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Philips TAQ2000 vs Soundcore A25i

What TAQ2000 does better (2) and where A25i wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAQ2000
Philips · 2025TAQ2000
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $40
vs
Soundcore A25i
Soundcore · 2025A25i
6.5Score
4 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
3.1Noise control & calls3.1
4.6Battery6.9
4.6Build & features8.2

Why is TAQ2000 better than A25i?

  1. Driver size12 mm vs 6 mm2×
  2. Battery capacity51 mAh vs 37 mAh+38%

Why is A25i better than TAQ2000?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 9 h+29%
  2. Lowest frequency100 Hz vs 20 Hz5×
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  4. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAQ2000Philips TAQ2000≈ $404.4
Soundcore A25iSoundcore A25i≈ $456.5
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency100 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity113 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h9 h
Total with charging case28 h—
Battery capacity51 mAh37 mAh
Charging time2 h1 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Weight48 g—
Earbud weight (each)—5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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