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Audio Technica ATH-S220BT vs Philips TAH5209

What ATH-S220BT does better (2) and where TAH5209 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-S220BT
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-S220BT
2 advantages≈ $35
vs
Philips TAH5209
Philips · 2024TAH5209
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
6.3Battery7.5

Why is ATH-S220BT better than TAH5209?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Highest frequency32,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+60%

Why is TAH5209 better than ATH-S220BT?

  1. Battery life60 h vs 65 h+8%
  2. Charging time4 h vs 2 h2×
  3. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAH5209Philips TAH5209≈ $305.2
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency32,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity105 dB92 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life60 h65 h
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Charging time4 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight180 g—
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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