Piranha HX40 vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Piranha HX40 and Sony WH-XB900N. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Piranha HX40 vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Piranha HX40 Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 254 g
Colour - Black | Blue
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Piranha HX40 Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
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
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Piranha HX40.
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Piranha HX40 Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Piranha HX40 Sony WH-XB900N
Controls - Volume
CABLE Piranha HX40 Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headset cable - braided fabric - 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 Piranha HX40 Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Piranha HX40 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 Piranha HX40 Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Piranha HX40 Sony WH-XB900N
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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