Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Sony WH-XB700. 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-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 280 g 196 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue
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-XB700
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB700 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB700.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB700.
Impedance 32 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-XB700
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 Sony WH-XB700
Controls Volume control Volume
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Standby Time 200 hours 300 hours Sony WH-XB700 have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 4 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-XB700
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Sony WH-XB700
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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