In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Series | - | 500 Series | |
Weight | 280 g | - | |
Colour | Black | Teal | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
Protection | - | Moisture-resistant, sweat-resistant | |
Design | - | Sports | |
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 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
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 | - | |
Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 |
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Controls | Volume control | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 18 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 |
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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 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 500 |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - |
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