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Philips TAT8506 vs Technics EAH-AZ40

What TAT8506 does better (6) and where EAH-AZ40 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAT8506
Philips · 2022TAT8506
8.2Score
6 advantages≈ $95
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Technics EAH-AZ40
Technics · 2021EAH-AZ40
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $100
5.9Battery4.8

Why is TAT8506 better than EAH-AZ40?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · EAH-AZ40: No
  2. Battery life8 h vs 7.5 h+7%
  3. Lowest frequency7 Hz vs 20 Hz2.9×
  4. Driver size13 mm vs 6 mm2.2×
  5. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  6. LDACYes · EAH-AZ40: No

Why is EAH-AZ40 better than TAT8506?

EAH-AZ40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Philips TAT8506Philips TAT8506≈ $958.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size13 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency7 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity104 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h7.5 h
Total with charging case32 h—
Charging time—2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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