Philips H8506
The 40mm drivers support Hi-Res Audio over a wired connection, while advanced ANC and a 60-hour battery life (45 with ANC) ensure uninterrupted listening through long workdays or flights. A quick 15-minute charge provides an extra 8 hours of playback, and Bluetooth Multipoint lets you seamlessly switch between two devices. These foldable headphones are best for commuters and remote workers who prioritize marathon battery life and multitasking over call quality.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong sound (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong anc (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | PHILIPS H8506 Over-Ear Wireless Headphones with Noise Canceling Pro (ANC) and Multipoint Bluetooth Connection, 60 Hours Playtime, (TAH8506BK/00),Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | advanced |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 60 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute charge gives you an extra 8 hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | PHILIPS headphones |
vs Competition
| Spec | Philips H8506 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | TOZO HT2 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 37 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 314 | 32 | 48 | - | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | 60 | 30 | 60 | 40 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips H8506 | 80.6 | 47.6 | 77.8 | 80.7 | 90.7 | 7.8 | 70.6 | 88.5 | 80.3 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 70.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 93.4 | 83.2 | 95.7 | 99.1 | 90.7 | 81 | 87 | 83.1 | 87.5 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 98.3 | 81.6 | 53.7 | 0 | 97.7 | 55 |
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 35 | 95.8 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 0 | 96.2 | 80.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 Compare | 93.4 | 68.2 | 92.4 | 48.9 | 72.7 | 16 | 95.9 | 93.4 | 93.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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