Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. JVC HA XP50BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and JVC HA XP50BT. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. JVC HA XP50BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA XP50BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 280 g 214 g JVC HA XP50BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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 JVC HA XP50BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JVC HA XP50BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC, AAC, aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass Bass Boost
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 6 - 23000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA XP50BT.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Extreme Bass Ports
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA XP50BT
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 JVC HA XP50BT
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA XP50BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB power cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA XP50BT
Communications Technology - NFC
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA XP50BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 40 hour(s) JVC HA XP50BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) JVC HA XP50BT recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA XP50BT
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA XP50BT
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 JVC HA XP50BT
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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