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Philips TAT8506 vs Philips The Tube MS80

What TAT8506 does better (4) and where The Tube MS80 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAT8506
Philips · 2022TAT8506
8.0Score
4 advantages≈ $95
vs
Philips The Tube MS80
Philips · 2026The Tube MS80
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $370
Higher score
5.8Battery8.2

Why is TAT8506 better than The Tube MS80?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · The Tube MS80: No
  2. Lowest frequency7 Hz vs 50 Hz7.1×
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · The Tube MS80: No

Why is The Tube MS80 better than TAT8506?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 24 h3×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  3. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 6+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAT8506Philips TAT8506≈ $958.0
Sound
FitIn-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size13 mm—
Output power—140 W
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency7 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity104 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h24 h
Total with charging case32 h—
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Charging time—3 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.26
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLC3, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—6,800 g
Width—593 mm
Height—232 mm
Depth—200 mm
Protection ratingIPX4IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
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