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Beats Studio Pro vs Sony INZONE H9

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BeatsStudio ProSonyINZONE H9
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023July 2022
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Spatial audio with head trackingYes–
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Back–Closed
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC and AAC
Lossless over USB-CYes–
DriversCustom-made 40 mm active driver; Beats says distortion is up to 80% lower than on the Beats Studio 3 WirelessClosed dynamic headphones with 40 mm neodymium drivers; 5 Hz–20,000 Hz frequency response (JEITA)
Noise cancelling detailFully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling; Transparency modeNoise cancelling and Ambient Sound Mode; NC/AMB button cycles the modes
Audio featuresPersonalised spatial audio with dynamic head tracking; Dolby Atmos content in supported apps; lossless audio over USB-C with three built-in sound profiles (Beats Signature, Entertainment and Conversation); integrated digital processor360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and equaliser through INZONE Hub for Windows; compatible with PS5 Tempest 3D AudioTech
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 24 hoursUp to 20 hours
Battery life detailUp to 40 hours with noise cancelling and Transparency off; tested by Apple with 256 Kbps AAC tracks at 50% volumeGame and chat with Bluetooth off, up to 20 hours with noise cancelling or ambient mode on, or 32 hours off. Simultaneous Bluetooth calls reduce these to 15 or 20 hours respectively; AAC music with gaming gives 16 or 22 hours. Claims from Sony's original help guide; usage conditions affect runtime.
Fast charging10 minutes of charging gives up to 4 hours of playback (Fast Fuel)About 3.5 hours for a full charge; 10 minutes charging gives about one hour of use; can continue wireless gaming while charging
Design
Weight260 g330 g
Bluetooth5.35.0
Two devices at onceNoNo
Headphone cableYesNo
ControlsThe "b" button for music and calls; volume rocker; multi-function button for listening modes, EQ modes, power and pairingVolume dial, game/chat balance, power, Bluetooth and noise-cancelling/ambient buttons; boom microphone mutes when raised
MicrophonesVoice-targeting microphones that Beats says filter background noise up to 27% more than the Beats Studio 3 WirelessFixed flip-up electret condenser boom microphone; current maker help guide specifies bidirectional pickup and 100 Hz–8,000 Hz, while launch marketing describes a directional boom
Fit and ear tipsUltraPlush engineered leather cushions; metal sliders; folds for the carrying case; 17.8 × 7.8 × 18.1 cmCircumaural closed headphones with padded headband and synthetic-leather ear pads; approximately 330 g white or 335 g black, according to current Sony UK specifications
Water resistance detailNo water resistance rating publishedNot waterproof; no IP rating is published
Works withOne-touch pairing, "Hey Siri" and Find My with Apple devices; Google Fast Pair, Audio Switch and Find My Device with Android; Beats app for Android; Class 1 BluetoothSupplied USB-A 2.4 GHz transceiver for PC and PS5, with PC/PS5 switch; simultaneous Bluetooth phone audio. Bluetooth does not support two-device multipoint (SoundGuys). USB-C cable charges rather than providing wired USB audio. Bluetooth 5.0 Class 1, approximately 10 m line-of-sight range; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP.
ColoursBlack, Deep Brown, Navy, Sandstone (Beats UK)White; black introduced in October 2023, according to Sony's INZONE Buds/H5 announcement
In the boxHeadphones, carrying case, USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and audio, 3.5 mm analogue audio cable, Quick Start Guide, warranty card (no power adapter)Headset, USB transceiver and approximately 1.5 m USB-A to USB-C cable; reference guide and warranty card

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