Sony WH-XB900N vs. Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.. 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. Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 254 g 320 g Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Black
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 MONITOR II A.N.C.
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. 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 Yes Both headphones 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 MONITOR II A.N.C..
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 96 dB Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C..
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 MONITOR II A.N.C.
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 MONITOR II A.N.C.
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, voice assistant, equaliser preset, ANC on/off
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C..
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 (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 45 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. recharge faster than Sony WH-XB900N.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB900N Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
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 Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Included Accessories - Carrying bag, USB-C charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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