Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Beats Solo Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Beats Solo Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Beats Solo Pro
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Beats Solo Pro
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Beats Solo Pro
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Lightning to USB cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950B1 Beats Solo Pro
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Beats Solo Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
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
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Beats Solo Pro
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Beats Solo Pro
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
Included Accessories - Carrying case, Lightning to USB cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
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