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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bose SoundLink | 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 | 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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional | |
Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bose SoundLink | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume |
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CABLE | Bose SoundLink | Sony WH-XB900N |
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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 |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
FEATURES | Bose SoundLink | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Sensors | - | Touch sensor |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bose SoundLink | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | Bose SoundLink | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case | - | |
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Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |