Sony WI-1000X vs. Philips TAT8506BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Philips TAT8506BK. 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 WI-1000X vs. Philips TAT8506BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Philips TAT8506BK
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 71 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.8 cm x 3.3 cm x 4.3 cm
Colour Black | Gold 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 WI-1000X Philips TAT8506BK
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Philips TAT8506BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000X.
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, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Noise Canceling Pro+
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAT8506BK.
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 104 dB Philips TAT8506BK have higher sensitivity than Sony WI-1000X.
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 9 mm 13 mm Philips TAT8506BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X.
Features - Awareness Mode
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Philips TAT8506BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Philips TAT8506BK
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Philips TAT8506BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C cable
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Philips TAT8506BK
Features Vibrating call alert Touch control, Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Philips TAT8506BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 50 mAh
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAT8506BK.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous talk: up to 9 hours
Standby Time 100 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAT8506BK recharge faster than Sony WI-1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Philips TAT8506BK
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Philips TAT8506BK
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Philips TAT8506BK
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 6 pairs of silicone ear tips, pair of Comply foam ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (410 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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