Sony WH-CH700N vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-CH700N and Sony WH-XB900N. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-CH700N vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 240 g 254 g Sony WH-CH700N are lighter than Sony WH-CH700N headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | Blue 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.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
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 WH-CH700N.
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 SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 7 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH700N.
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 101 dB/mW Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-CH700N.
Impedance 22 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH700N 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 WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume
CABLE Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 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
FEATURES Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB900N
Voice Control Indirect -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 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 WH-CH700N.
Power Provided 100 mW -
Voltage Provided 3.65 V -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 7 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB900N
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH700N Sony WH-XB900N
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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