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Sony INZONE H7 vs Sony INZONE H9 II

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Overview
ReleasedJuly 2022August 2025
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency modeNoYes
Driver size40 mm30 mm
BackClosed–
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC, AAC and LC3
DriversClosed dynamic headphones with 40 mm neodymium drivers; 5 Hz–20,000 Hz frequency response (JEITA)30 mm driver with a carbon composite diaphragm, based on the WH-1000XM6's driver; 5 Hz to 20,000 Hz (wired, switched off); sensitivity 111 dB/mW switched on, 100 dB/mW switched off; impedance 440 Ω switched on, 21 Ω switched off (1 kHz, wired)
Noise cancelling detail–Noise-cancelling microphones on both ear cups; Ambient Sound Mode; NC/AMB button
Audio features360 Spatial Sound for Gaming, equaliser, sidetone and settings through INZONE Hub for Windows; compatible with PS5 Tempest 3D AudioTech360 Spatial Sound for Gaming; equaliser and settings in INZONE Hub (PC) and the Sound Connect app; LE Audio (LC3)
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 40 hoursUp to 20 hours
Battery life detailSony help-guide claims up to 40 hours for game and chat with Bluetooth off; simultaneous Bluetooth calls reduce this to 25 hours, AAC music to 26 hours or SBC music to 22 hours. Usage conditions affect runtime.Game and chat over the USB transceiver, 20 hours with noise cancelling on or 30 hours off; game only, 24 hours on or 40 hours off; with a phone also connected over Bluetooth, 18 hours on or 24 hours off; on the headphone cable, 30 hours on or 48 hours off
Fast chargingApproximately 3.5 hours for a full charge; 10 minutes charging provides about one hour of use5 minutes of charging gives about 60 minutes of use; full charge in about 3.5 hours
Design
Weight325 g260 g
Bluetooth5.05.3
Two devices at once–Yes
Headphone cableNoYes
ControlsVolume dial, game/chat balance, power and Bluetooth buttons; microphone mutes when raisedVolume dial, NC/AMB button and microphone on/off button with a red mute indicator
MicrophonesFixed flip-up bidirectional electret condenser boom microphone; 100 Hz–8,000 Hz range in Sony's original help guideDetachable boom microphone (cardioid, with windscreen, about 13 g) with AI noise reduction and super wide band voice; separate noise-cancelling microphones on both ear cups
Fit and ear tipsCircumaural headphones with padded headband and smooth nylon ear pads; approximately 325 g according to Sony UK, rather than the conflicting 454 g in SoundGuys' review tableClosed, circumaural; redesigned headband with slider knobs; about 273 g with the boom microphone attached
Water resistance detailNot waterproof; no IP rating is publishedNo water resistance rating
Works withSupplied USB-A 2.4 GHz transceiver with PC/PS5 switch, plus simultaneous Bluetooth phone audio. USB-C cable charges rather than providing wired audio. Bluetooth 5.0 Class 1, approximately 10 m line-of-sight range; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP.USB-C transceiver (2.4 GHz) for PC, PS5 and USB-C smartphones, usable at the same time as a Bluetooth connection to a phone; Bluetooth Classic and LE Audio; INZONE Hub for PC; Sound Connect app for iOS and Android; headphone cable (4-pole CTIA plug) with the microphone; Bluetooth 5.3 Class 1, about 10 m range; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP
ColoursWhiteBlack, White
In the boxHeadset, USB transceiver, approximately 1.5 m USB-A to USB-C cable, reference guide and warranty cardHeadset, USB-C transceiver, detachable boom microphone with windscreen, USB-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), headphone cable (about 2.0 m), soft pouch, documents

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