WH-XB910N

"After some tweaking of the Sony in the app (EQ), found some recommended settings, it sounded superb!"

The sound is highly praised for its bass-forward nature, which can be adjusted via EQ to achieve a clearer, more balanced profile, leading many to find it excellent for the price.

"The WH XB910N are equally as comfortable as the XM4’s, being able to last hours on my head without trouble."

Users consistently report that the headphones are comfortable enough to wear for extended periods without discomfort.

"As far as the battery life goes, this thing is perfect, 30 hours with ANC, and 50 hours without, which is true."

The battery life is described as perfect, with users confirming the advertised long playback times with and without ANC.

"Although i love the XM4’s build (more premium quality), the 910n’s aren’t that far behind. Just a bit more plasticky (idk if that’s a word)."

While functional and not feeling cheap, the build is noted as being more plasticky and less premium than higher-end Sony models.

"The microphone quality is okay, for calls in a quiet environment gonna be fine, but don't expect anything serious microphone quality."

The microphone quality is considered only okay, suitable for calls in quiet environments but not impressive for more demanding situations.

"Also tried out gaming, but after a few seconds it was already clear that it was not meant to be used for gaming (wireless)... The delay between a shot and the sound in your headphones is too big"

Features like the Sony Headphones app and EQ are well-regarded, but wireless latency makes them unsuitable for gaming, and touch controls can be finicky.

"The booming effects and searing synths were overkill and bloated up the vocals."

The sound is characterized by an abundance of bass, which can be overwhelming and muddy by default, but can be significantly improved with the app's equalizer.

"The plush padding on both ear cups and the headband grants pleasant comfort."

Users consistently praise the comfort of these headphones, noting the plush padding and good fit that accommodates various head sizes without being too tight.

"The WH-XB910N don't cheat you of long battery life, generating up to 30 hours with ANC on and 50 hours with ANC off."

The battery life is a standout feature, exceeding expectations with long playtimes both with and without ANC, and offering a quick charge option.

"At the same time, they feel flimsy and cheap due to the all-plastic construction."

The headphones are described as feeling flimsy and cheap due to their all-plastic construction, with some users reporting them coming apart after about a year of regular use.

"The call quality on these cans is as poor as the WH-1000XM3."

Call quality is consistently described as poor, with muffled audio and microphones that let in more noise than they block, making conversations difficult.

"Multipoint technology (connect to two devices simultaneously) also operated better than I thought it would."

The headphones offer a good set of features, including multipoint pairing and app control, but some users experienced issues with voice assistant integration and touch control sensitivity.

"Honestly, I expected a little bit more in terms of the bass... and with active noise cancellation turned on the bass on certain songs almost sounds distorted which is pretty odd."

While generally considered good with clear treble and clarity, the 'Extra Bass' branding leads to expectations of more powerful bass, which is often described as distorted or overpowering out of the box, requiring significant EQ adjustments for a balanced sound.

"I’ve been wearing them for hours now and no type of discomfort."

Users generally find the headphones comfortable for extended periods, with soft padding and a good fit, though some mention a slightly tighter clamp force compared to other models or potential heat buildup.

"if you want strong battery life these are the headphones probably to get because to recharging the battery it takes about three and a half hours according to Sony documentation and my testing that's pretty accurate"

The battery life is consistently highlighted as a major strength, with users reporting exceptionally long listening times, especially with ANC off, far exceeding expectations.

"these do have a noticeable less premium feel compared to something like the 1000xm4 which does make sense because these are priced about 100 bucks cheaper so just keep in mind that with these you are getting a much more plasticky type feel"

The build is predominantly plastic, which some users find less premium and sturdy compared to higher-end Sony models, though it's generally considered functional and flexible.

"In terms of call Quality it was pretty decent in quiet conditions but it wasn't able to Noise Gate very well and noisy scenarios"

Call quality is generally considered good, especially in quiet environments, with clear voice pickup, though it can struggle to filter out background noise effectively in louder settings.

"The headphones also feature word detection, so playback pauses when you remove them and resumes when you put them back on, and that's a very nice touch."

The headphones offer solid features like multi-point connectivity, app customization, and touch controls, though some users note the absence of auto-pause and occasional finickiness with the touch controls.