Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 vs. Sony WH-XB910N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 and Sony WH-XB910N. 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 vs. Sony WH-XB910N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sony WH-XB910N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 22.5 cm -
Width 19.7 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 285 g 252 g Sony WH-XB910N are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 headphones.
Colour Argilla grey | Black Blue | Black
Body Material Anodised aluminium -
Earpad Material Leather Synthetic leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sony WH-XB910N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-XB910N 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.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Extra Bass, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB910N offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Sensitivity 93 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Sony WH-XB910N have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Impedance 20 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Bluetooth aptX technology Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sony WH-XB910N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sony WH-XB910N
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button Noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sony WH-XB910N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sony WH-XB910N
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sony WH-XB910N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 770 mAh -
Battery Life 21 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-XB910N 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 50 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
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-XB910N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Sony WH-XB910N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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