Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Sennheiser HD 450BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Sennheiser HD 450BT. 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 450BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 280 g 238 g Sennheiser HD 450BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Black | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser HD 450BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sennheiser HD 450BT 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 SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser HD 450BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 18 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Beamforming
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 80 - 6000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 30 hours Sennheiser HD 450BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hours Sennheiser HD 450BT recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sennheiser HD 450BT
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 Sennheiser HD 450BT
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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