Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal and Philips TAH8506. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal vs. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Height 17.87 cm 20.5 cm
Width 16.73 cm 18.5 cm
Depth 9.26 cm 4.5 cm
Weight 282 g 279 g Philips TAH8506 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal headphones.
Colour Navy | Antracite black | Grey mist Black | White
Body Material Aluminium, rubber, composite polymer, bamboo fibre cloth -
Earpad Material Memory foam, lambskin -
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m 10 m Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have a greater operating distance than Philips TAH8506.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 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 / 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 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 SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancellation Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Built-in Decoders Dolby Atmos -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 105 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Philips TAH8506
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Philips TAH8506
Controls Power on/off, volume control, microphone on/mute, play/pause, ANC/transparency Volume
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Philips TAH8506
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Headphones 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
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Philips TAH8506
Features - Touch control, Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
Additional Functions Transparency mode -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Philips TAH8506
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh 800 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have a higher battery capacity than Philips TAH8506.
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (Bluetooth ON): up to 24 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 Portal.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Philips TAH8506
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories Inflight adapter Hard case
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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