Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 22.3 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 280 g 244 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Matte black | Limestone
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation 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 3 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 91 dB/mW Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation.
Impedance 32 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Controls Volume control Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - braided fabric - 1.25 m
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable - 25 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.25 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 19 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Power input (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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