Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX vs. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Height 20 cm 20.5 cm
Width 19.5 cm 18.5 cm
Depth 5.2 cm 4.5 cm
Weight 285 g 279 g Philips TAH8506 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm
Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g
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Colour Anthracite black | Sand | Timber Black | White
Body Material Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium -
Earpad Material Memory foam, lambskin -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m 10 m Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a greater operating distance than Philips TAH8506.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH8506 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips TAH8506.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 105 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Philips TAH8506
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Philips TAH8506
Controls Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode Volume
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Philips TAH8506
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Cable Length 1.25 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Philips TAH8506
Features Touch control Touch control, Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Philips TAH8506
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh 800 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a higher battery capacity than Philips TAH8506.
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 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 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Philips TAH8506
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable Hard case
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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