Sony WH-XB900N vs. ifrogz Impulse 2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and ifrogz Impulse 2. 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-XB900N vs. ifrogz Impulse 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N ifrogz Impulse 2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 19.5 cm
Width - 21.48 cm
Depth - 8 cm
Weight 254 g 295 g Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB900N ifrogz Impulse 2
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes ifrogz Impulse 2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 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 20 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than ifrogz Impulse 2.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 94 dB +/- 3dB Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than ifrogz Impulse 2.
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB900N ifrogz Impulse 2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB900N ifrogz Impulse 2
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N ifrogz Impulse 2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Headphones cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N ifrogz Impulse 2
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N ifrogz Impulse 2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the ifrogz Impulse 2.
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
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Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 2 hour(s) ifrogz Impulse 2 recharge faster than Sony WH-XB900N.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB900N ifrogz Impulse 2
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB900N ifrogz Impulse 2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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