Microsoft Surface Headphones vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Headphones vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones Sony WH-XB900N
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
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones Sony WH-XB900N
Intelligent Assistant Cortana -
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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
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
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)
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Carrying case -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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