Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT and Sony WH-XB700. 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 263 g 196 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT headphones.
Colour - Black | Blue
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-XB700.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB700.
Max Input Power 1000 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT.
Impedance 35 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Sony WH-XB700
Controls Volume control, answer/end Volume
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB700.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 60 hours
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Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time 5.5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 recharge faster than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter, micro-USB cable (0.3m) -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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