Pioneer SE MS5T vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pioneer SE MS5T 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

Pioneer SE MS5T vs. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Pioneer SE MS5T Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 290 g 280 g Sony MDR XB950B1 are lighter than Pioneer SE MS5T headphones.
Colour Black | Silver | Red | Brown Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Pioneer SE MS5T Sony MDR XB950B1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
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 9 - 40000 Hz 3 - 28000 Hz Pioneer SE MS5T offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Max Input Power 1000 mW -
Sensitivity 105 dB 105 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Pioneer SE MS5T 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 Pioneer SE MS5T Sony MDR XB950B1
Controls Answer/end Volume control
CABLE Pioneer SE MS5T Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Headphones cable - single-sided - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Pioneer SE MS5T Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 18 hour(s)
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Pioneer SE MS5T Sony MDR XB950B1
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Pioneer SE MS5T Sony MDR XB950B1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 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 Pioneer SE MS5T Sony MDR XB950B1
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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