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Philips TAH5209 vs Soundcore Q20i

What TAH5209 does better (2) and where Q20i wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAH5209
Philips · 2024TAH5209
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
Soundcore Q20i
Soundcore · 2024Q20i
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $30
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8
7.5Battery6.6

Why is TAH5209 better than Q20i?

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

Why is Q20i better than TAH5209?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · TAH5209: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAH5209Philips TAH5209≈ $305.2
Soundcore Q20iSoundcore Q20i≈ $306.1
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 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 life with ANC—40 h
Battery capacity500 mAh—
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 3 h5 min → 4 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
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 appYesYes
Design & build
Weight—246 g
Foldable—Yes
Colours—BIue, Pink, White, Black, Navy Blue, Taupe
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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