Sony WH-XB700 vs. Philips TAH8505BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 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-XB700 vs. Philips TAH8505BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8505BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
Weight 196 g 278 g Sony WH-XB700 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.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB700 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-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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX 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 -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8505BK offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB700.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 90 dB Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than Philips TAH8505BK.
Impedance 37 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8505BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8505BK
Controls Volume Hold, reject call, answer call
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8505BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8505BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours
Standby Time 300 hours 200 hours Sony WH-XB700 have longer standby time than Philips TAH8505BK.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8505BK
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8505BK
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 - parts and labour - 1 year -
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