Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. Philips TAH8505BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS vs. Philips TAH8505BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Philips TAH8505BK
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
Weight 192 g 278 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS headphones.
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Philips TAH8505BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH8505BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8505BK offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS.
Max Input Power 500 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 90 dB Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS have higher sensitivity than Philips TAH8505BK.
Impedance 150 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Philips TAH8505BK
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Philips TAH8505BK
Controls On/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Hold, reject call, answer call
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Philips TAH8505BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Philips TAH8505BK
Battery Type 1 x battery - AAA type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH8505BK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Philips TAH8505BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC50IS Philips TAH8505BK
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, protective pouch -
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 - 1 year -
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