In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 and Sony WH-1000XM2. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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| Height | 22.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 19.7 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 285 g | 275 g | Sony WH-1000XM2 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 headphones. |
| Colour | Argilla grey | Black | Gold | Black | |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| 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 | AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Signature Sound | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB/mW | 103 dB/mW | Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Impedance | 20 Ohm | 46 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | - |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz | |
| Audio Input Details | - | - 50 - 8000 Hz |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.5 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | 770 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 21 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 14 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 16 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 21 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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| Transmission Range | - | 10 m | |
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| Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM2 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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