Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Bowers & Wilkins PX5. 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 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 22 cm | |
| Width | - | 16 cm | |
| Depth | - | 7.01 cm | |
| Weight | 280 g | 254 g | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Blue | Space grey | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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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 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 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), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 28000 Hz | 10 - 30000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | 111 dB | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 22 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 35.6 mm | Sony MDR XB950B1 have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PX5. |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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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 | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
Audio cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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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 | Bowers & Wilkins PX5 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Headphones pouch | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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