Sony MDR XB550AP vs. Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP and Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N. 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 MDR XB550AP vs. Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 180 g 290 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Moonlight blue | Greyish black | Horizon green | Pale gold | Twilight red
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm Titanium - 40 mm Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Controls Answer/end Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR XB550AP Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 34 hour(s)
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
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 6 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB550AP Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz, 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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