Sony WH-XB900N vs. Philips TAG5106BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and Philips TAG5106BK. 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. Philips TAG5106BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N Philips TAG5106BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired
Series - 5000 Series
Height - 22.2 cm
Width - 19 cm
Depth - 8.2 cm
Weight 254 g -
Colour Black | Blue Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB900N Philips TAG5106BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Philips TAG5106BK have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-XB900N.
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.
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAG5106BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) DTS Surround Sound, DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAG5106BK.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 101 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm 50 mm Philips TAG5106BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-XB900N.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB900N Philips TAG5106BK
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB900N Philips TAG5106BK
Controls Volume -
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N Philips TAG5106BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
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Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N Philips TAG5106BK
Sensors Touch sensor -
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N Philips TAG5106BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 45 hour(s) Philips TAG5106BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB900N.
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
Continuous playback (LED off): up to 45 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB900N Philips TAG5106BK
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB900N Philips TAG5106BK
Included Accessories - USB dongle, USB charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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