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Philips TAH4209 vs Philips TAH8856

What TAH4209 does better (2) and where TAH8856 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAH4209
Philips · 2024TAH4209
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ $25
vs
Philips TAH8856
Philips · 2022TAH8856
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8
6.7Battery6.3

Why is TAH4209 better than TAH8856?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 5 h2.5×
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is TAH8856 better than TAH4209?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · TAH4209: Yes
  2. Battery life55 h vs 60 h+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAH4209Philips TAH4209≈ $254.8
Philips TAH8856Philips TAH8856≈ $906.4
Sound
FitOn-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity112 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life55 h60 h
Battery capacity600 mAh—
Charging time2 h5 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Weight160 g—
Foldable—Yes
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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