Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. JBL LIVE 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and JBL LIVE 460NC. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. JBL LIVE 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 460NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 290 g 210 g JBL LIVE 460NC are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones.
Colour Black | Green Black | Blue | Rose | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 460NC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
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 Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950N1 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 460NC.
Sensitivity - 96 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 460NC
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Sensitivity - -30 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 460NC
Controls Volume control Voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 460NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 460NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 460NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life 22 hour(s) 50 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 460NC recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950N1.
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 460NC
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950N1 JBL LIVE 460NC
Included Accessories Carrying pouch USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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