Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 and Sony WH-XB900N. 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

Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 254 g
Colour Metallic sky | Pink Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 can be folded.
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2.
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 50 Ohm
Diaphragm - PET - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 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 Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume Volume
CABLE Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Microphone cable - 1.3 m
Micro-USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2.
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 Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Beats by Dr. Dre Studio 2 Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Hard case -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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