Philips TAA4216BK vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAA4216BK and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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

Philips TAA4216BK vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAA4216BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.9 cm -
Width 17.2 cm -
Depth 5 cm -
Weight 214 g 250 g Philips TAA4216BK are lighter than Philips TAA4216BK headphones.
Colour Black Black | Silver
Protection Splashproof -
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAA4216BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Philips TAA4216BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips TAA4216BK.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAA4216BK.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 118 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Philips TAA4216BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Philips TAA4216BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
CABLE Philips TAA4216BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C cable - detachable USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Philips TAA4216BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAA4216BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Philips TAA4216BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5.
Battery Life Details Continuous talk: up to 35 hours
Continuous playback: up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Philips TAA4216BK recharge faster than Philips TAA4216BK.
CONNECTIONS Philips TAA4216BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips TAA4216BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards IP55 JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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