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Philips TAMS3 vs Philips TAT8506

What TAMS3 does better (3) and where TAT8506 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAMS3
Philips · 2026TAMS3
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $75
vs
Philips TAT8506
Philips · 2022TAT8506
8.2Score
5 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
8.3Noise control & calls9.3
7.9Battery5.9

Why is TAMS3 better than TAT8506?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 8 h+25%
  2. Total with charging case42 h vs 32 h+31%
  3. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.2+15%

Why is TAT8506 better than TAMS3?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · TAMS3: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 7 Hz2.9×
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACNo · TAMS3: Yes
  5. Driver size10 mm vs 13 mm+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAMS3Philips TAMS3≈ $757.5
Philips TAT8506Philips TAT8506≈ $958.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm13 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz7 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity106 dB104 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case42 h32 h
Battery capacity60 mAh—
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.2
Bluetooth codecsLC3, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)2.5 g—
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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