Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. Bowers & Wilkins PX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and Bowers & Wilkins PX. 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. Bowers & Wilkins PX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 290 g 335 g Sony MDR XB950N1 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones.
Colour Black | Green Space grey | Soft gold
Earpad Material - Soft leather, memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950N1 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Bowers & Wilkins PX 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), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950N1 offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity - 111 dB
Impedance - 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950N1 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950N1 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Controls Volume control Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR XB950N1 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950N1 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 850 mAh
Battery Life 22 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Bowers & Wilkins PX lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / cable connection): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 29 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 22 hours
Charging Time 7 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950N1 Bowers & Wilkins PX
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Protective pouch, USB charging cable (120cm)
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