Philips TAH8506 vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips TAH8506 and Sony WH-CH520. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips TAH8506 vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 20.5 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 4.5 cm -
Weight 279 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Philips TAH8506 headphones.
Colour Black | White Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
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-CH520
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Philips TAH8506 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 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC 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
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 7 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
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-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH520
Controls Volume Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH520
Features Touch control, Multipoint Pairing -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control Indirect Direct
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant ready, Siri ready Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH520.
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: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 recharge faster than Philips TAH8506.
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Hard case -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents -
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