Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Sennheiser PXC 550-II. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 17.4 cm | |
| Width | - | 13.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 6.3 cm | |
| Weight | 280 g | 227 g | Sennheiser PXC 550-II 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 PXC 550-II |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Sennheiser PXC 550-II can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II 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 PXC 550-II are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 28000 Hz | 17 - 23000 Hz | Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.5% | |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | 110 dB | Sennheiser PXC 550-II have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 490 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 32 mm | Sony MDR XB950B1 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II. |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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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 | 50 - 10000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550-II offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Sensitivity | - | -34 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Controls | Volume control | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB charge cable Audio cable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium | |
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| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 550-II lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sennheiser PXC 550-II recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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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) USB (micro-USB) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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