Poly - Plantronics Backbeat GO 605 vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat GO 605 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 GO 605 vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat GO 605 Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 175 g 254 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat GO 605 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat GO 605 headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue
Earpad Material Memory foam -
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 GO 605 Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size 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 GO 605.
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 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 50 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat GO 605.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 92 dB 101 dB/mW Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat GO 605.
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Poly - Plantronics Backbeat GO 605 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat GO 605 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 GO 605 Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat GO 605 Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type 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 GO 605 Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat GO 605 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 GO 605.
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 GO 605 have longer standby time than Sony WH-XB900N.
Charging Time 90 min 7 hour(s) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat GO 605 recharge faster than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat GO 605.
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat GO 605 Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type - USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat GO 605 Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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