Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 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 | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 20.4 cm | - | |
Width | 19.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 4.8 cm | - | |
Weight | 290.3 g | 254 g | Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones headphones. |
Colour | Light grey | Black | Blue | |
Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | 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 | - | 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. |
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 Microsoft Surface Headphones. |
Sensitivity | - | 101 dB/mW | |
Impedance | - | 50 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | PET - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Headphones | 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 | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume |
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CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - | |
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Sensors | - | Touch sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 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 Microsoft Surface Headphones. |
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 | 2 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Microsoft Surface Headphones recharge faster than Microsoft Surface Headphones. |
CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
USB (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Sony WH-XB900N |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case | - | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |