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HifiMan HE-R9 vs Philips TAH8856

What HE-R9 does better (2) and where TAH8856 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan HE-R9
HifiMan · 2022HE-R9
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Philips TAH8856
Philips · 2022TAH8856
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $90
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.9

Why is HE-R9 better than TAH8856?

  1. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+75%
  2. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 20 Hz+33%

Why is TAH8856 better than HE-R9?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · HE-R9: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAH8856Philips TAH8856≈ $906.4
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency15 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity100 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—60 h
Charging time—5 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight460 g—
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBrown, Black, Red—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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