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Edifier WH950NB vs Philips TAH8856

What WH950NB does better (5) and where TAH8856 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Edifier WH950NB
Edifier · 2022WH950NB
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ $110
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Philips TAH8856
Philips · 2022TAH8856
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $90
6.7Sound2.9
6.6Noise control & calls7.8
5.2Battery6.3

Why is WH950NB better than TAH8856?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · TAH8856: No
  2. Charging time1.5 h vs 5 h3.3×
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · TAH8856: No
  5. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is TAH8856 better than WH950NB?

  1. Battery life34 h vs 60 h+76%
Specifications

Side by side

Edifier WH950NBEdifier WH950NB≈ $1106.8
Philips TAH8856Philips TAH8856≈ $906.4
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Sensitivity91 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life34 h60 h
Battery life with ANC34 h—
Charging time1.5 h5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 7 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight296 g—
FoldableYesYes
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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