Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Philips TAH4205RD

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Philips TAH4205RD. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. Philips TAH4205RD Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205RD
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 26.5 cm 18.5 cm
Width 18.6 cm 16.5 cm
Depth 2.93 cm 4 cm
Weight 255 g 150 g Philips TAH4205RD are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Red
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205RD
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH4205RD can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH4205RD have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM3.
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-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAH4205RD are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Volume Limiting Function Yes -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAH4205RD.
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm PET - 32 mm Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAH4205RD.
Magnet Material Neodymium NdFeB
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205RD
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205RD
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button Volume control, reject call
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205RD
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205RD
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205RD
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 29 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH4205RD.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 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-1000XM3 have longer standby time than Philips TAH4205RD.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205RD
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 Philips TAH4205RD
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
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