Bose SoundLink vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bose SoundLink 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

Bose SoundLink vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18 cm -
Width 14 cm -
Depth 6 cm -
Weight 152.6 g 254 g Bose SoundLink are lighter than Bose SoundLink headphones.
Colour Black | White Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9.1 m 10 m Sony WH-XB900N have a greater operating distance than Bose SoundLink.
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 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 - 40000 Hz
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 50 Ohm
Diaphragm - PET - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type USB charge cable - 3.4 cm
Audio cable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundLink.
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 1.5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Bose SoundLink recharge faster than Bose SoundLink.
CONNECTIONS Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bose SoundLink Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Carrying case -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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