Philips TAH5205BK vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH5205BK and Sony WH-CH520. 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-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH5205BK Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 19.5 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 210 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Philips TAH5205BK headphones.
Colour Black Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
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-CH520
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Philips TAH5205BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Bass Boost Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 90 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Philips TAH5205BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Philips TAH5205BK Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH5205BK Sony WH-CH520
Controls Volume control, hold, reject call, answer call Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Philips TAH5205BK Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type USB charge cable
Headphones cable
USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Philips TAH5205BK Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH5205BK Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 29 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH5205BK.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 29 hours Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Philips TAH5205BK recharge faster than Philips TAH5205BK.
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH5205BK Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
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