Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 22.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 19.7 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 285 g | 254 g | Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 headphones. |
| Colour | Argilla grey | Black | Black | Blue | |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leather | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | 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 | AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Signature Sound | 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 H9. |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB/mW | 101 dB/mW | Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Impedance | 20 Ohm | 50 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | PET - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | - |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Sensors | - | Touch sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 770 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 21 hour(s) | 35 hour(s) | Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 14 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 16 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 21 hours |
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 | 2.5 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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