Marshall MAJOR II vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Marshall MAJOR II 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

Marshall MAJOR II vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 202 g 254 g Marshall MAJOR II are lighter than Marshall MAJOR II headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Marshall MAJOR II can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB900N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Marshall MAJOR II.
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 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Marshall MAJOR II.
Sensitivity 98 dB 101 dB/mW Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than Marshall MAJOR II.
Impedance 85 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Bluetooth aptX technology -
MICROPHONE Marshall MAJOR II 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 Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Volume
CABLE Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - L shaped Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 680 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Marshall MAJOR II.
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 6 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Marshall MAJOR II recharge faster than Marshall MAJOR II.
CONNECTIONS Marshall MAJOR II 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 Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories USB charge cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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