Philips TAH4205WT vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH4205WT 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 TAH4205WT vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH4205WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.5 cm -
Width 16.5 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 150 g 250 g Philips TAH4205WT are lighter than Philips TAH4205WT headphones.
Colour White Black | Silver
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 TAH4205WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Philips TAH4205WT 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 TAH4205WT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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.
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips TAH4205WT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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 TAH4205WT.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm PET - 32 mm 30 mm Philips TAH4205WT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material NdFeB Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Philips TAH4205WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH4205WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume control, reject call -
CABLE Philips TAH4205WT 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 TAH4205WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH4205WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 29 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH4205WT.
Battery Life Details Standby: up to 166 hours
Continuous talk: up to 21 hours
Continuous playback: up to 29 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Standby Time 166 hours -
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH4205WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips TAH4205WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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