Sony WH-XB700 vs. Philips TAH6506BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 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-XB700 vs. Philips TAH6506BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH6506BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19 cm
Width - 16.5 cm
Depth - 3.8 cm
Weight 196 g 145 g Philips TAH6506BK are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones.
Colour Black | 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.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH6506BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH6506BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-XB700.
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 SBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAH6506BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 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-XB700.
Impedance 37 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Sony WH-XB700 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAH6506BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH6506BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH6506BK
Controls Volume Volume control, play/pause, voice assistant, answer call
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH6506BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH6506BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 25 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAH6506BK recharge faster than Sony WH-XB700.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH6506BK
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH6506BK
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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