Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Philips SHB3165WT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Philips SHB3165WT. 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. Philips SHB3165WT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips SHB3165WT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height - 16 cm
Width - 15.5 cm
Depth - 7 cm
Weight 280 g 146 g Philips SHB3165WT are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black White
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 15 m Philips SHB3165WT have a greater operating distance than Sony MDR XB950B1.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips SHB3165WT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips SHB3165WT 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) 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 Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHB3165WT.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 106 dB Philips SHB3165WT have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm Sony MDR XB950B1 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165WT.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips SHB3165WT
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips SHB3165WT
Controls Volume control Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips SHB3165WT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB charge cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips SHB3165WT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 11 hour(s) Sony MDR XB950B1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165WT.
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 SHB3165WT
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips SHB3165WT
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Philips SHB3165WT
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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