Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and Sony WH-CH520. 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 | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 254 g | 147 g | Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Blue | Beige | Black | Blue | White | |
| Body Material | - | Recycled plastic | |
| 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-CH520 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-CH520 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) | |
| 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) | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520. |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 50 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | PET - 40 mm | 30 mm | Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-XB900N | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-XB900N | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Controls | Volume | Volume, play/pause, skip track |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-XB900N | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
USB-C charge cable | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-XB900N | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Direct | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | Touch sensor | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-XB900N | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 35 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH520 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 50 hours Continuous talk: up to 40 hours |
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| Standby Time | 300 hours | 200 hours | Sony WH-XB900N have longer standby time than Sony WH-CH520. |
| Charging Time | 7 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH520 recharge faster than Sony WH-XB900N. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-XB900N | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Connector Type | USB (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-XB900N | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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