Philips TAH8505BK vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips TAH8505BK vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH8505BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Features Echo-cancelling -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH8505BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
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
CABLE Philips TAH8505BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.25 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Philips TAH8505BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH8505BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
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
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH8505BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Connector Type USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips TAH8505BK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
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
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