Philips TAE4205BK vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAE4205BK and Sony WF-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 TAE4205BK vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAE4205BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2 cm -
Width 10 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 16 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black Black | Silver
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAE4205BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips TAE4205BK.
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), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Effects Bass Boost Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAE4205BK.
Sensitivity 105 dB -
Diaphragm PET - 8.2 mm 8.4 mm Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAE4205BK.
Magnet Material NdFeB -
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Philips TAE4205BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAE4205BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Mute, volume control, answer/end, phone/music mode, reject call, Bass Boost button -
CABLE Philips TAE4205BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Philips TAE4205BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAE4205BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAE4205BK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
CONNECTIONS Philips TAE4205BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
OTHERS Philips TAE4205BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Ear tips kit, USB-C charging cable Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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