Philips TAH8506 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips TAH8506 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. 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. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack Headset - wired
Height 20.5 cm 19.3 cm
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 4.5 cm 8.74 cm
Weight 279 g 458 g Philips TAH8506 are lighter than Philips TAH8506 headphones.
Colour Black | White -
Recommended Use - Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
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 Effects - 360° Surround Sound
Frequency Response 7 - 40000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 105 dB 93 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro.
Impedance 32 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Controls Volume -
CABLE Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
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 Pro
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 Pro
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories Hard case 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents Limited warranty - 1 year
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