Sony WH-XB900N vs. Soundcore Life Q35

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and Soundcore Life Q35. 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. Soundcore Life Q35 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q35
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 18.8 cm
Width - 16.5 cm
Depth - 8.5 cm
Weight 254 g 270 g Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 15 m Soundcore Life Q35 have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-XB900N.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q35
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes Soundcore Life Q35 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Soundcore Life Q35 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, 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 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q35 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 50 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q35
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q35 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q35
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC on/off
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q35
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q35
Features - Fast charge, wear detection
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q35
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 720 mAh
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q35 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 (noise cancelling ON): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q35 recharge faster than Sony WH-XB900N.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q35
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q35
Included Accessories - Airplane adapter, USB-C charging cable, travel case
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 18 months
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