Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT. 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

Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 280 g 193 g Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Charcoal grey
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT 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 SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Max Input Power - 1500 mW
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 99 dB/mW Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Controls Volume control Volume
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 70 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 4 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Connector Type 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 Sony MDR XB950B1 Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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