Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. V7 HA520-2EP

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and V7 HA520-2EP. 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. V7 HA520-2EP Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 V7 HA520-2EP
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 18.8 cm
Width - 6.8 cm
Depth - 14.8 cm
Weight 280 g 163.5 g V7 HA520-2EP are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 V7 HA520-2EP
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
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 V7 HA520-2EP.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 110 dB V7 HA520-2EP have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 V7 HA520-2EP
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 V7 HA520-2EP
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 V7 HA520-2EP
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.8 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 V7 HA520-2EP
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 18 hour(s) -
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 V7 HA520-2EP
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 V7 HA520-2EP
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)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 V7 HA520-2EP
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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