Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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 XB950N1 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 290 g 285 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm
Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g
Colour Black | Green Anthracite black | Sand | Timber
Body Material - Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, lambskin
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950N1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 95 dB/mW
Impedance - 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950N1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950N1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Controls Volume control Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode
CABLE Sony MDR XB950N1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.25 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950N1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950N1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life 22 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950N1.
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950N1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 3 years
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