Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Philips TAT5506BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Philips TAT5506BK. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Philips TAT5506BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT5506BK
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm 3 cm
Width 1.826 cm 7 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 4.2 cm
Weight 4.28 g 64 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g -
Colour - Black
Protection IPX4 Sweat-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT5506BK
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Philips TAT5506BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAT5506BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Sensitivity - 105 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 10 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Apple H1 chip Awareness Mode, Voice Enhanced Mode
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT5506BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAT5506BK microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC)
Microphones Included 2 2 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT5506BK
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT5506BK
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT5506BK
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT5506BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Philips TAT5506BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT5506BK
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Philips TAT5506BK
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX5
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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