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Audio Technica ATH-EP1000IR vs Sony WH-XB910N

What ATH-EP1000IR does better (1) and where WH-XB910N wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-EP1000IR
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-EP1000IR
1 advantage≈ $170
vs
Sony WH-XB910N
Sony · 2021WH-XB910N
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ $200
Higher score
2.0Battery5.4

Why is ATH-EP1000IR better than WH-XB910N?

  1. Weight246 g vs 252 g+2%

Why is WH-XB910N better than ATH-EP1000IR?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 50 h10×
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 7 Hz2.9×
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+25%
  4. Charging time4 h vs 3.5 h+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-XB910NSony WH-XB910N≈ $2007.2
Sound
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz7 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Impedance46 Ω—
Sensitivity97 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h50 h
Charging time4 h3.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.2
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight246 g252 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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