beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and Philips TAH8506. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Height - 20.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 4.5 cm
Weight 250 g 279 g beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO are lighter than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO headphones.
Colour Black Black | White
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH8506 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAH8506 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 5 - 35000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO.
Max Input Power 100 mW 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 96 dB 105 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO.
Impedance 250 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Philips TAH8506
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Philips TAH8506
Controls - Volume
CABLE beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Philips TAH8506
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 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 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Philips TAH8506
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life - 60 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - 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 - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Philips TAH8506
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter Hard case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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