Philips TAH5205BK vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH5205BK and Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2. 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 TAH5205BK vs. Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH5205BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - M-Series
Height 19.5 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 210 g 307 g Philips TAH5205BK are lighter than Philips TAH5205BK headphones.
Colour Black Black
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 TAH5205BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Bass Boost -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAH5205BK.
Sensitivity 90 dB 99 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have higher sensitivity than Philips TAH5205BK.
Impedance 32 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAH5205BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair
MICROPHONE Philips TAH5205BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional, beamforming
Frequency Response - 85 - 15000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH5205BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Controls Volume control, hold, reject call, answer call Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Philips TAH5205BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Cable Type USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Philips TAH5205BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH5205BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 29 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH5205BK.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 29 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Philips TAH5205BK recharge faster than Philips TAH5205BK.
WIRELESS LINK Philips TAH5205BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Radio Transmitter Power - 5.1 mW
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH5205BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips TAH5205BK Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2
Included Accessories - Protective pouch, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - RSS-102, FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB3(B)
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