Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. ifrogz Impulse 2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and ifrogz Impulse 2. 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. ifrogz Impulse 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 ifrogz Impulse 2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 19.5 cm
Width - 21.48 cm
Depth - 8 cm
Weight 280 g 295 g Sony MDR XB950B1 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 ifrogz Impulse 2
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes ifrogz Impulse 2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than ifrogz Impulse 2.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 94 dB +/- 3dB Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than ifrogz Impulse 2.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 ifrogz Impulse 2
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 ifrogz Impulse 2
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 ifrogz Impulse 2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 ifrogz Impulse 2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 20 hour(s) ifrogz Impulse 2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) ifrogz Impulse 2 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 ifrogz Impulse 2
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 ifrogz Impulse 2
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)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 ifrogz Impulse 2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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