Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Beats Solo Pro. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | - | 17.9 cm | |
Weight | 280 g | 267 g | Beats Solo Pro are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones. |
Colour | Black | Grey | Light blue | Dark blue | Red | Black | Ivory | |
Body Material | - | Brushed metal | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Beats Solo Pro can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 | Sony MDR XB950B1 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Solo Pro. |
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 | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Beats Solo Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Pure Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
Frequency Response | 3 - 28000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
Features | - | Fast Fuel technology, Apple H1 chip |
MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Beats Solo Pro |
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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 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Controls | Volume control | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
Lightning to USB cable - detachable | |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
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Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 40 hour(s) | Beats Solo Pro lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 40 hours |
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Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | - | |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Beats Solo Pro |
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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 | Beats Solo Pro |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, Lightning to USB cable | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 |