Philips TAH8505BK vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH8505BK 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 TAH8505BK vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH8505BK Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 278 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Philips TAH8505BK 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.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAH8505BK Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Philips TAH8505BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired 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 TAH8505BK.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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 SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 7 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips TAH8505BK offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 90 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm 30 mm Philips TAH8505BK 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 TAH8505BK Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Features Echo-cancelling -
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH8505BK Sony WH-CH520
Controls Hold, reject call, answer call Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Philips TAH8505BK Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type USB charge cable
Headphones cable
USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Philips TAH8505BK Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH8505BK Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Sony WH-CH520 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: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH8505BK Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Philips TAH8505BK Sony WH-CH520
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 -
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