Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT and Philips TAH8506. 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 TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT 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 263 g 279 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT headphones.
Colour - Black | White
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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAH8506.
Max Input Power 1000 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 105 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT.
Impedance 35 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Philips TAH8506
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Philips TAH8506
Controls Volume control, answer/end Volume
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Philips TAH8506
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m 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-ANC900BT 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-ANC900BT Philips TAH8506
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
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 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 45 hours
Continuous talk: up to 45 hours
Charging Time 5.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Philips TAH8506
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter, micro-USB cable (0.3m) Hard case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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