TAT8506BK
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Philips TAT8506BK
Features - Touch control, Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Philips TAT8506BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 50 mAh
Battery Life - 9 hour(s)
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
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Philips TAT8506BK
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Philips TAT8506BK
Included Accessories Charging case 6 pairs of silicone ear tips, pair of Comply foam ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (410 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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