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.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 32
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
battery life hours 60
69 Overall Score
Price $82
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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 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | JBL Tune 670NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Soundcore Life Q20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 42 | 32 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 314 | 470 | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| 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 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 60 | 30 | 60 | 70 | 24 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips H8506 | 84.1 | 53.5 | 80.7 | 84.8 | 92.9 | 6.2 | 70.9 | 91.2 | 82.9 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 70.9 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.8 | 37.4 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.5 | 74.3 | 80.7 | 88.3 | 95.4 | 90.8 | 81.7 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 95 | 83.9 | 96 | 62.8 | 78.3 | 85.3 | 70.9 | 99.4 | 76.5 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 95 | 88.8 | 89.1 | 100 | 92.9 | 90.8 | 96 | 91.2 | 89.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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