Philips TAT8506BK vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

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In depth comparison and review of Philips TAT8506BK and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). 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.

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Philips TAT8506BK vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAT8506BK Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 3rd generation
Height - 3.079 cm
Width - 1.826 cm
Depth - 1.921 cm
Weight - 4.28 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.8 cm x 3.3 cm x 4.3 cm Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour Black White
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAT8506BK Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAT8506BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation).
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Philips TAT8506BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Canceling Pro+ -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 7 - 40000 Hz -
Max Input Power 5 mW -
Sensitivity 104 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 13 mm -
Features Awareness Mode Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE Philips TAT8506BK Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAT8506BK Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls - Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Philips TAT8506BK Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type USB-C cable USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Philips TAT8506BK Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Features Touch control, Multipoint Pairing -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAT8506BK Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 50 mAh -
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Philips TAT8506BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous talk: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Philips TAT8506BK Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Philips TAT8506BK Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories 6 pairs of silicone ear tips, pair of Comply foam ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (410 mAh) Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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