In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Bowers & Wilkins PX7. 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 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Height | - | 22 cm | |
| Width | - | 17.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8 cm | |
| Weight | 280 g | 304 g | Sony MDR XB950B1 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Carbon | Space grey | Silver | |
| Earpad Material | - | Soft leather, memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | Carbon fibre | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 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 | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 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 PX7 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | 111 dB | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 20 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 43.6 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | CVC2 (Clear Voice Communication v2) | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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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 PX7 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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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) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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