Philips TAH8506 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH8506 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. 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 Pro Wireless for Xbox Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 20.5 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 4.5 cm -
Weight 279 g -
Colour Black | White Black
Design - Games
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 12 m SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have a greater operating distance than Philips TAH8506.
High-Resolution Audio Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
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 Yes Both headphones 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 10 - 22000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 105 dB 93 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox.
Impedance 32 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Controls Volume -
CABLE Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Audio 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 Wireless for Xbox
Features Touch control, Multipoint Pairing -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Voice Control Indirect -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant ready, Siri ready -
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 44 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox.
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 / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Philips TAH8506 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Included Accessories Hard case Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents Limited warranty - 2 years
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