Philips SHB4405WT vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips SHB4405WT 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

Philips SHB4405WT vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB4405WT Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 14 cm -
Width 17 cm -
Depth 3 cm -
Weight 90 g 254 g Philips SHB4405WT are lighter than Philips SHB4405WT headphones.
Colour - 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 Philips SHB4405WT Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Philips SHB4405WT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB900N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips SHB4405WT.
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 - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 9 - 22000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHB4405WT.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 101 dB/mW Philips SHB4405WT have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N.
Impedance 24 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 32 mm PET - 40 mm Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB4405WT.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHB4405WT Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB4405WT Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Volume
CABLE Philips SHB4405WT 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 SHB4405WT Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB4405WT Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB4405WT.
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 300 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB4405WT Sony WH-XB900N
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB4405WT Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type USB USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Philips SHB4405WT Sony WH-XB900N
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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