The Philips The Ringo TAH2000 belongs to the Century series, the retro line Philips launched to mark more than a hundred years of its audio history. Rounded ear cups, a slim, featherlight headband and a simple button layout give it the look of a vintage portable, while inside it runs Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, 40 mm drivers and a battery Philips rates at up to 26 hours. It weighs about 80 g, folds down, and charges over USB-C in roughly two hours.
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Retro design from the Century series
Philips presents The Ringo as a grab-and-go headphone with a design that looks back rather than forward. The round ear cups and thin headband recall the lightweight portables of earlier decades, and Philips offers the 2000 series in black, teal and white. The Philips The Ringo TAH2000 folds down for a bag, and Philips states that the plastic shell uses 47% certified recycled post-consumer ABS, with packaging made from FSC-certified recycled cardboard and soy-based ink. Two extra pairs of ear-cup cushions come in the box, so you can swap pads when the first set wears.
Sound: 40 mm drivers, closed back
Each ear cup holds a 40 mm dynamic driver in a closed acoustic design. Philips lists a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 32 ohm impedance and sensitivity of 123 dB at 1 kHz. The connection uses the SBC codec only, which is the basic Bluetooth codec every phone supports; there is no AAC, aptX or LDAC. In the Philips Headphones app you can adjust an equaliser and switch on dynamic bass, which gives the Philips The Ringo TAH2000 a fuller low end for pop and hip-hop. As an on-ear model without active noise cancelling, it lets in more outside sound than a sealed over-ear pair.
Bluetooth 5.4 and multipoint
The Philips The Ringo TAH2000 uses Bluetooth 5.4 with a range of up to 10 m and supports the A2DP, AVRCP and HFP profiles. Multipoint lets it stay connected to two devices at once, for example a laptop and a phone, so a call on the phone can interrupt music from the laptop without re-pairing. The Philips Headphones app manages connected devices and installs firmware updates. A dedicated microphone with noise reduction handles calls, and pressing the play/pause button calls up Siri or Google Assistant.
Battery: up to 26 hours
Philips rates the battery, a 200 mAh lithium polymer cell, at up to 26 hours of playtime from a full charge; real figures fall with higher volume. A full charge over USB-C takes about two hours, and a 15-minute quick charge adds about six hours of listening, enough for a commute and a working day. For the Philips The Ringo TAH2000 the best habit is to top it up when needed rather than leave it on the charger permanently, and to keep it out of a hot car, as heat ages lithium cells faster than use does.
Comfort and everyday use
At about 80 g, the Philips The Ringo TAH2000 is one of the lighter headphones Philips makes, and the on-ear foam cushions rest on the ear rather than around it. That keeps it cool and light for walking, short trips and study sessions, though some people feel pressure from on-ear pads after long hours. On-ear buttons handle playback, volume and calls, so you do not need the phone in hand. Philips gives the folded size as 15.5 × 14.7 × 5.0 cm, small enough for a backpack pocket.
Who This Is Not For
The Philips The Ringo TAH2000 is not for anyone who wants active noise cancelling for flights or loud offices: it has none, and on-ear cups let in surrounding sound. It supports only the SBC codec, so there is no AAC, aptX or LDAC for higher-quality wireless audio. Philips does not list a 3.5 mm wired input. People who find on-ear pressure uncomfortable over long sessions may prefer an over-ear model.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Philips The Ringo TAH2000 brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Headphones range, or see the official Philips Century The Ringo page.
Philips The Ringo TAH2000 Specifications
- Model: Philips TAH2000 “The Ringo”, 2000 series (Century series)
- Type: Wireless on-ear, closed back, foldable
- Drivers: 40 mm dynamic
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Impedance: 32 ohm
- Sensitivity: 123 dB at 1 kHz
- Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP / AVRCP / HFP, range up to 10 m
- Codec: SBC
- Multipoint: Yes, two devices
- Battery life: Up to 26 hours
- Charging: USB-C, about 2 hours; 15 min gives about 6 hours
- Battery: 200 mAh lithium polymer
- Microphone: 1 mic with noise reduction
- Voice assistant: Siri / Google Assistant via play/pause button
- App: Philips Headphones (EQ, dynamic bass, firmware updates)
- Weight: About 80 g
- Dimensions: 15.5 × 14.7 × 5.0 cm
- In the box: Headphones, 2 pairs of extra ear cushions, quick start guide
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Philips The Ringo TAH2000 FAQ
Does the Philips The Ringo TAH2000 have noise cancelling?
No. It has no active noise cancelling; the microphone has noise reduction for calls only.
Can it connect to two devices at once?
Yes. Bluetooth multipoint keeps it connected to two devices at the same time.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 26 hours per full charge, per Philips; 15 minutes of charging adds about 6 hours.
Does it support AAC or aptX?
No. Philips lists SBC as the only codec.
Is it foldable?
Yes. The headband folds down for carrying.
How much does it weigh?
About 80 g, according to Philips.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Philips The Ringo TAH2000, brand-new and sealed.
How long does delivery take?
Up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE, free on orders from AED 300; any current delivery fee for your order is shown at checkout.
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