Side by side comparison and review of Jabra HALO2 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jabra HALO2 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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Product Type | Headset - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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Height | 19 cm | - | |
Width | 13.6 cm | - | |
Depth | 4.5 cm | - | |
Weight | 80 g | 280 g | Jabra HALO2 are lighter than Jabra HALO2 headphones. |
Colour | Black | White | Black | |
Body Material | Polycarbonate, TPE, PC/ABS, polybutylene terephthalate, Polyoxymethylene (POM), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) | - | |
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 | Jabra HALO2 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Jabra HALO2 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Sony MDR XB950B1 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra HALO2. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP) | 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 | - | Jabra HALO2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Noise Blackout | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Power Bass, virtual surround sound | Extra Bass | |
Frequency Response | - | 3 - 28000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | 105 dB/mW | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 32 mm | 40 mm | Sony MDR XB950B1 have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra HALO2. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Jabra HALO2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
MICROPHONE | Jabra HALO2 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Electret condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Omni-directional | |
Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz | |
Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
Sensitivity | 14 dB SLR | - | |
Microphones Included | 2 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra HALO2 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, next/previous track, redial | Volume control |
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CABLE | Jabra HALO2 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra HALO2 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 18 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB950B1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra HALO2. |
Standby Time | 312 hours | 200 hours | Jabra HALO2 have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
Power Device | Power adapter - external | - | |
Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) | - | |
Charging Time | 2 hours | 4 hour(s) | Jabra HALO2 recharge faster than Jabra HALO2. |
Included Qty | 1 | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Jabra HALO2 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz |
CONNECTIONS | Jabra HALO2 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) | USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Jabra HALO2 | Sony MDR XB950B1 |
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Included Accessories | AC power adaptor, USB charging cable | - | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | |
Compliant Standards | WEEE | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |