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Philips SHP9600 vs Sony WH-XB910N

What SHP9600 does better (2) and where WH-XB910N wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Philips SHP9600
Philips · 2021SHP9600
2 advantages≈ $170
vs
Sony WH-XB910N
Sony · 2021WH-XB910N
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $200
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is SHP9600 better than WH-XB910N?

  1. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+40%
  2. Driver size50 mm vs 40 mm+25%

Why is WH-XB910N better than SHP9600?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · SHP9600: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency12 Hz vs 7 Hz+71%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-XB910NSony WH-XB910N≈ $2007.2
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size50 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency12 Hz7 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity101 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—50 h
Charging time3.5 h3.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
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
Weight—252 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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