Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and Philips TAH8506. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 vs. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Height - 20.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 4.5 cm
Weight 155 g 279 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 headphones.
Colour White | Grey Black | White
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH8506 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH8506 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAH8506 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response - 7 - 40000 Hz
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity - 105 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Philips TAH8506
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Philips TAH8506
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Philips TAH8506
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Philips TAH8506
Features - Touch control, Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Philips TAH8506
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 45 hours
Continuous talk: up to 45 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Philips TAH8506
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Philips TAH8506
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories - Hard case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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