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Alienware Pro Wireless vs Philips TAH8506: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Alienware Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $125.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • Alienware Pro Wireless
  • Philips TAH8506
HearWiki score
86
72
Sound
8.7
7.5
Noise cancelling
8.1
6.6
Battery
9.1
8.7
Calls
8.7
6.0
Value
8.6
8.8
Price (USD)
$120
$70

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Mixed generations

Alienware Pro Wireless (2024) against Philips TAH8506 (2021). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Alienware Pro Wireless brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, while the Philips TAH8506 answers with Top codec LDAC against SBC. The Philips TAH8506 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing.

  • Pro Wireless20243 yr newer
  • TAH85062021
What differsPro WirelessTAH8506

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Top codec
SBC
LDAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Pro WirelessTAH8506
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$70
HearWiki score
86
72
Released
2024
2021
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
50 mm driver
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
7 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
96 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC
AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
70 h
60 h
Battery life (ANC on)
35 h
45 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
15 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Weight
310 g
279 g
Water resistance
-
none
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
leatherette
-
Clamp force
365 g
-
Microphones
2
4
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
AI ENC
noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

Alienware Pro Wireless

Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included
  • Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
  • Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
  • Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching

Philips TAH8506

The Philips TAH8506 is an over-ear wireless headphone with hybrid active noise cancellation, designed for long listening sessions thanks to its impressive 60-hour battery life (45 hours with ANC on). It supports high-quality LDAC and AAC codecs, along with Bluetooth multipoint for seamless switching between devices. A lightweight build and touch controls round out a feature set that aims to deliver solid value at a budget-friendly price point.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Supports LDAC for high-resolution audio
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for versatile listening
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Plastic build may feel less premium

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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