Jabra HALO vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jabra HALO 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

Jabra HALO vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 4.5 cm -
Weight 80 g 254 g Jabra HALO are lighter than Jabra HALO headphones.
Colour - Black | Blue
Body Material TPE, PC/ABS, polybutylene terephthalate, Polyoxymethylene (POM), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Jabra HALO can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB900N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra HALO.
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 - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Noise Blackout -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response - 20 - 40000 Hz
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm PET - 40 mm Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra HALO.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jabra HALO have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra HALO.
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 312 hours 300 hours Jabra HALO have longer standby time than Sony WH-XB900N.
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Jabra HALO recharge faster than Jabra HALO.
WIRELESS LINK Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB900N
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Jabra HALO Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, AC power adaptor -
Compliant Standards GOST, CCC, IC, EK, FCC, TELEC -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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