Audio-Technica ATH S200BT vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH S200BT and Sony WH-XB900N. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH S200BT vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH S200BT Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 190 g 254 g Audio-Technica ATH S200BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH S200BT headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH S200BT Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB900N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH S200BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 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 - 32000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH S200BT.
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 101 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH S200BT have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N.
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH S200BT Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 15000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH S200BT offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N.
Sensitivity -40 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH S200BT Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH S200BT Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30 cm Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH S200BT Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH S200BT Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH S200BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB900N.
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 1000 hours 300 hours Audio-Technica ATH S200BT have longer standby time than Sony WH-XB900N.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH S200BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH S200BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH S200BT Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type - USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH S200BT Sony WH-XB900N
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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