Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd 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 H9 3rd Generation |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 20 cm | |
| Width | - | 19.7 cm | |
| Depth | - | 5.2 cm | |
| Weight | 280 g | 285 g | Sony MDR XB950B1 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Chestnut | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, aluminium | |
| 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 H9 3rd Generation |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd 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 | SBC, AAC, apt-X LL | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 28000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | 93 dB | Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 24 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1110 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 33 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd 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 stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - |
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