Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation and Sony WH-1000XM4. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20 cm 25.2 cm
Width 19.7 cm 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Depth 5.2 cm -
Weight 285 g 520 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation headphones.
Colour Chestnut White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Body Material Stainless steel, aluminium -
Earpad Material Leather Urethane 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.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WH-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation.
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, apt-X LL SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Signature Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz -
Sensitivity 93 dB -
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Features Touch control Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 33 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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