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Philips TAK4206 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:28 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Philips TAK4206 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

8.3

User score

â–²Better than 66% of headphones
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

52%

5.7

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

8.5

Design

8%

5.5

Connectivity

6%

7.0

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 64% of headphones
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 3,816 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 76% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Philips TAK4206

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

52%

5.7

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

8.5

Design

8%

5.5

Connectivity

6%

7.0

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

6.2
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 3,816 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
Philips TAK4206 has a popularity score of 8.7 points, which is higher than that of 83.1% of products in this category.
8.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
32 mm
Driver size
32 mm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 32 mm, smaller driver size than 74.2% of headphones and equal to 3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
Noise-canceling microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
Bluetooth version
5
â–² Better than 71% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
EQ support
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
Companion app
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
28 hours
Battery life
28 hours
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 28 hours, lower battery life than 54% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2 hours
Charging time
2 hours
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
â–² Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
240 mAh
Battery capacity
240 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 240 mAh, lower battery capacity than 92.8% of headphones and equal to 1.5% of headphones.
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Brand name
Philips
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
128 g
Weight
128 g
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 128 g, lighter than 74.8% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Philips TAK4206 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 41.3% lower weight
    Weight
    128 g
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (128 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    128 g vs 218 g
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Philips TAK4206 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 48.9% more popular
    Philips TAK4206 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (8.74 vs 5.9).
    8.74 vs 5.87
  • 41.3% lower weight
    Weight
    128 g
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (128 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    128 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Kid-friendly design
    Designed for kids
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This pair of headphones has a kid-friendly design, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.6% of headphones are designed for kids.
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 8 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    32 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    32 mm vs 40 mm
  • 19 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    83 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (83 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    83 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 58.6% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    240 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (240 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    240 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 25 dB lower max SPL
    Max SPL
    85 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (85 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    85 dB vs 110 dB
  • 20 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    83 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (83 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    83 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 8 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    32 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    32 mm vs 40 mm
  • 19 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    83 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (83 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    83 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 25 dB lower max SPL
    Max SPL
    85 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (85 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    85 dB vs 110 dB
  • 20 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    83 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (83 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    83 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 58.6% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    240 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (240 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    240 mAh vs 580 mAh

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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telegraph.co.uk
11/12/2025
Summary of the review
The best headphones for kids, tried and tested by my children
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test.de
03/04/2024
Summary of the review
Review: Philips TAK4206 - Stiftung Warentest
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faz.net
30/03/2026
Summary of the review
The Best Headphones for Kids | Review 04/2026 - FAZ
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wireltern.ch
20/03/2026
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Kids' Headphones Review: Philips TAK4206", "Philips TAK4206 Kids' Headphones Tested
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bayern3.de
26/04/2024
Summary of the review
Stiftung Warentest: A closer look at the Philips TAK4206
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consumentenbond.nl
27/03/2024
Summary of the review
The best kids' headphones: expert tested
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Third-party reviews

Based on 3,816 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Philips TAK4206

  • Light-up ear cups with multiple colorful modes are very appealing to children
  • Excellent battery life, providing up to 28 hours of playtime on a full charge
  • Versatile connectivity options, working via both Bluetooth and a 3.5mm wired jack
  • Lightweight and compact design makes them comfortable for small children to wear
  • Effective volume limitation (85 dB) for hearing protection, with additional parental controls via the app
  • Quick charge feature provides 2 hours of extra play from just a 15-minute boost

What we don't like about Philips TAK4206

  • Battery and charging issues reported, with some units failing to charge or hold power after a few months
  • Power button requires a very long press to turn off, which is not intuitive for kids
  • Volume cap may be too low for noisy environments like airplanes or car trips
  • Rigid headband can feel tight or press uncomfortably on children's ears over time
  • App functionality is limited and sometimes requires unnecessary permissions like location access
  • Pairing process can be laborious or unreliable on certain devices

Verdict

The Philips TAK4206 is a pair of wireless on-ear headphones specifically designed for children, featuring 32 mm dynamic drivers with a built-in volume limit of 85 dB for safe listening. These lightweight (128g) headphones offer up to 28 hours of playtime per charge, with a 15-minute quick charge providing an additional 2 hours of use via USB-C. Key characteristics include Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with a 10-meter range, a foldable design for easy storage, and funky light-up ear cup panels with four selectable color modes. Main pros include app-based parental controls for setting volume and time limits, high comfort from soft cushions, and the option for a wired connection via a 3.5 mm jack. Notable cons reported by users include a somewhat non-intuitive power-off sequence for young children and a maximum volume that may be too quiet for use in noisy environments like airplanes.

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