Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and Sony WH-XB900N. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 280 g | 254 g | Sony WH-XB900N 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-XB900N |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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-XB900N 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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-XB900N are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 28000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | 101 dB/mW | Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 50 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | PET - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 50 - 8000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Sensors | - | Touch sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 35 hour(s) | Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | 300 hours | Sony WH-XB900N have longer standby time than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB950B1 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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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) |
USB (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950B1 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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