Sony WH-XB900N vs. Marshall MAJOR IV

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and Marshall MAJOR IV. 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. Marshall MAJOR IV Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N Marshall MAJOR IV
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 254 g 165 g Marshall MAJOR IV are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Black | Brown
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 Marshall MAJOR IV
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes Marshall MAJOR IV can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Marshall MAJOR IV 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) -
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 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Marshall MAJOR IV.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 99 dB Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than Marshall MAJOR IV.
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 Marshall MAJOR IV
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB900N Marshall MAJOR IV
Controls Volume Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, skip track
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N Marshall MAJOR IV
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N Marshall MAJOR IV
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N Marshall MAJOR IV
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 80 hour(s) Marshall MAJOR IV lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB900N.
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: up to 80 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Marshall MAJOR IV recharge faster than Sony WH-XB900N.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB900N Marshall MAJOR IV
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Audio line-out / headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB900N Marshall MAJOR IV
Included Accessories - USB-C charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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