Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT and Sony WH-XB900N. 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

Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.5 cm -
Width 19 cm -
Depth 4.6 cm -
Weight 190 g 254 g Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT are lighter than Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT headphones.
Colour White Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB900N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT.
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 - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-XB900N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 8 - 21500 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 104 dB 101 dB/mW Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N.
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, phone/music mode, reject call Volume
CABLE Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type USB charge cable Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 12 hours 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Standby Time 166 hours 300 hours Sony WH-XB900N have longer standby time than Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT.
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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