Audeze LCD-4z vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audeze LCD-4z and Sony WH-XB900N. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audeze LCD-4z vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 254 g
Colour - Black | Blue
Body Material Leather -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Planar magnetic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-XB900N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 5 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Audeze LCD-4z.
Max Input Power 100 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% -
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 101 dB/mW Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than Audeze LCD-4z.
Impedance 15 Ohm 50 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 130 dB -
Diaphragm 106 mm PET - 40 mm Audeze LCD-4z have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-XB900N.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-XB900N
Controls - Volume
CABLE Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
Phone jack 6.35 mm to 2 x 4-pin mini-XLR cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 35 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Travel bag -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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