Sony MDR ZX330BT vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX330BT and Philips TAH8506. 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 ZX330BT vs. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Height - 20.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 4.5 cm
Weight 150 g 279 g Sony MDR ZX330BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX330BT headphones.
Colour - Black | White
Recommended Use 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 Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH8506 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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 20 - 20000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity - 105 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Philips TAH8506 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8506
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 100 - 4000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8506
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8506
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony MDR ZX330BT 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 Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8506
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 30 hours 60 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX330BT.
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
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX330BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8506
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8506
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX330BT Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories - Hard case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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