Philips TAH5205BK vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH5205BK 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 TAH5205BK vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH5205BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.5 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 210 g 250 g Philips TAH5205BK are lighter than Philips TAH5205BK headphones.
Colour Black 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 TAH5205BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Philips TAH5205BK 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 TAH5205BK.
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 Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Bass Boost 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 TAH5205BK.
Sensitivity 90 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Philips TAH5205BK 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 TAH5205BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH5205BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume control, hold, reject call, answer call -
CABLE Philips TAH5205BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type USB charge cable
Headphones cable
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Philips TAH5205BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH5205BK 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 TAH5205BK.
Battery Life Details 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
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Philips TAH5205BK recharge faster than Philips TAH5205BK.
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH5205BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips TAH5205BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
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