Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. Skullcandy Riff

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and Skullcandy Riff. 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. Skullcandy Riff Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Skullcandy Riff
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.05 cm
Width - 15.55 cm
Depth - 7.18 cm
Weight 290 g 160 g Skullcandy Riff are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 headphones.
Colour Black | Green Crimson | White, crimson | Grey | Blue, sunset, speckle | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950N1 Skullcandy Riff
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Skullcandy Riff can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR XB950N1 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 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950N1 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Riff.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950N1 Skullcandy Riff
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950N1 Skullcandy Riff
Controls Volume control Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sony MDR XB950N1 Skullcandy Riff
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950N1 Skullcandy Riff
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 280 mAh
Battery Life 22 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony MDR XB950N1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Riff.
Charging Time 7 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Skullcandy Riff
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950N1 Skullcandy Riff
Included Accessories Carrying pouch USB charging cable (120cm)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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