Sony MDR XB650BT vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB650BT 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 XB650BT vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Series XB Series -
Weight 190 g 254 g Sony MDR XB650BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB650BT headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | Red Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB900N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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 Extra Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 101 dB/mW Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm PET - 40 mm Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB650BT.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume control Volume
CABLE Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - 50 cm Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB650BT.
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 300 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Sony MDR XB650BT recharge faster than Sony MDR XB650BT.
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB650BT Sony WH-XB900N
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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