Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. 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 WH-XB900N | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 20 cm | |
| Width | - | 19.7 cm | |
| Depth | - | 5.2 cm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 285 g | Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Blue | Chestnut | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leather | |
| 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-XB900N | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC, AAC, apt-X LL | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | 93 dB | Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
| Impedance | 50 Ohm | 24 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | PET - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-XB900N | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-XB900N | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Controls | Volume | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-XB900N | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-XB900N | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | Touch sensor | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-XB900N | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1110 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 35 hour(s) | 33 hour(s) | Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
| 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 |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours |
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| Standby Time | 300 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 7 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation recharge faster than Sony WH-XB900N. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-XB900N | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Connector Type | USB (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-XB900N | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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