How we scoreBlogAdvertise
Amidioheadphones · speakers · earbuds
  1. Amidio
  2. Compare
  3. TAH5209 vs TAH8856

Philips TAH5209 vs Philips TAH8856

What TAH5209 does better (3) and where TAH8856 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAH5209
Philips · 2024TAH5209
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $30
vs
Philips TAH8856
Philips · 2022TAH8856
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $90
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8
7.5Battery6.3

Why is TAH5209 better than TAH8856?

  1. Battery life65 h vs 60 h+8%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 5 h2.5×
  3. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is TAH8856 better than TAH5209?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · TAH5209: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAH5209Philips TAH5209≈ $305.2
Philips TAH8856Philips TAH8856≈ $906.4
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity92 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life65 h60 h
Battery capacity500 mAh—
Charging time2 h5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Foldable—Yes
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare