Over the past year or two, true wireless (TWS) earbuds have made an attempt to dominate the market for audio wearables. On-the-ear headphones are still preferred by certain users, and some don’t mind wearing them when exercising or running. If you fall into this category, Philips provides just the thing you should take a good look at. The Philips TAA4216BK wireless sports headphones are designed with the active crowd in mind. This is not your average bass-boosted pair. The business has given some thought to the needs of its target market and the product design. It’s time to examine what it offers, how it functions, and whether you should think about purchasing it.
The case, which is of rock-solid construction, is filled with headphones. It has a rubberized touch that feels rather upscale despite how rough it feels. These are the items in the box: Airplane headphone adapter, USB Type-A to micro-USB cable, 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable, Philips PH805BK headphones, user manual, and warranty card. The PH805 won’t win any design awards, but it is quite light (280g) and available in a stylish black/gunmetal grey.
The PH805s are pleasant to wear and provide a tight seal over your ears without pressing on them thanks to the memory foam pads lining the earcups. However, they lack the Bose QC35 II’s level of extreme comfort, and they are heavier when worn around the neck due to their larger ear cups. The headband is also easy to adjust and features memory foam padding in the centre, so users with all different types of heads may acquire the proper fit without any problems.
Four microphones are included in each of the PH805’s earcups, two of which are used for active noise cancellation while the other two are used for voice control and telephony functions. When listening to music or podcasts, the ANC on the PH805 keeps background distractions to a minimum while still being effective but not remarkable.
The PH805’s battery life is likewise outstanding, lasting up to 30 hours when the wifi and ANC are turned off and up to 25 hours when they are on. The fact that the headphones cannot be used while charging is not a major concern because they can be fully charged in 90 minutes. For a quick top-up, five minutes of mains connection will provide two hours of use, while 15 minutes will provide six hours of playtime.
