Sennheiser SC 165 USB vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser SC 165 USB and Philips TAH8506. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser SC 165 USB vs. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 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 98 g 279 g Sennheiser SC 165 USB are lighter than Sennheiser SC 165 USB headphones.
Colour Black, white Black | White
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser SC 165 USB Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH8506 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects EPOS Voice -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser SC 165 USB.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity - 105 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser SC 165 USB Philips TAH8506
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser SC 165 USB Philips TAH8506
Controls Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial Volume
CABLE Sennheiser SC 165 USB Philips TAH8506
Cable Type Headset cable
USB cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Cable Length 2.262 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser SC 165 USB Philips TAH8506
Features EPOS ActiveGard Touch control, Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser SC 165 USB Philips TAH8506
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life - 60 hour(s)
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)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Philips TAH8506
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser SC 165 USB Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, USB cable Hard case
Software Certification Certified for Skype for Business -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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