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Audio Technica ATH-S220BT vs Philips TAH4209

What ATH-S220BT does better (3) and where TAH4209 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-S220BT
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-S220BT
4.8Score
3 advantages≈ $35
vs
Philips TAH4209
Philips · 2024TAH4209
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls4.0
6.2Battery6.7

Why is ATH-S220BT better than TAH4209?

  1. Battery life60 h vs 55 h+9%
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  3. Highest frequency32,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+60%

Why is TAH4209 better than ATH-S220BT?

  1. Charging time4 h vs 2 h2×
  2. Weight180 g vs 160 g+12%
  3. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAH4209Philips TAH4209≈ $305.0
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm—
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency32,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity105 dB112 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life60 h55 h
Battery capacity—600 mAh
Charging time4 h2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Weight180 g160 g
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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