Philips TAT8506BK vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAT8506BK and Bowers & Wilkins PI5. 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 TAT8506BK vs. Bowers & Wilkins PI5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAT8506BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.8 cm x 3.3 cm x 4.3 cm Charging case: 47 g
Earbud: 8 g
Colour Black White | Black
Protection - IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAT8506BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Canceling Pro+ Advanced ANC
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response 7 - 40000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Philips TAT8506BK offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Max Input Power 5 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 104 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 13 mm 9.2 mm Philips TAT8506BK have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
Features Awareness Mode Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Ambient Pass-Through
MICROPHONE Philips TAT8506BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 3 4 Bowers & Wilkins PI5 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAT8506BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Controls - Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC mode
CABLE Philips TAT8506BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Cable Type USB-C cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Philips TAT8506BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Features Touch control, Multipoint Pairing Fast charge, auto power on/off
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant -
Sensors - Wear sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAT8506BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 50 mAh -
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Philips TAT8506BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PI5.
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 (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Philips TAT8506BK recharge faster than Philips TAT8506BK.
CONNECTIONS Philips TAT8506BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Philips TAT8506BK Bowers & Wilkins PI5
Included Accessories 6 pairs of silicone ear tips, pair of Comply foam ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (410 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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