Philips SHL5005WT vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHL5005WT 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 SHL5005WT vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 121 g 254 g Philips SHL5005WT are lighter than Philips SHL5005WT headphones.
Colour - Black | Blue
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Philips SHL5005WT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 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 Sony WH-XB900N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips SHL5005WT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 9 - 24000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHL5005WT.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 104 dB 101 dB/mW Philips SHL5005WT have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N.
Impedance 24 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm PET - 40 mm Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHL5005WT.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 35 hour(s)
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 - 7 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Philips SHL5005WT Sony WH-XB900N
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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