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At a glance
- Brand
- Philips
- Type
- True Wireless
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Released
- -
The Philips 8000 series TAT8505BK are true wireless in-ear headphones with hybrid active noise canceling and awareness mode. They feature 13mm drivers, a charging case with up to 24 hours total playtime, and support wireless charging and USB-C.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
These true wireless earbuds combine hybrid active noise cancellation with an awareness mode for flexible listening. They pack 13mm drivers and offer up to 24 hours of total playback with the charging case, plus wireless charging and USB-C support. A quick 15-minute charge provides an hour of use, and wear detection pauses audio when removed.
What works
- Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
- 24-hour total battery with case
- Wireless charging and USB-C
- Fast charge: 15 min for 1 hour
- Wear detection for auto-pause
What doesn't
- Battery life drops to 5 hours with ANC on
- No mention of multipoint connection
- Case adds weight for portability
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Specifications
| Driver | 13 mm driver |
|---|---|
| Driver size | 13 mm |
Audio
| Driver | 13 mm driver |
|---|---|
| Driver size | 13 mm |
Battery
| Battery life | 6 h |
|---|---|
| Battery life (ANC on) | 5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 24 h |
| Quick charge | 15 min → 1 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes |
Design
| USB-C | Yes |
|---|
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