Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. Sennheiser HD 458BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and Sennheiser HD 458BT. 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. Sennheiser HD 458BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Sennheiser HD 458BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 290 g 238 g Sennheiser HD 458BT are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones.
Colour Black | Green Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950N1 Sennheiser HD 458BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser HD 458BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
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, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 18 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 458BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950N1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Features - Voice control
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950N1 Sennheiser HD 458BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Frequency Response - 80 - 6000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950N1 Sennheiser HD 458BT
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950N1 Sennheiser HD 458BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950N1 Sennheiser HD 458BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 22 hour(s) 30 hours Sennheiser HD 458BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950N1.
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 2 hours Sennheiser HD 458BT recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950N1.
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Sennheiser HD 458BT
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB950N1 Sennheiser HD 458BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying case
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