In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH8506 and ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. 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 TAH8506 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Height | 20.5 cm | 18.22 cm | |
Width | 18.5 cm | 8.84 cm | |
Depth | 4.5 cm | 18.5 cm | |
Weight | 279 g | 380 g | Philips TAH8506 are lighter than Philips TAH8506 headphones. |
Colour | Black | White | - | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 15 m | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station have a greater operating distance than Philips TAH8506. |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Philips TAH8506 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Open | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Philips TAH8506 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Philips TAH8506 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro | - | |
Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 7 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
Max Input Power | 30 mW | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Sensitivity | 105 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 48 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 118 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet |
MICROPHONE | Philips TAH8506 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional |
REMOTE CONTROL | Philips TAH8506 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Controls | Volume | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute |
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CABLE | Philips TAH8506 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm Headphones cable - 1.2 m Airplane connection adapter |
Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Philips TAH8506 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Features | Touch control, Multipoint Pairing | - | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
Voice Control | Indirect | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant ready, Siri ready | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Philips TAH8506 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | 800 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 60 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 45 hours Continuous talk: up to 45 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 20 months | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Philips TAH8506 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) | - |
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OTHERS | Philips TAH8506 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Included Accessories | Hard case | Base station | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents | Limited warranty - 1 year |