Why is TAT1209 better than TAT8506?
TAT1209 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is TAT8506 better than TAT1209?
- Active noise cancellingNo · TAT1209: Yes
- Battery life6 h vs 8 h+33%
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · TAT1209: Yes
- Total with charging case18 h vs 32 h+78%
- Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 7 Hz2.9×
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
- LDACNo · TAT1209: Yes
- Driver size10 mm vs 13 mm+30%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 13 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 7 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB | 104 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 8 h |
| Total with charging case | 18 h | 32 h |
| Charging time | 2 h | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 30 g | — |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
