In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 22.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 19.7 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 285 g | 250 g | Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 headphones. |
| Colour | Argilla grey | Black | Black | Silver | |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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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 | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| 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 | AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Signature Sound | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 20 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 8 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 770 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 21 hour(s) | 32 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM5 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 (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
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| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | JEITA | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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