In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH8505BK and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Philips TAH8505BK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | - | 20 cm | |
Width | - | 19.5 cm | |
Depth | - | 5.2 cm | |
Weight | 278 g | 285 g | Philips TAH8505BK are lighter than Philips TAH8505BK headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g |
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Colour | Black | Anthracite black | Sand | Timber | |
Body Material | - | Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam, lambskin | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 12 m | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a greater operating distance than Philips TAH8505BK. |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Philips TAH8505BK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Philips TAH8505BK can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips TAH8505BK. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 7 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Philips TAH8505BK offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. |
Max Input Power | 30 mW | - | |
Sensitivity | 90 dB | 95 dB/mW | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have higher sensitivity than Philips TAH8505BK. |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 24 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | PET - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
MICROPHONE | Philips TAH8505BK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Features | Echo-cancelling | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Philips TAH8505BK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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Controls | Hold, reject call, answer call | Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode |
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CABLE | Philips TAH8505BK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable Headphones cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1.25 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Philips TAH8505BK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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Features | - | Touch control |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Philips TAH8505BK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 1200 mAh | |
Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 35 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH8505BK. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours |
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Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Philips TAH8505BK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) (micro-USB) Headphones |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Philips TAH8505BK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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Compliant Standards | RoHS, EN 50581:2012, EN 62479:2010, EN 55035:2017, EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017, EN 50663:2017, EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2, EN 55032:2015/A11:2020 | MFI | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 3 years |