Sennheiser HD 579 vs. Sony WH-XB910N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 and Sony WH-XB910N. 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 579 vs. Sony WH-XB910N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 Sony WH-XB910N
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Weight - 252 g
Colour Silver Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use Home audio -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 Sony WH-XB910N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
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, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-XB910N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB910N offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity - 96 dB/mW
Impedance 50 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 Sony WH-XB910N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 Sony WH-XB910N
Controls - Noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 Sony WH-XB910N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 579 Sony WH-XB910N
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 579 Sony WH-XB910N
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 50 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 Sony WH-XB910N
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 Sony WH-XB910N
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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