Skullcandy Cassette vs. Sony MDR XB950B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Skullcandy Cassette and Sony MDR XB950B1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Skullcandy Cassette vs. Sony MDR XB950B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR XB950B1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 147 g 280 g Skullcandy Cassette are lighter than Skullcandy Cassette headphones.
Colour Cobalt blue | Black | Athletic purple | Green | Athletic white Black
Headband Material Metal -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR XB950B1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Skullcandy Cassette can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Skullcandy Cassette have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB950B1.
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 20 - 20000 Hz 3 - 28000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Cassette.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 106 dB 105 dB/mW Skullcandy Cassette have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Impedance 30 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 126 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR XB950B1
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR XB950B1
Type Remote control -
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Volume control
CABLE Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR XB950B1
Cable Type Audio cable Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR XB950B1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 22 hour(s) 18 hour(s) Skullcandy Cassette lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Skullcandy Cassette recharge faster than Skullcandy Cassette.
WIRELESS LINK Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR XB950B1
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR XB950B1
Connector Type Headphones USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Skullcandy Cassette Sony MDR XB950B1
Included Accessories Travel bag -
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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