Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT vs. Philips TAH8505BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT 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-ANC900BT vs. Philips TAH8505BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Philips TAH8505BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
Weight 263 g 278 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT headphones.
Colour - Black
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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-ANC900BT Philips TAH8505BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAH8505BK.
Max Input Power 1000 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 90 dB Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT have higher sensitivity than Philips TAH8505BK.
Impedance 35 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-ANC900BT Philips TAH8505BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Philips TAH8505BK
Controls Volume control, answer/end Hold, reject call, answer call
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Philips TAH8505BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Philips TAH8505BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH8505BK.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 5.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Philips TAH8505BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Philips TAH8505BK
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter, micro-USB cable (0.3m) -
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
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