Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 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 WH-1000XM2 vs. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 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 275 g 279 g Sony WH-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black 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 Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor Full size 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 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH8506 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, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAH8506.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 105 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH8506
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 TAH8506
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH8506
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH8506
Features - Touch control, Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH8506
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 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 (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 45 hours
Continuous talk: up to 45 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH8506
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH8506
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)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Hard case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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