Beats Studio vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Beats Studio and Sony MDR XB950B1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Beats Studio vs. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Studio Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height 20.3 cm -
Weight 260 g 280 g Beats Studio are lighter than Beats Studio headphones.
Colour Gold | Blue | Titanium | Matte black | Black | White | Red | Pink | Orange | Green | Purple | Silver Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Beats Studio Sony MDR XB950B1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Beats Studio can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - 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 - Beats Studio are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 3 - 28000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Beats Studio.
Sensitivity - 105 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Beats Studio Sony MDR XB950B1
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Beats Studio Sony MDR XB950B1
Type Remote control -
Controls Volume Volume control
Supported Devices Digital player, mobile phone, Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, Apple iPod, tablet -
CABLE Beats Studio Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Audio cable
USB charge cable
Microphone cable
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Studio Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 18 hour(s) Beats Studio lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
Included Qty 2 -
WIRELESS LINK Beats Studio Sony MDR XB950B1
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Beats Studio Sony MDR XB950B1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB 2.0
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Beats Studio Sony MDR XB950B1
Included Accessories Cleaning cloth, carrying case -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Compliant Standards FCC -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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