Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Sony WH-CH510

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Sony WH-CH510. 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. Sony WH-CH510 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-CH510
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 280 g 132 g Sony WH-CH510 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue | White
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 Sony WH-CH510
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WH-CH510 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH510.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Sony MDR XB950B1 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH510.
Magnet Material - Ferrite
Features - Voice guidance
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-CH510
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-CH510
Controls Volume control Volume
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-CH510
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-CH510
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-CH510
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-CH510 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 30 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 200 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 4.5 hour(s) Sony MDR XB950B1 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-CH510
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-CH510
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-CH510
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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