ASTRO A40 TR vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASTRO A40 TR and Philips TAH8506. 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

ASTRO A40 TR vs. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASTRO A40 TR Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Height 9.5 cm 20.5 cm
Width 19.7 cm 18.5 cm
Depth 20.32 cm 4.5 cm
Weight 369 g 279 g Philips TAH8506 are lighter than ASTRO A40 TR headphones.
Colour Black, blue | Black | Black, red | White | Black, olive | Navy, crimson Black | White
Earpad Material Synthetic leather -
Recommended Use Game console, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY ASTRO A40 TR Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH8506 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
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 TAH8506 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Noise Isolating Yes - ASTRO A40 TR are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Built-in Decoders MixAmp Dolby Digital -
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 24000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO A40 TR.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% -
Sensitivity - 105 dB
Impedance 48 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE ASTRO A40 TR Philips TAH8506
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL ASTRO A40 TR Philips TAH8506
Controls Volume Volume
CABLE ASTRO A40 TR Philips TAH8506
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 2 m
Audio splitter - 1.5 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Cable Length 2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES ASTRO A40 TR Philips TAH8506
Features - Touch control, Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING ASTRO A40 TR Philips TAH8506
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life - 60 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 45 hours
Continuous talk: up to 45 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS ASTRO A40 TR Philips TAH8506
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 5-pole) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS ASTRO A40 TR Philips TAH8506
Bundled with Astro MixAmp Pro TR -
Included Accessories Detachable microphone, 2 speaker tags Hard case
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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