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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume control | Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode |
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CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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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 |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.25 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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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 |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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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) |
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) Power input (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
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Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |