Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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

Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 290 g 250 g Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N headphones.
Colour Moonlight blue | Greyish black | Horizon green | Pale gold | Twilight red Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N.
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, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm Titanium - 40 mm 30 mm Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 34 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 34 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 48 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 6 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 recharge faster than Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N.
WIRELESS LINK Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-1000XM5
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz, 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - JEITA
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