Sony WH-XB900N vs. beyerdynamic DT 880

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and beyerdynamic DT 880. 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-XB900N vs. beyerdynamic DT 880 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N beyerdynamic DT 880
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 254 g 290 g Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones.
Colour Black | Blue -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB900N beyerdynamic DT 880
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Semi-open
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
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 Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than beyerdynamic DT 880.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.2%
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 96 dB Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 880.
Impedance 50 Ohm 250 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB900N beyerdynamic DT 880
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB900N beyerdynamic DT 880
Controls Volume -
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N beyerdynamic DT 880
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N beyerdynamic DT 880
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N beyerdynamic DT 880
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
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 WH-XB900N beyerdynamic DT 880
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB900N beyerdynamic DT 880
Included Accessories - 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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