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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume control | Volume |
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CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm | |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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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 |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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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 |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
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Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |