Sony MDR 1AM2 vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1AM2 and Sony WH-XB900N. 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

Sony MDR 1AM2 vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 187 g 254 g Sony MDR 1AM2 are lighter than Sony MDR 1AM2 headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue
Earpad Material Synthetic leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - 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.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 3 - 100000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1AM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N.
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 101 dB/mW Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1AM2.
Impedance 16 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB900N
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cellular phone cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 35 hour(s)
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 - 300 hours
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1AM2 Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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