Philips SHB3165WT vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB3165WT 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

Philips SHB3165WT vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 16 cm -
Width 15.5 cm -
Depth 7 cm -
Weight 146 g 254 g Philips SHB3165WT are lighter than Philips SHB3165WT headphones.
Colour White Black | Blue
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m 10 m Philips SHB3165WT have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-XB900N.
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Philips SHB3165WT can be folded.
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) 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 Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHB3165WT.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 106 dB 101 dB/mW Philips SHB3165WT have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N.
Impedance 24 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm PET - 40 mm Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165WT.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Volume
CABLE Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type USB charge cable Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165WT.
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 200 hours 300 hours Sony WH-XB900N have longer standby time than Philips SHB3165WT.
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type USB USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-XB900N
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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