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JBL TOUR Pro 2 vs Philips TAT8506

What TOUR Pro 2 does better (3) and where TAT8506 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

JBL TOUR Pro 2
JBL · 2023TOUR Pro 2
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Philips TAT8506
Philips · 2022TAT8506
8.0Score
5 advantages≈ $95
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
7.6Battery5.8

Why is TOUR Pro 2 better than TAT8506?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 8 h+25%
  2. Total with charging case40 h vs 32 h+25%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is TAT8506 better than TOUR Pro 2?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · TOUR Pro 2: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 7 Hz2.9×
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACNo · TOUR Pro 2: Yes
  5. Driver size10 mm vs 13 mm+30%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL TOUR Pro 2JBL TOUR Pro 2≈ $1108.0
Philips TAT8506Philips TAT8506≈ $958.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm13 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz7 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB104 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case40 h32 h
Charging time2 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6.1 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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