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Audio Technica ATH-HL7BT vs Philips TAH6506BK/00

What ATH-HL7BT does better (6) and where TAH6506BK/00 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-HL7BT
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-HL7BT
6.1Score
6 advantages≈ $95
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Philips TAH6506BK/00
Philips · 2021TAH6506BK/00
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
3.4Battery3.4

Why is ATH-HL7BT better than TAH6506BK/00?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · TAH6506BK/00: No
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · TAH6506BK/00: No
  5. Driver size53 mm vs 32 mm+66%
  6. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%

Why is TAH6506BK/00 better than ATH-HL7BT?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 30 h+50%
  2. Weight220 g vs 145 g+52%
Specifications

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Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size53 mm32 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance48 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB112 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h30 h
Battery life with ANC—25 h
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight220 g145 g
Foldable—Yes
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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