Sony WH-XB900N vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and Bowers & Wilkins PX7. 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. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 22 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8 cm
Weight 254 g 304 g Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Carbon | Space grey | Silver
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Carbon fibre
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB900N Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-XB900N.
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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX7.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N.
Impedance 50 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm 43.6 mm Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-XB900N.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB900N Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - CVC2 (Clear Voice Communication v2)
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB900N Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Controls Volume Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Sensors Touch sensor Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX7.
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 30 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB900N Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB900N Bowers & Wilkins PX7
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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