Sony WH-XB700 vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 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-XB700 vs. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Height - 20.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 4.5 cm
Weight 196 g 279 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones.
Colour Black | Blue 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
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH8506 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH8506 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, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAH8506 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 (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB700.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 105 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB700.
Impedance 37 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8506
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8506
Controls Volume Volume
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8506
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8506
Features - Touch control, Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8506
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB700.
Battery Life Details - 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 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 recharge faster than Sony WH-XB700.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8506
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories - Hard case
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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