Sony MDR 1AM2 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1AM2 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. 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

Sony MDR 1AM2 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1AM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.7 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 187 g 285 g Sony MDR 1AM2 are lighter than Sony MDR 1AM2 headphones.
Colour Black Chestnut
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium
Earpad Material Synthetic leather Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1AM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 3 - 100000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR 1AM2 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation.
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 93 dB Sony MDR 1AM2 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation.
Impedance 16 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1AM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1AM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Controls - Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off
CABLE Sony MDR 1AM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cellular phone cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1AM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1AM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1110 mAh
Battery Life - 33 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1AM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1AM2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
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