Koss KPH 8 vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Koss KPH 8 and Sony WH-XB900N. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Koss KPH 8 vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Koss KPH 8 Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 254 g
Colour Black | White Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Koss KPH 8 Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
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 Sony WH-XB900N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 80 - 18000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Koss KPH 8.
Sensitivity 94 dB 101 dB/mW Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than Koss KPH 8.
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm - PET - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Koss KPH 8 Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Koss KPH 8 Sony WH-XB900N
Controls - Volume
CABLE Koss KPH 8 Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.22 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Koss KPH 8 Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Koss KPH 8 Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 35 hour(s)
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 Koss KPH 8 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 Koss KPH 8 Sony WH-XB900N
Service & Support Limited warranty - lifetime Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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