Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH 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-SR5BTWH vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 185 g 254 g Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH headphones.
Colour White Black | Blue
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone 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-SR5BTWH Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed 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-SR5BTWH.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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 - 40000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N.
Max Input Power 1500 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 101 dB/mW Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH.
Impedance 35 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm PET - 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-XB900N.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH 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-SR5BTWH have longer standby time than Sony WH-XB900N.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony WH-XB900N
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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