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LG TONE Free DFP9E vs Philips TAT8506

What TONE Free DFP9E does better (2) and where TAT8506 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

LG TONE Free DFP9E
LG · 2022TONE Free DFP9E
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $95
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Philips TAT8506
Philips · 2022TAT8506
8.0Score
4 advantages≈ $95
9.3Noise control & calls9.3
6.6Battery5.8

Why is TONE Free DFP9E better than TAT8506?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 8 h+25%
  2. aptXYes · TAT8506: No

Why is TAT8506 better than TONE Free DFP9E?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · TONE Free DFP9E: Yes
  2. Total with charging case24 h vs 32 h+33%
  3. LDACNo · TONE Free DFP9E: Yes
  4. Driver size8 mm vs 13 mm+62%
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAT8506Philips TAT8506≈ $958.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm13 mm
Lowest frequency—7 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—104 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case24 h32 h
Battery capacity68 mAh—
Charging time1 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYes—
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