Philips TAH9505BK vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH9505BK and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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 TAH9505BK vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH9505BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 9 cm -
Width 17.01 cm -
Depth 18.92 cm -
Weight 250 g 250 g Both headphones are equally heavy.
Colour Black Black | Silver
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAH9505BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips TAH9505BK.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Acoustic Noise Cancelling -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 4 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Philips TAH9505BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Philips TAH9505BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH9505BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume control, answer/end -
CABLE Philips TAH9505BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Philips TAH9505BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Features Touch control Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH9505BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH9505BK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Philips TAH9505BK recharge faster than Philips TAH9505BK.
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH9505BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips TAH9505BK Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying case, audio cable, airplane adapter Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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