Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature vs. Sony MDR XB950N1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature and Sony MDR XB950N1. 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 XB950N1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Sony MDR XB950N1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 413 g 290 g Sony MDR XB950N1 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature headphones.
Colour Brown Black | Green
Earpad Material Leather, memory foam -
Headband Material Aluminium, memory foam -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Sony MDR XB950N1
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony MDR XB950N1 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Extra Bass
Frequency Response 2 - 30000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950N1.
Max Input Power 50 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 111 dB -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Sony MDR XB950N1
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Sony MDR XB950N1
Controls - Volume control
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Sony MDR XB950N1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 5 m
Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Sony MDR XB950N1
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 22 hour(s)
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Sony MDR XB950N1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Sony MDR XB950N1
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Carrying pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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