Philips TAH8506 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH8506 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. 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. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.5 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 4.5 cm -
Weight 279 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P are lighter than Philips TAH8506 headphones.
Colour Black | White Black | White
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Philips TAH8506 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
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
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 7 - 40000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 105 dB 93 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Controls Volume Mute, volume
CABLE Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Features Touch control, Multipoint Pairing ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Voice Control Indirect -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant ready, Siri ready -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life 60 hour(s) -
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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Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Included Accessories Hard case Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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