Sennheiser HD 4.30G vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30G 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

Sennheiser HD 4.30G vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30G Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 254 g
Colour Black | White Black | Blue
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30G Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed 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.
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30G are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30G.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance 18 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm PET - 40 mm Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30G.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30G Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30G Sony WH-XB900N
Controls 3-button remote Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30G Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.30G Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30G 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 Sennheiser HD 4.30G Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30G Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Soft bag -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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