Philips SHB5900PK vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB5900PK and Sony LinkBuds WF-L900. 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 SHB5900PK vs. Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Philips SHB5900PK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Product Type	Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height	2.31 cm	-
Width	1.61 cm	-
Depth	1.6 cm	-
Weight	11.6 g	8.2 g	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 are lighter than Philips SHB5900PK headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details	-	Charging case: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g Earbud: 4.1 g
Colour	-	Grey \| White
Protection	-	Splashproof, sweat-resistant
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 SHB5900PK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Headphones Form Factor	In-ear	Ear-bud
Headphones Technology	-	Dynamic
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 3.0 EDR	Bluetooth 5.2	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips SHB5900PK.
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
Noise Isolating	Yes	-	Philips SHB5900PK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Effects	-	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response	10 - 22000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz	Philips SHB5900PK offer a larger frequency range than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Max Input Power	20 mW	-
Sensitivity	107 dB	-
Impedance	16 Ohm	-
Diaphragm	8.6 mm	12 mm	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB5900PK.
Magnet Material	Neodymium	Neodymium
Features	-	Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1

MICROPHONE	Philips SHB5900PK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Form Factor	-	Built-in
Type	On-cable	-

REMOTE CONTROL	Philips SHB5900PK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Controls	Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call	-

CABLE	Philips SHB5900PK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Cable Type	-	USB-C charge cable - detachable

FEATURES	Philips SHB5900PK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Features	-	Wide Area Tap, Quick Access
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible	-	Yes
Intelligent Assistant	-	Google Assistant, Alexa

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Philips SHB5900PK	Sony LinkBuds WF-L900

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life	6 hours	5.5 hour(s)	Philips SHB5900PK lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Battery Life Details	-	Continuous playback: up to 5.5 hour(s) Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hour(s) Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 17.5 hour(s)
Standby Time	150 hours	10 hours	Philips SHB5900PK have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.