Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ 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

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ vs. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Height 20.4 cm 20.5 cm
Width 19.5 cm 18.5 cm
Depth 4.8 cm 4.5 cm
Weight 290.3 g 279 g Philips TAH8506 are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ headphones.
Colour Matte black Black | White
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - 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 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, aptX SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity - 105 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Philips TAH8506
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Philips TAH8506
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button Volume
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Philips TAH8506
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Philips TAH8506
Features Wear detection Touch control, Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Philips TAH8506
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 18.5 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 18.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 15 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 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Philips TAH8506
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories Carrying case, Surface USB Link Hard case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Software Certification Certified for Microsoft Teams -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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