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Sony WH-XB910N
Get the WH-XB910N secondhand if you want Sony's EXTRA BASS sound with LDAC, multipoint and a design that folds into its case.
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Sony WH-XB910N, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
Product image from the Amazon listing.
In short
Get the WH-XB910N secondhand if you want Sony's EXTRA BASS sound with LDAC, multipoint and a design that folds into its case. Sony rates it for 30 hours with noise cancelling on and 50 with it off, beating the 38 to 40 hours Sony's 1000X models manage that way. Against the WH-1000XM6 you give up the QN3 processor, its 12 microphones and LC3; ULT WEAR has since replaced XB910N as Sony's bass-first over-ear.
Who it is for
- Bass fans buying used. XB910N pairs Sony's EXTRA BASS tuning on a 40 mm driver with noise cancelling, LDAC and two-device multipoint.
- Android listeners who want LDAC without paying 1000X prices. XB910N streams it at up to 990 kbps, alongside SBC and AAC.
- Listeners who rarely need noise cancelling. With it off, Sony rates XB910N for 50 hours, the same as ULT WEAR.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants Sony's current bass headphones. That's ULT WEAR (WH-ULT900N), which replaced XB910N.
- Buyers after Sony's flagship noise cancelling or LC3. XM6 has the QN3 processor, 12 microphones and LC3; XB910N uses Dual Noise Sensor and tops out at LDAC.
What sets it apart
- EXTRA BASS tuning on a 40 mm neodymium driver: Sony's bass-first sound before ULT WEAR's ULT POWER SOUND.
- Up to 50 hours with noise cancelling off and 30 with it on; Sony rates its 1000X models for 38 to 40 hours with it off.
- LDAC at up to 990 kbps over Bluetooth 5.2, with multipoint for two devices.
- It folds: the ear cups swivel inward so the headphones pack into a compact case.
Caveats
- Sony never gave the XB910N a water or sweat rating.
- The quick-charge figure, about 4.5 hours from 10 minutes, assumes Sony's optional AC adapter, which isn't in the box.
Key specs
In the same order on every headphones page, so you can compare pairs.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear (circumaural), closed, dynamic | Sony WH-XB910N specifications |
| Drivers | 40 mm closed dynamic, neodymium magnet | Sony WH-XB910N specifications |
| Frequency response | Wired: 7–25,000 Hz (JEITA). Bluetooth: 20–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling), or 20–40,000 Hz with LDAC at 96 kHz and 990 kbps | Sony WH-XB910N specifications |
| Impedance | 48 ohms wired with the headphones on; 16 ohms with them off | Sony WH-XB910N specifications |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW wired, with the headphones on or off | Sony WH-XB910N specifications |
| Noise cancelling | Digital noise cancelling with Dual Noise Sensor technology | Sony WH-XB910N specifications and product page |
| Ambient sound | Ambient Sound Mode; Quick Attention | Sony WH-XB910N specifications and product page |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | Sony WH-XB910N specificationsLDAC is the top codec here; XB910N has no LC3 or aptX. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-XB910N specifications |
| Multipoint | Yes, two Bluetooth devices at once | Sony WH-XB910N product page |
| Battery life | Music: up to 30 hours with noise cancelling on, 50 with it off. Calls: up to 30 hours on, 40 off | Sony WH-XB910N specifications |
| Charging | USB; about 3.5 hours for a full charge; 10 minutes gives about 4.5 hours of play with Sony's optional AC adapter | Sony WH-XB910N specifications |
| Wired listening | About 1.2 m headphone cable with a stereo mini plug; plays passively with the headphones off | Sony WH-XB910N specifications |
| Weight | About 252 g (8.89 oz) | Sony WH-XB910N specifications |
| Folding and case | Folds; the ear cups swivel inward to pack into a compact case | Sony WH-XB910N product and support pages |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect at launch, since succeeded by Sound Connect | Sony WH-XB910N support and product pages |
| Microphones and calls | Dual Noise Sensor with two microphones per cup; beamforming for Precise Voice Pickup on calls | Sony WH-XB910N product page |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa; Sony's regional pages also list Fast Pair and Swift Pair | Sony WH-XB910N product page; regional specifications |
| Colors | Black; blue at Amazon and gray at Best Buy at launch | Sony Electronics press release, 29 September 2021 |
| Compatibility | Bluetooth audio devices; LDAC needs a compatible source; multipoint covers two devices | Sony WH-XB910N specifications |
