Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Philips TAH4205WT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Philips TAH4205WT. 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 TAH4205WT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH4205WT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 16.5 cm
Depth - 4 cm
Weight 275 g 150 g Philips TAH4205WT are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black White
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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 WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH4205WT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH4205WT 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) 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 TAH4205WT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAH4205WT.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm PET - 32 mm Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAH4205WT.
Magnet Material Neodymium NdFeB
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH4205WT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH4205WT
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume control, reject call
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH4205WT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH4205WT
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH4205WT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 29 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH4205WT.
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
Standby: up to 166 hours
Continuous talk: up to 21 hours
Continuous playback: up to 29 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 166 hours Sony WH-1000XM2 have longer standby time than Philips TAH4205WT.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH4205WT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH4205WT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH4205WT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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