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Philips TAH8856 vs Shure Aonic 40

What TAH8856 does better (1) and where Aonic 40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAH8856
Philips · 2022TAH8856
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $90
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Shure Aonic 40
Shure · 2022Aonic 40
2 advantages≈ $95
7.9Noise control & calls7.9

Why is TAH8856 better than Aonic 40?

  1. Battery life60 h vs 25 h2.4×

Why is Aonic 40 better than TAH8856?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · TAH8856: Yes
  2. aptXNo · TAH8856: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAH8856Philips TAH8856≈ $906.4
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—31 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life60 h25 h
Charging time5 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight—319 g
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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