Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer. 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. beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 290 g 283 g beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones.
Colour Black | Green Grey, brown
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950N1 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950N1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.02%
Impedance - 20 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 107 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - Voice guidance, Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950N1 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950N1 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950N1 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950N1 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Communications Technology - NFC
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950N1 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 1100 mAh
Battery Life 22 hour(s) 47 hour(s) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 45 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 24.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 47 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 31.5 hours
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 3 hour(s) beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950N1.
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950N1 beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Hard case
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
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