Sony WH-XB900N vs. Sony WH-CH510

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and Sony WH-CH510. 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. Sony WH-CH510 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N Sony WH-CH510
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 254 g 132 g Sony WH-CH510 are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Black | Blue | White
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 Sony WH-CH510
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WH-CH510 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), 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 SBC, AAC
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 Sony WH-CH510.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 50 Ohm -
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm 30 mm Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH510.
Magnet Material Neodymium Ferrite
Features - Voice guidance
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB900N Sony WH-CH510
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB900N Sony WH-CH510
Controls Volume Volume
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N Sony WH-CH510
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
USB-C charge cable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N Sony WH-CH510
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N Sony WH-CH510
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
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 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 30 hours
Standby Time 300 hours 200 hours Sony WH-XB900N have longer standby time than Sony WH-CH510.
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 4.5 hour(s) Sony WH-CH510 recharge faster than Sony WH-XB900N.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB900N Sony WH-CH510
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WH-XB900N Sony WH-CH510
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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