| US launch price | $249.99; pre-orders from 29 September 2021 at Sony Electronics, Amazon and Best Buy | Sony Electronics press release via PR Newswire, 29 September 2021 |
| Price band | Mid-range at launch ($250); ULT WEAR, its replacement, lists at $199.99 | Based on Sony's $249.99 launch price |
| Announced | 29 September 2021 | Sony Electronics press release, 29 September 2021 |
| Availability | US pre-orders from 29 September 2021, in stores from October 2021; an older model on 19 September 2026, with ULT WEAR as Sony's bass-first over-ear | Sony Electronics press release, 29 September 2021; Sony ULT WEAR |
Sony WH-XB910N extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Model | WH-XB910N, Sony's EXTRA BASS wireless noise-cancelling model | Sony Support WH-XB910N |
| EXTRA BASS | EXTRA BASS tuning on the 40 mm closed dynamic driver; the ULT button with ULT1 and ULT2 modes came later, on ULT WEAR | Sony Electronics press release, 29 September 2021; Sony WH-XB910N product page |
| DSEE | Yes; Sony says it restores high-frequency elements | Sony WH-XB910N regional product page |
| Passive operation | Yes; the cable works with the headphones off (16 ohms, 96 dB/mW) | Sony WH-XB910N specifications |
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP; SCMS-T content protection | Sony WH-XB910N specifications |
| In the box | Headset, USB cable, audio cable of about 1.2 m and carrying case, in Sony's typical pack | Sony WH-XB910N specifications and accessories |
After the XB900N, before ULT WEAR
Sony announced the WH-XB910N on 29 September 2021 as the follow-up to the 2019 WH-XB900N, and sold it as its EXTRA BASS noise-cancelling over-ear. ULT WEAR (WH-ULT900N) has since taken over as Sony’s bass-first model. It trades EXTRA BASS for ULT POWER SOUND, adds a ULT button with ULT1 and ULT2 modes, and moves to Integrated Processor V1, where XB910N relies on Dual Noise Sensor.
Battery and charging
| Mode | WH-XB910N |
|---|---|
| Music, noise cancelling on | Up to 30 hours |
| Music, noise cancelling off | Up to 50 hours |
| Calls, noise cancelling on | Up to 30 hours |
| Calls, noise cancelling off | Up to 40 hours |
| Full charge | About 3.5 hours |
| Quick charge | 10 minutes for about 4.5 hours, with Sony’s optional AC adapter |
The 50-hour figure only holds with noise cancelling off. Switch it on and the rating drops to 30 hours, for music and calls alike.
Sound and codecs
The 40 mm closed dynamic driver uses a neodymium magnet, and EXTRA BASS tuning is the reason to pick this line. Over the cable, response runs from 7 to 25,000 Hz. Over Bluetooth 5.2 it streams SBC, AAC or LDAC: 20 to 20,000 Hz normally, or 20 to 40,000 Hz with LDAC at 96 kHz and 990 kbps from a compatible source. DSEE is on board too; Sony says it restores high-frequency elements.
Noise cancelling, calls and the app
Noise cancelling uses Sony’s Dual Noise Sensor design, with two microphones per cup. Ambient Sound Mode and Quick Attention let outside sound in when you need it, and calls use beamforming for Precise Voice Pickup. Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are supported, and Sony’s regional pages list Fast Pair and Swift Pair. The companion app was Sony Headphones Connect at launch; Sound Connect has since succeeded it.
Price and colors
XB910N launched at $249.99, with pre-orders from 29 September 2021 at Sony Electronics, Amazon and Best Buy, and reached stores in October 2021. It came in black, plus a blue version at Amazon and a gray one at Best Buy. Five years after launch, condition matters as much as price, so compare a few listings before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon — Sony WH-XB910N — accessed 2026-09-20
- Sony USA — WH-XB910N specifications — accessed 2026-09-19
- Sony South Africa — WH-XB910N specifications — accessed 2026-09-19
- Sony Electronics via PR Newswire — WH-XB910N launch, 29 September 2021 — accessed 2026-09-19
- Sony Support — WH-XB910N — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy the WH-XB910N or ULT WEAR?
ULT WEAR if you're buying new: it's Sony's current bass model and lists at $199.99, below XB910N's $249.99 launch price. A used XB910N is worth it only for clearly less than a new ULT WEAR.
Does the WH-XB910N fold?
Yes. The ear cups swivel inward and the headphones pack into a compact carrying case.
Does it have LDAC and multipoint?
Yes. It streams SBC, AAC and LDAC over Bluetooth 5.2 and stays connected to two devices at once. There's no LC3.
How fast does it charge?
About 3.5 hours from empty to full. With Sony's optional AC adapter, 10 minutes gives about 4.5 hours of play.
Does it work with a cable?
Yes, even switched off: plug in the 1.2 m headphone cable and it plays passively.
Official product page: Sony WH-XB910N. Tech specs: Sony WH-XB910N specs.