Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505. 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. Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 6.726 cm
Width - 14.877 cm
Depth - 17.155 cm
Weight 280 g 155 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Headband Material - Memory foam
Protection - Moisture-resistant, sweat-resistant
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 505
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
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 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 50 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505
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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505
Controls Volume control Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Micro-USB charge cable
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 18 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 200 hours 480 hours Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505
Transmission Range - 10 m
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat FIT 505
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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