Pioneer SE MHR5 vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pioneer SE MHR5 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

Pioneer SE MHR5 vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 240 g 254 g Pioneer SE MHR5 are lighter than Pioneer SE MHR5 headphones.
Colour - Black | Blue
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Pioneer SE MHR5 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.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 7 - 50000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Pioneer SE MHR5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N.
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance 45 Ohm 50 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 102 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony WH-XB900N
Controls - Volume
CABLE Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 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
FEATURES Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Pioneer SE MHR5 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 Pioneer SE MHR5 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 Pioneer SE MHR5 Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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