Sony WH-XB900N vs. Sennheiser HD 450BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and Sennheiser HD 450BT. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-XB900N vs. Sennheiser HD 450BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N Sennheiser HD 450BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 254 g 238 g Sennheiser HD 450BT are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Black | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB900N Sennheiser HD 450BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser HD 450BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sennheiser HD 450BT 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 18 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 50 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB900N Sennheiser HD 450BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Beamforming
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 80 - 6000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB900N Sennheiser HD 450BT
Controls Volume -
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N Sennheiser HD 450BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N Sennheiser HD 450BT
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N Sennheiser HD 450BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 30 hours Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser HD 450BT.
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 hours Sennheiser HD 450BT recharge faster than Sony WH-XB900N.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB900N Sennheiser HD 450BT
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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OTHERS Sony WH-XB900N Sennheiser HD 450BT
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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