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Philips TAH4209 vs Soundcore Q21i

What TAH4209 does better (2) and where Q21i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAH4209
Philips · 2024TAH4209
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
Soundcore Q21i
Soundcore · 2024Q21i
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.9
6.7Battery6.1

Why is TAH4209 better than Q21i?

  1. Battery capacity600 mAh vs 185 mAh3.2×
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is Q21i better than TAH4209?

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

Side by side

Philips TAH4209Philips TAH4209≈ $305.0
Soundcore Q21iSoundcore Q21i≈ $306.6
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity112 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life55 h60 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Battery capacity600 mAh185 mAh
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 4 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight160 g—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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