Bose QuietComfort 35 vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bose QuietComfort 35 and Sony MDR XB950B1. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose QuietComfort 35 vs. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height 18.03 cm -
Width 17.02 cm -
Depth 8.13 cm -
Weight 240 g 280 g Bose QuietComfort 35 are lighter than Bose QuietComfort 35 headphones.
Colour Blue | Black | Silver Black
Body Material Plastic, metal, leather, alcantara -
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony MDR XB950B1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Bose QuietComfort 35 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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 - Bose QuietComfort 35 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Bose QuietComfort 35 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response - 3 - 28000 Hz
Sensitivity - 105 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony MDR XB950B1
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony MDR XB950B1
Controls - Volume control
CABLE Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
USB charge cable - detachable
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
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 18 hour(s) Bose QuietComfort 35 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2.25 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Bose QuietComfort 35 recharge faster than Bose QuietComfort 35.
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony MDR XB950B1
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony MDR XB950B1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 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 Bose QuietComfort 35 Sony MDR XB950B1
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter -
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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