Sony WH-XB700 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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 HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 196 g 285 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm
Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g
Colour Black | Blue Anthracite black | Sand | Timber
Body Material - Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, lambskin
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 12 m Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-XB700.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-XB700.
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 SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 95 dB/mW Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX.
Impedance 37 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Controls Volume Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.25 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB700.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX recharge faster than Sony WH-XB700.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 3 years
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