Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Philips TAG5106BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Philips TAG5106BK. 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 WH-1000XM2 vs. Philips TAG5106BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAG5106BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired
Series - 5000 Series
Height - 22.2 cm
Width - 19 cm
Depth - 8.2 cm
Weight 275 g -
Colour Gold | Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAG5106BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Philips TAG5106BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAG5106BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX DTS Surround Sound, DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAG5106BK.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 101 dB Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Philips TAG5106BK.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 50 mm Philips TAG5106BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAG5106BK
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAG5106BK
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAG5106BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
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Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAG5106BK
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAG5106BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 45 hour(s) Philips TAG5106BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM2.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Continuous playback (LED off): up to 45 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAG5106BK
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAG5106BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAG5106BK
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter USB dongle, USB charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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