SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and Philips TAH8506. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Height - 20.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 4.5 cm
Weight - 279 g
Colour - Black | White
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m 10 m SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless have a greater operating distance than Philips TAH8506.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH8506 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH8506 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - 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 DTS Headphone:X 2.0 -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 105 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Philips TAH8506
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Philips TAH8506
Controls Volume Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Philips TAH8506
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless 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 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Philips TAH8506
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
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
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Philips TAH8506
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Philips TAH8506
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories - Hard case
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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