Jabra HALO2 vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jabra HALO2 vs. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra HALO2 Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headset - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
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
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, next/previous track, redial Volume control
CABLE Jabra HALO2 Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable 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 Jabra HALO2 Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Jabra HALO2 Sony MDR XB950B1
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)
OTHERS Jabra HALO2 Sony MDR XB950B1
Included Accessories AC power adaptor, USB charging cable -
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Compliant Standards WEEE -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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