Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature 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

Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature vs. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 413 g 280 g Sony MDR XB950B1 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature headphones.
Colour Brown Black
Earpad Material Leather, memory foam -
Headband Material Aluminium, memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Sony MDR XB950B1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 2 - 30000 Hz 3 - 28000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Max Input Power 50 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 111 dB 105 dB/mW Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Impedance 22 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature 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 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Sony MDR XB950B1
Controls - Volume control
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 5 m
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 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 18 hour(s)
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Sony MDR XB950B1
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature 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 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Sony MDR XB950B1
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter -
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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