In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and Philips TAH8505BK. 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 | Philips TAH8505BK |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired | |
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Weight | 290 g | 278 g | Philips TAH8505BK are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones. |
Colour | Black | Green | Black | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Philips TAH8505BK |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Philips TAH8505BK can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Effects | Extra Bass | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 7 - 40000 Hz | Philips TAH8505BK offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950N1. |
Max Input Power | - | 30 mW | |
Sensitivity | - | 90 dB | |
Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | PET - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Philips TAH8505BK |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Microphone Features | - | Echo-cancelling |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Philips TAH8505BK |
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Controls | Volume control | Hold, reject call, answer call |
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CABLE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Philips TAH8505BK |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m USB cable |
USB charge cable Headphones cable |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Philips TAH8505BK |
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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) | Philips TAH8505BK lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
Charging Time | 7 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Philips TAH8505BK |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB (power only) (micro-USB) Headphones |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Philips TAH8505BK |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch | - | |
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Compliant Standards | - | RoHS, EN 50581:2012, EN 62479:2010, EN 55035:2017, EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017, EN 50663:2017, EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2, EN 55032:2015/A11:2020 |