Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Philips Performance TAPH805BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Philips Performance TAPH805BK. 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. Philips Performance TAPH805BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips Performance TAPH805BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 280 g 278 g Philips Performance TAPH805BK are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black 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.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips Performance TAPH805BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Philips Performance TAPH805BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips Performance TAPH805BK 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips Performance TAPH805BK are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips Performance TAPH805BK offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 90 dB Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Philips Performance TAPH805BK.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips Performance TAPH805BK
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 Philips Performance TAPH805BK
Controls Volume control Volume control, reject call, forward call
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips Performance TAPH805BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable
USB power cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips Performance TAPH805BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Philips Performance TAPH805BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk: up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips Performance TAPH805BK
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips Performance TAPH805BK
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Bluetooth
Headphones
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips Performance TAPH805BK
Included Accessories - Airplane adapter, travel case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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