Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Philips TAH6506BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Philips TAH6506BK. 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 TAH6506BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH6506BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19 cm
Width - 16.5 cm
Depth - 3.8 cm
Weight 275 g 145 g Philips TAH6506BK are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black Black
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 TAH6506BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH6506BK 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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 TAH6506BK.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 112 dB Philips TAH6506BK have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 32 mm Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAH6506BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH6506BK
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 TAH6506BK
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume control, play/pause, voice assistant, answer call
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH6506BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C cable - detachable
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH6506BK
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH6506BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 38 hour(s) -
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 (active noise-cancelling off): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 25 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAH6506BK recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH6506BK
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH6506BK
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) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH6506BK
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying pouch
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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