In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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| Weight | 290 g | 242 g | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Green | Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 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) | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony MDR XB950N1 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Super Bass Control (SBC) | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 5 - 40000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950N1. |
| Sensitivity | - | 100 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 39 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 45 mm | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB950N1. |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 4000 Hz | |
| Audio Input Details | - | Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -44 dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT |
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| Controls | Volume control | - |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m USB cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable - 1 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 22 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1. |
| Standby Time | - | 1000 hours | |
| Charging Time | 7 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950N1. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT |
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| Transmission Range | - | 10 m | |
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| Modulation Type | - | FHSS | |
| Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.402 - 2.480GHz |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch | - |
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