Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i 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 H9i vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 5.2 cm -
Weight 285 g 254 g Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black | Pine Black | Blue
Body Material Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather, memory foam -
Headband Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
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 H9i.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 101 dB/mW Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Impedance 24 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors Proximity sensor Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 770 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 23 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 24 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
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i 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 H9i Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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