Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and Poly EncorePro 520V. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-XB900N | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Series | - | EncorePro 500 series | |
Height | - | 6.7 cm | |
Width | - | 11.1 cm | |
Depth | - | 14.9 cm | |
Weight | 254 g | 74 g | Poly EncorePro 520V are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones. |
Colour | Black | Blue | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | Artificial leather | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-XB900N | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | 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 | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 40000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
Impedance | 50 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | PET - 40 mm | 5.6 mm | Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than Poly EncorePro 520V. |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 50 dB | |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony WH-XB900N | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Omni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly EncorePro 520V microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 20 - 16000 Hz | Poly EncorePro 520V offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N. |
Sensitivity | - | 40 dB | |
Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-XB900N | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Controls | Volume | - |
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CABLE | Sony WH-XB900N | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | 78.5 cm | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WH-XB900N | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Features | - | Boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone | |
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Sensors | Touch sensor | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-XB900N | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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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 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Connector Type | USB (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | Sony WH-XB900N | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Software Certification | - | Certified for Skype for Business, UC certified | |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |