Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT 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

Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT vs. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Height - 20.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 4.5 cm
Weight 180 g 279 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT headphones.
Colour Black Black | White
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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH8506 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
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 SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Max Input Power 40 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW 105 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8506
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -36 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8506
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8506
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT 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 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8506
Battery Type Headphone battery lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
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 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8506
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC500BT Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories - Hard case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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