Side by side comparison and review of Philips TAH8506 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Philips TAH8506 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 20.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.5 cm | - | |
| Weight | 279 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than Philips TAH8506 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | White | Black | |
| 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 1X |
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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 | 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 1X. |
| Max Input Power | 30 mW | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 93 dB | Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
| 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 1X |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X 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 1X |
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| Controls | Volume | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | Philips TAH8506 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm Headphones cable - 1.2 m Airplane connection adapter |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Philips TAH8506 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Features | Touch control, Multipoint Pairing | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | |
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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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | - | |
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| 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 1X |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Philips TAH8506 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Included Accessories | Hard case | Audio cable | |
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| 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 Australia: limited warranty - 2 years |
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