Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Sennheiser HD 100

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Sennheiser HD 100. 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. Sennheiser HD 100 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 100
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 280 g 113 g Sennheiser HD 100 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 100
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser HD 100 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 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 18 - 18000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 100.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm 26 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 110 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 100
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 100
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 100
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.4 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.4 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 100
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 18 hour(s) -
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 100
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 100
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)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 100
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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