Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N 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

Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 290 g 254 g Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N headphones.
Colour Moonlight blue | Greyish black | Horizon green | Pale gold | Twilight red 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.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N 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 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N.
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 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 Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 101 dB/mW Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N.
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm Titanium - 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume
CABLE Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-XB900N
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant -
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 34 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 34 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 48 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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 200 hours 300 hours Sony WH-XB900N have longer standby time than Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N.
Charging Time 6 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N recharge faster than Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N.
WIRELESS LINK Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-XB900N
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz, 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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