Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) 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

Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) vs. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series HD 2.0 -
Weight - 280 g
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) 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 18 - 22000 Hz 3 - 28000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0).
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 120 dB 105 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Impedance 22 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony MDR XB950B1
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony MDR XB950B1
Controls - Volume control
CABLE Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 18 hour(s)
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony MDR XB950B1
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) 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 Sennheiser HD 2.30i (HD 2.0) Sony MDR XB950B1
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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