Sony WH-XB700 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. 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 WH-XB700 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 22.3 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 196 g 244 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Matte black | Limestone
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 91 dB/mW Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Impedance 37 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Controls Volume Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - braided fabric - 1.25 m
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable - 25 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.25 m
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 19 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation recharge faster than Sony WH-XB700.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Power input (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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