Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S and Sony WH-XB900N. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 330 g 254 g Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue
Headband Material Metal, plastic -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open 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.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 4 - 51000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sennheiser HD 800 S offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% -
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance 300 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm - PET - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-XB900N
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Audio cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 800 S 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 800 S Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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