Philips TAT8506BK vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAT8506BK and Sony WF-C500. 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-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 5.4 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.8 cm x 3.3 cm x 4.3 cm Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Black Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection - Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-C500
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 Sony WF-C500.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Philips TAT8506BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Canceling Pro+ -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 7 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips TAT8506BK offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-C500.
Max Input Power 5 mW -
Sensitivity 104 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 13 mm 5.8 mm Philips TAT8506BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Awareness Mode -
MICROPHONE Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-C500
Controls - Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-C500
Cable Type USB-C cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-C500
Features Touch control, Multipoint Pairing -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 50 mAh -
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 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: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Philips TAT8506BK recharge faster than Philips TAT8506BK.
CONNECTIONS Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-C500
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Philips TAT8506BK Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories 6 pairs of silicone ear tips, pair of Comply foam ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (410 mAh) Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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