Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 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

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 6.726 cm -
Width 14.877 cm -
Depth 17.155 cm -
Weight 155 g 254 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Headband Material Memory foam -
Protection Moisture-resistant, 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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505.
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 50 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable
Audio cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505.
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 480 hours 300 hours Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 have longer standby time than Sony WH-XB900N.
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 recharge faster than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505.
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Sony WH-XB900N
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type - USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Sony WH-XB900N
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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