Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Philips TAH8505BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and Philips TAH8505BK. 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

Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Philips TAH8505BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Philips TAH8505BK
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
Weight 180 g 278 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP Philips TAH8505BK
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH8505BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8505BK offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 90 dB Sony MDR XB550AP have higher sensitivity than Philips TAH8505BK.
Impedance 24 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm PET - 40 mm Philips TAH8505BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP Philips TAH8505BK
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP Philips TAH8505BK
Controls Answer/end Hold, reject call, answer call
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP Philips TAH8505BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP Philips TAH8505BK
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Philips TAH8505BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP Philips TAH8505BK
Compliant Standards - RoHS, EN 50581:2012, EN 62479:2010, EN 55035:2017, EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017, EN 50663:2017, EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2, EN 55032:2015/A11:2020
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