Sennheiser HD 400S vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 400S 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 400S vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 217 g 254 g Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 400S headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S 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.
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S 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 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance 18 Ohm 50 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 120 dB -
Diaphragm - PET - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz Sennheiser HD 400S offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-XB900N
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m 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
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 400S 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 400S 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 Sennheiser HD 400S Sony WH-XB900N
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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