Philips TAH8506 vs. Sony WH-CH720N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH8506 and Sony WH-CH720N. 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-CH720N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH720N
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 192 g Sony WH-CH720N are lighter than Philips TAH8506 headphones.
Colour Black | White 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-CH720N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes 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-CH720N 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 7 - 40000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH720N.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 105 dB 108 dB Sony WH-CH720N have higher sensitivity than Philips TAH8506.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Philips TAH8506 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH720N.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH720N have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, adaptive mode
MICROPHONE Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH720N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH720N
Controls Volume Volume, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant
CABLE Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH720N
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH720N
Features Touch control, Multipoint Pairing -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control Indirect Direct
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant ready, Siri ready Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH720N
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-CH720N.
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 talk (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 recharge faster than Philips TAH8506.
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH720N
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips TAH8506 Sony WH-CH720N
Included Accessories Hard case USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents -
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