Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. Philips TAH8505BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. Philips TAH8505BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Philips TAH8505BK
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
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
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950N1 Philips TAH8505BK
Controls Volume control Hold, reject call, answer call
CABLE Sony MDR XB950N1 Philips TAH8505BK
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
USB charge cable
Headphones cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950N1 Philips TAH8505BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
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
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 7 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Philips TAH8505BK
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950N1 Philips TAH8505BK
Included Accessories Carrying pouch -
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
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