Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT vs. Philips TAH8505BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT and Philips TAH8505BK. 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

Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT vs. Philips TAH8505BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Philips TAH8505BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
Weight 180 g 278 g Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT headphones.
Colour Black | Brown-grey Black
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - 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 Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Philips TAH8505BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAH8505BK.
Max Input Power 1500 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 90 dB Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have higher sensitivity than Philips TAH8505BK.
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm PET - 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAH8505BK.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Philips TAH8505BK
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -40 dB -
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Philips TAH8505BK
Controls Volume Hold, reject call, answer call
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Philips TAH8505BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Philips TAH8505BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 25 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Philips TAH8505BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours 200 hours Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have longer standby time than Philips TAH8505BK.
Charging Time 5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Philips TAH8505BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Philips TAH8505BK
Compliant Standards - RoHS, EN 50581:2012, EN 62479:2010, EN 55035:2017, EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017, EN 50663:2017, EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2, EN 55032:2015/A11:2020
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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