Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. harman/kardon FLY ANC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and harman/kardon FLY ANC. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. harman/kardon FLY ANC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 harman/kardon FLY ANC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 280 g 281 g Sony MDR XB950B1 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 harman/kardon FLY ANC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 harman/kardon FLY ANC 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes harman/kardon FLY ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 16 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than harman/kardon FLY ANC.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 100 dB/mW Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than harman/kardon FLY ANC.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 harman/kardon FLY ANC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -21 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 harman/kardon FLY ANC
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 harman/kardon FLY ANC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950B1 harman/kardon FLY ANC
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 harman/kardon FLY ANC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 30 hour(s) harman/kardon FLY ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 harman/kardon FLY ANC
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 harman/kardon FLY ANC
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 harman/kardon FLY ANC
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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