Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. Sony WH-XB910N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and Sony WH-XB910N. 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

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. Sony WH-XB910N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Sony WH-XB910N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.4 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 4.8 cm -
Weight 290.3 g 252 g Sony WH-XB910N are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 headphones.
Colour Light grey | Matte black Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Sony WH-XB910N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
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, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB910N offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Sensitivity - 96 dB/mW
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Sony WH-XB910N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Sony WH-XB910N
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button Noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Sony WH-XB910N
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Sony WH-XB910N
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Cortana Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Sony WH-XB910N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-XB910N lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 50 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 recharge faster than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Sony WH-XB910N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Sony WH-XB910N
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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