Bose SoundLink vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose SoundLink 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

Bose SoundLink vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18 cm -
Width 14 cm -
Depth 6 cm -
Weight 152.6 g 196 g Bose SoundLink are lighter than Bose SoundLink headphones.
Colour Black | White Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9.1 m 10 m Sony WH-XB700 have a greater operating distance than Bose SoundLink.
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response - 5 - 22000 Hz
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance - 37 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB700
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type USB charge cable - 3.4 cm
Audio cable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundLink.
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Bose SoundLink recharge faster than Bose SoundLink.
CONNECTIONS Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories Carrying case -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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