In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | 280 g | 283 g | Sony MDR XB950B1 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones. |
Colour | Black | Grey, brown | |
Earpad Material | - | Synthetic leather, memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | Steel | |
Recommended Use | 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 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
Foldable | - | Yes | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
Frequency Response | 3 - 28000 Hz | 10 - 30000 Hz | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 0.02% | |
Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 20 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 107 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Features | - | Voice guidance, Bluetooth aptX technology |
MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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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 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Controls | Volume control | - |
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CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950B1 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Communications Technology | - | NFC |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 1100 mAh | |
Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 47 hour(s) | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 45 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 24.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 47 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 31.5 hours |
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Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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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) |
Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Included Accessories | - | Hard case | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 |