Sony WH-XB900N vs. JBL Quantum 100

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and JBL Quantum 100. 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-XB900N vs. JBL Quantum 100 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N JBL Quantum 100
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 254 g 220 g JBL Quantum 100 are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Blue | White | Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB900N JBL Quantum 100
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
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) Windows Sonic surround sound
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 100.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 96 dB Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 100.
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB900N JBL Quantum 100
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz JBL Quantum 100 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N.
Sensitivity - -42 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB900N JBL Quantum 100
Controls Volume -
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N JBL Quantum 100
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
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Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N JBL Quantum 100
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N JBL Quantum 100
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 JBL Quantum 100
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB900N JBL Quantum 100
Included Accessories - Wind shield
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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