Philips TAH8506 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Philips TAH8506 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips TAH8506 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 20.5 cm 19.9 cm
Width 18.5 cm 16.8 cm
Depth 4.5 cm 8.66 cm
Weight 279 g 322 g Philips TAH8506 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 12 m SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 have a greater operating distance than Philips TAH8506.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
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 Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 7.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 105 dB 93 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth
CABLE Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Features Touch control, Multipoint Pairing -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Voice Control Indirect -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant ready, Siri ready -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 800 mAh 620 mAh Philips TAH8506 have a higher battery capacity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7.
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
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Included Accessories Hard case USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents Limited warranty - 1 year
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