Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation and Sony WH-XB900N. 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.4 cm -
Width 19.7 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 230 g 254 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation headphones.
Colour Black leather | Natural leather Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
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 Sony WH-XB900N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation.
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
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
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 2nd Generation Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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