Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
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 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
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
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950B1 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Communications Technology - NFC
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
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
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
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
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)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Included Accessories - Hard case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Other projects: