Philips TAH8506 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH8506 and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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 TAH8506 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.5 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 4.5 cm -
Weight 279 g 250 g Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Philips TAH8506 headphones.
Colour Black | White Black | Silver
Recommended Use - 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 TAH8506 Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Philips TAH8506 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips TAH8506.
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 7 - 40000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAH8506.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 105 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Philips TAH8506 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume -
CABLE Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-1000XM5
Features Touch control, Multipoint Pairing Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control Indirect -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant ready, Siri ready Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5.
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
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 recharge faster than Philips TAH8506.
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Hard case Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents -
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