Sony WH-CH500 vs. Philips TAH8505BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-CH500 and Philips TAH8505BK. 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-CH500 vs. Philips TAH8505BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH500 Philips TAH8505BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
Weight 140 g 278 g Sony WH-CH500 are lighter than Sony WH-CH500 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue 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-CH500 Philips TAH8505BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH8505BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH8505BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH500.
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 SBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8505BK offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH500.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity - 90 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm PET - 40 mm Philips TAH8505BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH500.
Magnet Material Ferrite Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH500 Philips TAH8505BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH500 Philips TAH8505BK
Controls Volume, power on/off Hold, reject call, answer call
CABLE Sony WH-CH500 Philips TAH8505BK
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH500 Philips TAH8505BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Philips TAH8505BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH500.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Voltage Provided 3.7 / 5 V -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) -
Power Consumption 0.7 Watt -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH500 Philips TAH8505BK
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
OTHERS Sony WH-CH500 Philips TAH8505BK
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Compliant Standards - RoHS, EN 50581:2012, EN 62479:2010, EN 55035:2017, EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017, EN 50663:2017, EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2, EN 55032:2015/A11:2020
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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