Sony WH-XB700 vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 and Sony WH-XB900N. 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 WH-XB700 vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 196 g 254 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones.
Colour Black | 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-XB700 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 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 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) Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB700.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 101 dB/mW Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N.
Impedance 37 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB700 Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume Volume
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
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 WH-XB700 Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB700 Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB700.
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 WH-XB700 recharge faster than Sony WH-XB700.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 Sony WH-XB900N
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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