Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB550AP | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 180 g | 254 g | Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Red | White | Green | Blue | Black | Blue | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB550AP | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| 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 | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) | |
| Frequency Response | 5 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB550AP. |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW | 101 dB/mW | Sony MDR XB550AP have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N. |
| Impedance | 24 Ohm | 50 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | PET - 30 mm | PET - 40 mm | Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB550AP. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB550AP | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB550AP | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Controls | Answer/end | Volume |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB550AP | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | Gold |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB550AP | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Sensors | - | Touch sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB550AP | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| 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 |
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| Standby Time | - | 300 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 7 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB550AP | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB550AP | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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