Philips TAT8506BK vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAT8506BK and Sony WF-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 TAT8506BK vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM5
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: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black Black | Silver
Protection - Water-resistant
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 TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips TAT8506BK.
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), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Canceling Pro+ Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 7 - 40000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Philips TAT8506BK offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Max Input Power 5 mW -
Sensitivity 104 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 13 mm 8.4 mm Philips TAT8506BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Features Awareness Mode Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 3 -
CABLE Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Touch control, Multipoint Pairing -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 50 mAh -
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAT8506BK.
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 (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 6 pairs of silicone ear tips, pair of Comply foam ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (410 mAh) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
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