AKG N60NC vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG N60NC and Sony MDR XB950B1. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

AKG N60NC vs. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N60NC Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 199.4 g 280 g AKG N60NC are lighter than AKG N60NC headphones.
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY AKG N60NC Sony MDR XB950B1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - AKG N60NC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony MDR XB950B1 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than AKG N60NC.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - AKG N60NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - AKG N60NC are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 3 - 28000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than AKG N60NC.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 111 dB 105 dB/mW AKG N60NC have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE AKG N60NC Sony MDR XB950B1
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL AKG N60NC Sony MDR XB950B1
Controls - Volume control
CABLE AKG N60NC Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N60NC Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 610 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 18 hour(s) AKG N60NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK AKG N60NC Sony MDR XB950B1
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS AKG N60NC Sony MDR XB950B1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS AKG N60NC Sony MDR XB950B1
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, USB charge cable -
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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